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New Tree for the Garden
Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do...
Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do think I need to decide whether I have the patience to do what, considering a good result is not...
Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do think I need to decide whether I have the patience...
Thanks @Plantminded That's my understanding as well, and the reason I went for it. I don't want it to look like topiary, but if it can take that, I figured it can take aggressive pruning.I do...

Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2 3
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CostasK
Dec 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the 80s. Visiting a supermarket to buy milk, eggs and...
Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the...
Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 409 410 411
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Selleri
Dec 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Squash/gourd id help please!
The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
The neighbours would vomit for several days solid and then be too polite to tell you so. "Oh they were lovely".
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area
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Escarpment
Dec 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 535 536 537
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pete
Dec 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 108 109 110
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Ergates
Dec 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Whaaattt?
Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day...
Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day after that. Then there is chicken pot pie from scraps left over that might be in 4 days, or might...
Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day after that. Then there is chicken pot pie from...
Chicken. I always buy a whole one. First I roast it, and stuff it with day old bread, celery, onion, one egg, spices. We have dinner with it. Next day, plenty left for sandwiches, or day...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 287 288 289
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redstar
Dec 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Squash/gourd id help please!
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could it be an inedible gourd? Any suggestions gratefully...
Hi everyone Here’s a pic of a squash/gourd that someone gave me the seedling for last summer. The skin is very hard so peeling it is very difficult; not like a pumpkin or butternut squash. Could...
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM, Identification Area
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Cornsquashandy
Dec 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I...
I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I see other clumps coming up. I also cautiously lifted a small paving slab by a path I relaid after...
I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I see other clumps coming up. I also cautiously...
I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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lizzie27
Dec 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Songbird
Dec 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Thank you We leave tomorrow for DIL. I hope the traffic isn't too awful.We've just come back from the Carol Service, about 100 people there. We were served mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Thank you We leave tomorrow for DIL. I hope the traffic isn't too awful.We've just come back from the Carol Service, about 100 people there. We were served mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Thank you We leave tomorrow for DIL. I hope the traffic isn't too awful.We've just come back from the Carol Service, about 100 people there. We were served mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Thank you We leave tomorrow for DIL. I hope the traffic isn't too awful.We've just come back from the Carol Service, about 100 people there. We were served mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 402 403 404
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders...
Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders and get on with feeding. So lovely to see so many all at once....and they came back many times.
Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders and get on with feeding. So lovely to see so many...
Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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On the Levels
Dec 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Slow pages
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a reply! No problem with any other site. The same...
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning as it was taking so long to open the box to post a...
I've had problems with slow page refresh and also having to 'Post Reply' several times before it's accepted. It's been like that for a few days. I actually gave up waiting earlier this morning...
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2
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KT53
Dec 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights
Fireside Lights

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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Friendly
Dec 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!

wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery ... 2
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ViewAhead
Dec 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Thank you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS ! to you all
Spruce, Dec 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Michael Hewett
Dec 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.
shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Logan
Dec 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my thoughts. Maybe I should be on the panel next year. I...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. Interestingly, for once, the judges agreed with my...
I only watched bits of a couple of earlier shows, but watched the whole of the final. I thought all couples performed well although parts a couple of the actual routines weren't great. ...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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KT53
Dec 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Potato growing 2026
I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running
burnie, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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JWK
Dec 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking...
You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking an interest in real life in a genuine way.George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless
You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking an interest in real life in a genuine way.George...
You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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Tidemark
Dec 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Currently Listening To 2025
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 5 6 7
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NigelJ
Dec 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM

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