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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...
Adam I, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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gks
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:36 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
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...
Snorky85, Feb 24, 2020, Off-Topic Discussion
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AnniD
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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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, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:30 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
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
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
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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604
waterbut
Dec 26, 2025 at 1:13 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, 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
Supporting a plant in a plant pot container
Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
Cut three or four appropriately sized sections off a bamboo cane and wedge them horizontally between the inner and outer pot. Should aid stability and allow humidity to rise.
Alan Tomox, Dec 23, 2025, Other Plants
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Plantminded
Dec 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Plumeria
I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....
I have not had any blooms yet on mine planted in April '23 but still looks healthy ....

Victoria, Apr 19, 2023, Tropical Gardening ... 4 5 6
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Victoria
Dec 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
And for anyone wondering about the safety of dogs with candles, they are fake battery ones (the candles, not the dogs!)
Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Penny_Forthem
Dec 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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For Cat Lovers
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is...
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is 100% positive it is just us. On the other hand, Munchkin greets everyone and searches their...
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is 100% positive it is just us. On the other...
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is...
Victoria, Dec 23, 2025, Pets Corner
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Victoria
Dec 24, 2025
Drain cover decoration.
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create...
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create an obstacle?
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create an obstacle?
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create...
madpenguin, Dec 17, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY
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CanadianLori
Dec 24, 2025
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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Meomye
Dec 24, 2025
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Land /Water Wildlife
We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on...
We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on raccoons, and it said they each can have as many as ten dens and move from one to the other. Talk...
We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on raccoons, and it said they each can have as many as...
We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on...

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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hydrogardener
Dec 23, 2025
Rose Gauntlet
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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Spruce
Dec 23, 2025
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Dec 23, 2025
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 51 52 53
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Escarpment
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