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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and was magnificent but a long cold spell eventually killed it. In the last few years we have lost a...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and was magnificent but a long cold spell eventually...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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shiney
Dec 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Electric cars.
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 175 176 177
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KT53
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Michael Hewett
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 7 8 9
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ViewAhead
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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LG_
Dec 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver...
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver market, or just making everybody scared of what your next utterance might be. One charitable thing...
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver market, or just making everybody scared of what...
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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NigelJ
Dec 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Whaaattt?
Maybe ... but it must be tested by a democratic vote. If a majority do indeed wish to return, back we go. If, on the other hand, there only appears to be a majority because a few insist this...
Maybe ... but it must be tested by a democratic vote. If a majority do indeed wish to return, back we go. If, on the other hand, there only appears to be a majority because a few insist this must be the case, the vote will settle that argument. Anyone confident they know what the majority...
Maybe ... but it must be tested by a democratic vote. If a majority do indeed wish to return, back we go. If, on the other hand, there only appears to be a majority because a few insist this must be the case, the vote will settle that argument....
Maybe ... but it must be tested by a democratic vote. If a majority do indeed wish to return, back we go. If, on the other hand, there only appears to be a majority because a few insist this...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 278 279 280
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ViewAhead
Dec 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 398 399 400
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AnniD
Dec 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Potato growing 2026
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of space.
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of...
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
burnie, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 528 529 530
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Victoria
Dec 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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strongylodon
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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NigelJ
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
One I came across today on my walk.
One I came across today on my walk.
One I came across today on my walk.
One I came across today on my walk.

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion
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Plantminded
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Help needed with Buxus Plants!
I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Plantminded
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an amazing orange-y scent.Escallonia is nice but...
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an...
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....

Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Athelas
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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Ergates
Dec 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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
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
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, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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LittleSparrah
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 33 34 35
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Valleysgirl
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM

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