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  1. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac bouquet - instead of Blush Noisette so another one to look for @SelleriI do have Generous gardener...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac bouquet - instead of Blush Noisette so another one to...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed with crispy duck pancakes with a hoisin sauce and spring onions. A rather messy meal but...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed with crispy duck pancakes with a hoisin sauce and...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed...
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  3. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
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  4. JWK
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    What's looking Exotic 2025

    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
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  5. JWK
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  6. Thevictorian

    Cuttlefish bone uses

    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the front garden they've been there a few years now...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
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  8. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it took forever just to play three notes.This...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
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  9. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages and frequencies vary across the world, but those voltages have already been dealt with by the time it...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages and frequencies vary across the world, but those...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages...
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  10. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
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  11. Logan
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  12. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
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  13. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best shape. Monday morning, I brought it to the service. When we...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
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  14. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
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  15. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
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  16. hailbopp

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

    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
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  17. JWK
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    Chillies 2025

    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
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  18. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
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  20. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
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