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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light...
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light didn't reach. That's my excuse anyway! It looks quite pretty twinkling away in the dark.
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light didn't reach. That's my excuse anyway! It looks quite...
Well, I've finally given in this year and bought two strings of white fairy lights for the garden, mainly because we have a 'dark' patch on our fairly long drive which the garage sensor light...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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190,387
lizzie27
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Whaaattt?
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a...
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a throwback to the original purpose, and they are obviously unreliable for the supposedly non cruel version of...
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a throwback to the original purpose, and they are obviously...
Precisely, If the dogs were under proper control, there is no way they should be in anyone’s garden, unless the trail layer had trespassed. They don’t need the dogs at all, that’s just a...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 288 289 290
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4,346
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164,290
Ergates
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Today's flowers (Cont)
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Wonderful to have desert cacti flowering at this time of year, and on such small plants too, congratulations
Fof, Dec 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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1
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102
Michael Hewett
Dec 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Around the World in 80 Gardens
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
Juliasaurus, Jan 27, 2008, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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1,297
GreenFingeredPete
Dec 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.
I got these from a rubbish bin a few years ago, just put them in a shady spot over the summer and they come back like this in winter.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Other Plants ... 5 6 7
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10,791
pete
Dec 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Books: Thursday murder club (R Osman)
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power to do something about it before it is too late. ...
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at all. It needs to be read by those with the power...
Have finished "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" about superintelligent AI. Possibly the most enlightening and unforgettable book I have read all yr. Of course, me reading it doesn't help at...
Selleri, Apr 13, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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ViewAhead
Dec 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
I like the scent of the Sarcococca - not many flower scents I dislike. Some people do tend to lose their sense of smell ( and taste) as they get older.
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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452
Philippa
Dec 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Help needed with Buxus Plants!
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Good idea. I only realised after I removed mine that it had been propping up the neighbour's fence, which promptly fell down.
Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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268
Escarpment
Dec 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Latest hobby.
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I...
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I move the fabric around a lot when I'm cutting, so I can get to all the parts of the pattern piece....
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I move the fabric around a lot when I'm cutting, so I...
The projector option doesn't appeal to me much. First, there's the whole setup issue and having to attach it to the ceiling - in the living room, which is where I do my cutting out. Secondly, I...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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2,082
Escarpment
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
And no builders bum's
And no builders bum's
And no builders bum's
And no builders bum's
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 9 10 11
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7,319
Jiffy
Dec 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.
This magnificent critter shows up very infrequently, she must have a large territory to cover. I just wish she would put a dent in the gray squirrel population.

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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27,965
hydrogardener
Dec 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since modified the fox file as we were struggling to...
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create the 3D files, just downloaded them, but I've since...
20th December 2025The cookie cutters got a test on Saturday. The hedgehog cutter needed the detail pieces reducing in depth, as they were cutting too far through the shortbread. I didn't create...
ArmyAirForce, Aug 26, 2024, Members Gallery ... 37 38 39
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37,234
ArmyAirForce
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)
Still a few fungi around, a nice Magpie Inkcap and a type of maze gill ( not sure which type)

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 33 34 35
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524
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44,616
Scroggin
Dec 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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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11
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330
shiney
Dec 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What fruit tree do i want for christmas
I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag...
I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag , just considering now do i put it with other apple trees or ither side of garden beside the rown...
I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag , just considering now do i put it with other...
I got my parents a little miss figgy fig tree last year so if it grows well i will take a cutting , i got my medlar tree yesterday took nearly 2 weeks to arrive bare root sealed in a big green bag...
Bear, Dec 1, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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15
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618
Bear
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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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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10
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271
JennyJB
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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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35
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1,243
Alisa
Dec 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
My first wreath
My first wreath
My first wreath
My first wreath

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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19
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824
Penny_Forthem
Dec 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
My last bloom, probably for the year ...
My last bloom, probably for the year ...
My last bloom, probably for the year ...
My last bloom, probably for the year ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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212
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31,454
Victoria
Dec 18, 2025 at 6:21 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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3
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213
TheMadHedger
Dec 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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