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Electric cars.
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance...
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance product as much as the panels.Plug-in solar is popular in other countries - you don't need anyone...
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance product as much as the panels.Plug-in solar is...
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 178 179 180
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Escarpment
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Tips and tricks for everyday life
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Selleri, Dec 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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Philippa
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 544 545 546
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Victoria
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot...
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot of pain. Scans lined up for midweek, so we won’t be seeing them and grandsons after all. Will...
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot of pain. Scans lined up for midweek, so we won’t...
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 410 411 412
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Ergates
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Whaaattt?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 295 296 297
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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Logan
Dec 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
Do you think that's AI generated too? If you go to their channel it plays awful pan pipe music at you, before you even start playing a video!
Do you think that's AI generated too? If you go to their channel it plays awful pan pipe music at you, before you even start playing a video!
Do you think that's AI generated too? If you go to their channel it plays awful pan pipe music at you, before you even start playing a video!
Do you think that's AI generated too? If you go to their channel it plays awful pan pipe music at you, before you even start playing a video!
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Escarpment
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Chillies 2026
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...

CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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shiney
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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Michael Hewett
Dec 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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CarolineL
Dec 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Fugitive pickled walnuts.
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having to drink lots of cold beer to sooth it.
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having...
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
BB3, Dec 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
How to save this cactus please
Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case....
Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case. Root mealybugs and such.It might be worth taking it out from the pot again and inspect the roots...
Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case. Root mealybugs and such.It might be worth taking...
Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case....
OrangeHeart, Dec 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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Selleri
Dec 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Lilac/Syringa - types of
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely...
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely original flower is lost. I also read somewhere that double flowers are harder for bees to navigate,...
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely original flower is lost. I also read somewhere that...
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely...
plantgirl, Dec 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM, Other Plants
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plantgirl
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
New England Aster Seed
I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
OrangeHeart, Dec 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM, Gardening Discussions
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OrangeHeart
Dec 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted by a flock of Canada Geese. White Front refers to...
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted...
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 49 50 51
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strongylodon
Dec 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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waterbut
Dec 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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strongylodon
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wisteria - Any ideas what this is?
I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend grew well too then she also moved house but she...
I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend...
I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
SomersetChap, Dec 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM, Identification Area
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Right thanks.
Right thanks.
Right thanks.
Right thanks.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025, Edible Gardening
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pete
Dec 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM

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