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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
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  3. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by...
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by Palram.They slot into the channel of the metal supports and a quick twist locks them in place.
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by Palram.They slot into the channel of the metal supports and...
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by...
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. JWK
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Well done Colin
    Well done Colin
    Well done Colin
    Well done Colin
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  10. 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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  11. 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.
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
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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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  19. hi2u_uk
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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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