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Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
Well put, @pete . Totally agree.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 285 286 287
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Selleri
Dec 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.
A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.
A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.
A recently arrived Mandarin duck in Poole Park, I am not sure if it is one of the two males that were here last winter, I hope it will stay a while.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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strongylodon
Dec 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I overheard in our pharmacy yesterday that they had run out of flu jabs. Glad I had mine done about a month ago.Also had a pneumonia jab the other day. I wasn't expecting it, but the nurse at...
I overheard in our pharmacy yesterday that they had run out of flu jabs. Glad I had mine done about a month ago.Also had a pneumonia jab the other day. I wasn't expecting it, but the nurse at our surgery suddenly asked if I wanted one. When I got home I went out and raked the whole lawn. For...
I overheard in our pharmacy yesterday that they had run out of flu jabs. Glad I had mine done about a month ago.Also had a pneumonia jab the other day. I wasn't expecting it, but the nurse at our surgery suddenly asked if I wanted one. When I...
I overheard in our pharmacy yesterday that they had run out of flu jabs. Glad I had mine done about a month ago.Also had a pneumonia jab the other day. I wasn't expecting it, but the nurse at...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 407 408 409
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cactus_girl
Dec 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be...
It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be well above freezing. A regular roller coaster of temps. For now, it is a bonus. I'm keeping my...
It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be well above freezing. A regular roller coaster of...
It is nasty because of the high winds and higher gusting. I had to do a little shop earlier and it was quite bitter. The weird thing is that they are saying that come Christmas day, it will be...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 532 533 534
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CanadianLori
Dec 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Dec 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from...
Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from my schoolfriend and bridesmaid, who I was afraid might have passed away, because I knew she'd been...
Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from my schoolfriend and bridesmaid, who I was afraid...
Thank you for your kind thoughts! OH and I are wandering round the house coughing in turn... but beginning to feel a bit better. And I was cheered immensely by a Christmas email I received from...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 400 401 402
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Liriodendron
Dec 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Tomato Growing 2025
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.

JWK, Dec 31, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 46 47 48
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eatenbyweasels
Dec 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Latest hobby.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Logan
Dec 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved in - I had a gardener to reduce those to bare...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
BB3, Dec 10, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Alisa
Dec 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Potato growing 2026
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
burnie, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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waterbut
Dec 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48
Rosa "Lolabelle" Arum pictum the silver veins become more prominent as spring approaches.Vesta foetidaArum italicumHydrangea daimingshanensis Guiz 48

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Allotment Boy
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Drain cover decoration.
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky

madpenguin, Dec 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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shiney
Dec 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Today's flower
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings...
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings all.Fof
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings all.Fof
Still flowers are appearing. Today I have Turbinicarpus viereckiiWhile I await Turbinicarpus flaviflorusand Turbinicarpus horripilusWinter gets brighter at times. Seasons greetings...

Fof, Dec 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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Fof
Dec 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Giving plants as xmas presents
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
MrHappyDays, Dec 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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JennyJB
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
If it's Christmas then spring cannot be far away and happy gardening everybody.
wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery
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NigelJ
Dec 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
Pulled the fridge out, cleaned the drip tray over the compressor and the floor, wiped the top and sides of the fridge. Then repeat with the freezer.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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NigelJ
Dec 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along with a flask of coffee.
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting the bus stuck and eating my turkey sandwich along...
I was driving a buses at the time when we had a very bad winter, ice & snow and very few roads gritted. The worst part for me was driving my Fiesta getting to the bus dept. I can remember getting...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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john558
Dec 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Oops - typo - it may apply to my jeans after Christmas though!
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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Baalmaiden
Dec 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 17 18 19
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Scroggin
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM

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