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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that;...
    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that; so long as men led by madder, older men have the buttons and levers to control these conflicts.
    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that; so long as men led by madder, older men have the...
    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that;...
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  4. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Good luck today @Michael Hewett :)
    Good luck today @Michael Hewett :)
    Good luck today @Michael Hewett :)
    Good luck today @Michael Hewett :)
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  6. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    I was thinking the opposite to be honest, but then I use a fair amount of wood chippings which toadstools always seem to grow in.
    I was thinking the opposite to be honest, but then I use a fair amount of wood chippings which toadstools always seem to grow in.
    I was thinking the opposite to be honest, but then I use a fair amount of wood chippings which toadstools always seem to grow in.
    I was thinking the opposite to be honest, but then I use a fair amount of wood chippings which toadstools always seem to grow in.
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  7. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Ah, but I really would not complain as we desperately need it in Winter. My goodness, that project boggles my mind! :rolleyespink: At my age, I fill my mind with less complicated ideas. :thud:
    Ah, but I really would not complain as we desperately need it in Winter. My goodness, that project boggles my mind! :rolleyespink: At my age, I fill my mind with less complicated ideas. :thud:
    Ah, but I really would not complain as we desperately need it in Winter. My goodness, that project boggles my mind! :rolleyespink: At my age, I fill my mind with less complicated ideas. :thud:
    Ah, but I really would not complain as we desperately need it in Winter. My goodness, that project boggles my mind! :rolleyespink: At my age, I fill my mind with less complicated ideas. :thud:
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  8. JWK
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  9. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
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  10. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly...
    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly won't be too taxing. Actually the first thing I had to do this morning was reshuffle the interior of...
    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly won't be too taxing. Actually the first thing I had...
    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly...
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  11. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit has other than to block light and rain. Mixed plants that climb and trail so as to cover the bottom...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit has other than to block light and rain. Mixed...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit...
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  12. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't arrive til about the middle of January. I had a nice...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
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  13. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    With the flow
    With the flow
    With the flow
    With the flow
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  14. hi2u_uk
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  15. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
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  16. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
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  17. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
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  19. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
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  20. Esoxlucius

    Feeding houseplants in winter.

    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed all year round. And mist some too.I have a...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
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