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  1. hailbopp

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

    I noticed one at the bottom of someone's garden yesterday, roof hanging off, ready for the bin. I wonder if they got that one as a present too?
    I noticed one at the bottom of someone's garden yesterday, roof hanging off, ready for the bin. I wonder if they got that one as a present too?
    I noticed one at the bottom of someone's garden yesterday, roof hanging off, ready for the bin. I wonder if they got that one as a present too?
    I noticed one at the bottom of someone's garden yesterday, roof hanging off, ready for the bin. I wonder if they got that one as a present too?
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  2. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
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  3. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    That’s it :) Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation :dbgrtmb:
    That’s it :) Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation :dbgrtmb:
    That’s it :) Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation :dbgrtmb:
    That’s it :) Agatha Christie BBC dramatisation :dbgrtmb:
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  4. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new and they have altered the design. The first version...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    :doh: So much for the sunny afternoon .... now it is drizzling again ...
    :doh: So much for the sunny afternoon .... now it is drizzling again ...
    :doh: So much for the sunny afternoon .... now it is drizzling again ...
    :doh: So much for the sunny afternoon .... now it is drizzling again ...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Seems to be electrically dead. Digital screen completely blank. Have checked mains fuse had not tripped, switched it off at the wall, then on again, then pressed reset. Still dead! :sad:
    Seems to be electrically dead. Digital screen completely blank. Have checked mains fuse had not tripped, switched it off at the wall, then on again, then pressed reset. Still dead! :sad:
    Seems to be electrically dead. Digital screen completely blank. Have checked mains fuse had not tripped, switched it off at the wall, then on again, then pressed reset. Still dead! :sad:
    Seems to be electrically dead. Digital screen completely blank. Have checked mains fuse had not tripped, switched it off at the wall, then on again, then pressed reset. Still dead! :sad:
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  7. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    Hi,Here's an interesting video I watched;Also this one too;Just a copy of the data from the video at 7:06 minutes in. I wish Skoda would reintroduce the Yeti but a basic model without...
    Hi,Here's an interesting video I watched;Also this one too;Just a copy of the data from the video at 7:06 minutes in. I wish Skoda would reintroduce the Yeti but a basic model without the excess electronics I never use like the Infotainment; petrol or diesel I'm not fussy but go back...
    Hi,Here's an interesting video I watched;Also this one too;Just a copy of the data from the video at 7:06 minutes in. I wish Skoda would reintroduce the Yeti but a basic model without the excess electronics I never use like the...
    Hi,Here's an interesting video I watched;Also this one too;Just a copy of the data from the video at 7:06 minutes in. I wish Skoda would reintroduce the Yeti but a basic model without...
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  8. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    She's geting friendy
    She's geting friendy
    She's geting friendy
    She's geting friendy
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  9. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd...
    Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd baby in 2 weeks and hope to move first. The church was nearly full and there was Prosecco and bacon...
    Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd baby in 2 weeks and hope to move first. The...
    Good morning all.We went to church. It was the leaving service for our popular curate. He's been given a parish in North Norfolk, with a field for his wife's sheep . They are expecting their 3rd...
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  10. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it would then become truly portable.
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
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  11. JWK
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  12. shiney

    Gardening For Women - ebook freebie

    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
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  13. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
    Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
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  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? :biggrin: 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 ? :biggrin: 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 ? :biggrin: 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 ? :biggrin: Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
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  15. CanadianLori

    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...
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  16. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned looking. They are both vigorous and will cover a wall.
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
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  17. Adam I

    Slow release fertiliser and microplastics

    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in the digestive systems of cattle let alone in the...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
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  18. shiney
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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.
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  19. Selleri

    Tips and tricks for everyday life

    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
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  20. Snorky85

    Environmentally Friendly Ideas

    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
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