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I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Whaaattt?
No; let us know @cactus_girl what happens when you do click on it. If we don't hear from you for 24 hrs then we'll know not to do it ourselves.
No; let us know @cactus_girl what happens when you do click on it. If we don't hear from you for 24 hrs then we'll know not to do it ourselves.
No; let us know @cactus_girl what happens when you do click on it. If we don't hear from you for 24 hrs then we'll know not to do it ourselves.
No; let us know @cactus_girl what happens when you do click on it. If we don't hear from you for 24 hrs then we'll know not to do it ourselves.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 277 278 279
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NigelJ
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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hydrogardener
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 402 403 404
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NigelJ
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM
WORDS
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase That never quite says what you mean. You’d better...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase ...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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shiney
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Hi,Everything is still soaking wet outdoors; 6C at the moment with 5% chance of rain.It would be good growing time for rhubarb not needing to be in a dark shed and automatically watered. ...
Hi,Everything is still soaking wet outdoors; 6C at the moment with 5% chance of rain.It would be good growing time for rhubarb not needing to be in a dark shed and automatically watered. Kind regards, Col.
Hi,Everything is still soaking wet outdoors; 6C at the moment with 5% chance of rain.It would be good growing time for rhubarb not needing to be in a dark shed and automatically watered. Kind regards, Col.
Hi,Everything is still soaking wet outdoors; 6C at the moment with 5% chance of rain.It would be good growing time for rhubarb not needing to be in a dark shed and automatically watered. ...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 526 527 528
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Retired
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Which branches should I chop off ?
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
hi2u_uk, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we...
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we just enjoy the craic. My only moan was that there was no heating on (that could be discerned...
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we just enjoy the craic. My only moan was that there...
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we...

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 397 398 399
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Ladybird4
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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LittleSparrah
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings...
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings opposite my kitchen window. Been annoying me for weeks. Obviously it was the wrong decision to cover the...
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings opposite my kitchen window. Been annoying me for weeks....
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 266 267 268
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lizzie27
Dec 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Palustris
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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Ladybird4
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
YouTube mega thread
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Is there anything I can do now?
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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CostasK
Dec 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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
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
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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.
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well lit; the problem is timing; I need to turn the...
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well...
Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...

Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or joy.Very pleased with George and Karen and sorry...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:33 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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155
lizzie27
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM

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