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Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
I have had badgers scratching the bark of my spruce trees, but the bark on these is fairly thick and fibrous, so it just looks like hair coming off the tree trunk. Could also been cats, but cats...
I have had badgers scratching the bark of my spruce trees, but the bark on these is fairly thick and fibrous, so it just looks like hair coming off the tree trunk. Could also been cats, but cats have never been that fond of my garden.
I have had badgers scratching the bark of my spruce trees, but the bark on these is fairly thick and fibrous, so it just looks like hair coming off the tree trunk. Could also been cats, but cats have never been that fond of my garden.
I have had badgers scratching the bark of my spruce trees, but the bark on these is fairly thick and fibrous, so it just looks like hair coming off the tree trunk. Could also been cats, but cats...
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM, Trees
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NigelJ
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the...
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the huge restocking cages all over the place.I've done well this year; I remembered how awful the music...
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the huge restocking cages all over the place.I've...
I made my last visit to a supermarket yesterday, just stocking up on the essentials so that I don't have to go near one again until all the silliness is over. I found my biggest obstacle was the...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 410 411 412
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257,442
Escarpment
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
My dad can never resist the temptation to etch a date in any concrete we've laid.
My dad can never resist the temptation to etch a date in any concrete we've laid.
My dad can never resist the temptation to etch a date in any concrete we've laid.
My dad can never resist the temptation to etch a date in any concrete we've laid.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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7,498
Thevictorian
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Whaaattt?
I don't think it's class envy. My mother grew up in the country and she mucked out the horses for the local hunt as it was the only way she got to ride horses. She never took part in the hunt...
I don't think it's class envy. My mother grew up in the country and she mucked out the horses for the local hunt as it was the only way she got to ride horses. She never took part in the hunt because she didn't like it. It was an ingrained tradition by the upper classes and the lower class were...
I don't think it's class envy. My mother grew up in the country and she mucked out the horses for the local hunt as it was the only way she got to ride horses. She never took part in the hunt because she didn't like it. It was an ingrained...
I don't think it's class envy. My mother grew up in the country and she mucked out the horses for the local hunt as it was the only way she got to ride horses. She never took part in the hunt...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 289 290 291
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164,828
Thevictorian
Dec 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some of the pots of plants on the patio and in the...
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160 bulbs.We continued clearing willow leaves from some...
We got some planting of bulbs done in the area where we had a tree come down with the Clematis montana on it. Mrs Shiney did the planting whilst I did the digging. I think she planted 160...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 268 269 270
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shiney
Dec 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Slow pages
I'm getting faster as well with page's, Thank you FC and team for the work you do
I'm getting faster as well with page's, Thank you FC and team for the work you do
I'm getting faster as well with page's, Thank you FC and team for the work you do
I'm getting faster as well with page's, Thank you FC and team for the work you do
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2 3
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Jiffy
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
A green woodpecker out in the orchard again today. This is the first time we have one/two staying for so long. Beautiful bird.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 48 49 50
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On the Levels
Dec 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
Repeat of yesterday - damp, dull, dreary. Max 9c. Xmas Day looks promising!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 537 538 539
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Bluejayway
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
Oliver has lovely blue eyes.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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22,061
cactus_girl
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
Heard about the joke of the Trump fleet? The biggus dickus fleet in the whole world? It has to be a joke?
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 109 110 111
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90,575
Tidemark
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember...
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember which of the big brands we managed to work out had made it, but it is possibly Siemens. We have Bosch...
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember which of the big brands we managed to work out had...
Our first dishwasher (50 years ago) was an indesit, very cheap but faultless, it could clean anything you threw at it. Our current one is an IKEA own brand, but made in Germany, can’t remember...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 404 405 406
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283,892
Ergates
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Squash/gourd id help please!
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Courgettes and some pumpkins are all cucumis Pepo, and the ornamental ones tend to also be Pepos, so they cross easily.
Cornsquashandy, Dec 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM, Identification Area ... 2
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267
Adam I
Dec 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Latest hobby.
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a friend's daughter who is learning to sew.I use Pound...
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a...
Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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54
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2,139
Escarpment
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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390
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31,304
Tidemark
Dec 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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22,766
Logan
Dec 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Electric cars.
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
There’s also a mild hybrid or MHEV, just to simplify matters .What is a mild hybrid car (MHEV)? | Carwow
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 176 177 178
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2,660
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188,251
Plantminded
Dec 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Rose Gauntlet
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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4
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104
Meomye
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
what to put on lawn now in December
Thanks - all excellent advice. Builders' tramp slightly difficult to control however! I'll take the rough with the smooth and wait till spring then for its beauty treatment!
Thanks - all excellent advice. Builders' tramp slightly difficult to control however! I'll take the rough with the smooth and wait till spring then for its beauty treatment!
Thanks - all excellent advice. Builders' tramp slightly difficult to control however! I'll take the rough with the smooth and wait till spring then for its beauty treatment!
Thanks - all excellent advice. Builders' tramp slightly difficult to control however! I'll take the rough with the smooth and wait till spring then for its beauty treatment!
adamadamant, Dec 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM, Lawns
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3
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64
adamadamant
Dec 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Onion growing 2026
I've got some walla walla seeds this year, has anyone tried them in the past?
I've got some walla walla seeds this year, has anyone tried them in the past?
I've got some walla walla seeds this year, has anyone tried them in the past?
I've got some walla walla seeds this year, has anyone tried them in the past?
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening
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6
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270
pete
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.
Yes just a couple of plants so far. But these usually get eaten by the molluscs.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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40
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1,862
LunarSea
Dec 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM

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