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I learnt that sulphur and sulphate were correct spellings. However that was too complicated for our US cousins who insisted that the rest of the world had to use sulfur and sulfate. Although they...
I learnt that sulphur and sulphate were correct spellings. However that was too complicated for our US cousins who insisted that the rest of the world had to use sulfur and sulfate. Although they were happy with phosphorous and phosphate; go figure.
I learnt that sulphur and sulphate were correct spellings. However that was too complicated for our US cousins who insisted that the rest of the world had to use sulfur and sulfate. Although they were happy with phosphorous and phosphate; go figure.
I learnt that sulphur and sulphate were correct spellings. However that was too complicated for our US cousins who insisted that the rest of the world had to use sulfur and sulfate. Although they...
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
@Ergates I have an Android phone which is clever enough to let me have phone calls, send messages, do WhatsApp, make notes, set the alarm, emails and googling plus take photos tho it only has a...
@Ergates I have an Android phone which is clever enough to let me have phone calls, send messages, do WhatsApp, make notes, set the alarm, emails and googling plus take photos tho it only has a single lens, not 3 like OH and Possum who have smart phones. Have to say I don't use it for email or...
@Ergates I have an Android phone which is clever enough to let me have phone calls, send messages, do WhatsApp, make notes, set the alarm, emails and googling plus take photos tho it only has a single lens, not 3 like OH and Possum who have smart...
@Ergates I have an Android phone which is clever enough to let me have phone calls, send messages, do WhatsApp, make notes, set the alarm, emails and googling plus take photos tho it only has a...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 399 400 401
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Morning all. There's a stall in the Milk Market in Limerick, run by a French family, which sells tartiflette. I've never been there at the right time to try it... looks as if I should remedy...
Morning all. There's a stall in the Milk Market in Limerick, run by a French family, which sells tartiflette. I've never been there at the right time to try it... looks as if I should remedy that omission, judging by some comments on here!OH has a cold, but has to conduct his community choir...
Morning all. There's a stall in the Milk Market in Limerick, run by a French family, which sells tartiflette. I've never been there at the right time to try it... looks as if I should remedy that omission, judging by some comments on here!OH...
Morning all. There's a stall in the Milk Market in Limerick, run by a French family, which sells tartiflette. I've never been there at the right time to try it... looks as if I should remedy...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 395 396 397
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Liriodendron
Dec 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Patchy cloud and a blue sky with sunny intervals and a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 8c feels like 5c
Patchy cloud and a blue sky with sunny intervals and a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 8c feels like 5c
Patchy cloud and a blue sky with sunny intervals and a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 8c feels like 5c
Patchy cloud and a blue sky with sunny intervals and a moderate breeze from the south south west temp 8c feels like 5c

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 524 525 526
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Logan
Dec 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Nothing much at the moment, but there are some things that need doing but it will have to be after Christmas.
Nothing much at the moment, but there are some things that need doing but it will have to be after Christmas.
Nothing much at the moment, but there are some things that need doing but it will have to be after Christmas.
Nothing much at the moment, but there are some things that need doing but it will have to be after Christmas.
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 265 266 267
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Logan
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
I have literally just come back from buying petrol. £33 for a tankful! My car must be less high powered than a lawn mower.
I have literally just come back from buying petrol. £33 for a tankful! My car must be less high powered than a lawn mower.
I have literally just come back from buying petrol. £33 for a tankful! My car must be less high powered than a lawn mower.
I have literally just come back from buying petrol. £33 for a tankful! My car must be less high powered than a lawn mower.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 105 106 107
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ViewAhead
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Whaaattt?
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. ...
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. Once in power they didn't just immediately get their noses in the trough, they swam in in. This time...
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. Once in power they didn't just immediately get...
@pete At least the Labour Party have shown they are fast learners. Last time round Blair denounced the corruption and self-serving in the Conservatives party and was going to clean things up. ...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 274 275 276
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KT53
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Is there anything I can do now?
You could certainly remove the dead stems and place it where it can get more natural light over winter.
You could certainly remove the dead stems and place it where it can get more natural light over winter.
You could certainly remove the dead stems and place it where it can get more natural light over winter.
You could certainly remove the dead stems and place it where it can get more natural light over winter.
MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
Light pollution is a growing problem; it upsets nocturnal creatures and makes terrestrial astronomy difficult especially from back gardens.
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Dendrobium kingianum
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.

Fof, Feb 6, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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pete
Dec 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
Camellia japonica yes, Camellia sasanqua is an earlier flowering species and Camellia sinensis (tea plant) is autumn flowering.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Eucomis question
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
Michael Hewett, Dec 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM, Other Plants
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Michael Hewett
Dec 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving...
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving brings, which I great for weeds and in the spring hard to control. I have moved the pots around (broken...
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving brings, which I great for weeds and in the spring hard...
Anyway since I have been recuperating I have on my drives loads a pots, so with changing compost or potting up or watering a lot of compost has got on the drive and settled between the paving...
BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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GreenFingeredPete
Dec 14, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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hydrogardener
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Latest hobby.
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Well done Colin
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Logan
Dec 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
Surprisingly the geese are still on the move here - they are very late leaving.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 46 47 48
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Sheal
Dec 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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LG_
Dec 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?
Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that might be why, plants have to sink or swim in this...
Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that...
Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
ricky101, Dec 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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lizzie27
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
Festive cacti.
Festive cacti.
Festive cacti.
Festive cacti.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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cactus_girl
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM

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