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Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved in - I had a gardener to reduce those to bare...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved...
50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
BB3, Dec 10, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Alisa
Dec 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now...
It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now they've packed up and left. Unfortunately though the bin lorry couldn't get through so our black bin...
It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now they've packed up and left. Unfortunately though the...
It's been a lovely day blue skies and sunshine - so welcome after yesterday's heavy rain all day. The workmen overrun so had to come back this morning and finish the job. It's much quieter now...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 400 401 402
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lizzie27
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Oh, shouldn't there be some metal framing cemented on? And a base split in parts with some expansion joints? Or is the area considered too small for it? Otherwise looks nice even layer of...
Oh, shouldn't there be some metal framing cemented on? And a base split in parts with some expansion joints? Or is the area considered too small for it? Otherwise looks nice even layer of concrete. (Don't beat me up . I rather prefer plant directly into the ground option).
Oh, shouldn't there be some metal framing cemented on? And a base split in parts with some expansion joints? Or is the area considered too small for it? Otherwise looks nice even layer of concrete. (Don't beat me up . I rather prefer plant...
Oh, shouldn't there be some metal framing cemented on? And a base split in parts with some expansion joints? Or is the area considered too small for it? Otherwise looks nice even layer of...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 9 10 11
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Alisa
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few...
I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few minutes. 10c, feels like Spring
I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few minutes. 10c, feels like Spring
I had a walk half past when the sun came out. 2 miles, not bad. Continued working, just finished, I’m shattered and too tired to go out and to enjoy the sunshine. Will sit in the garden in a few...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 532 533 534
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simone_in_wiltshire
Dec 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
Glad to hear Berry is back home and doing ok.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 17 18 19
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Scroggin
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk...
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk with their dog, guess what, it was off the lead a running around on the highway and going into...
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk with their dog, guess what, it was off the lead a...
I do have to laff, there are people that moan about people walking across land with their dogs that are off the lead and just runing any where!!! well today, the person moaning was out for a walk...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 407 408 409
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Jiffy
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Giving plants as xmas presents
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
MrHappyDays, Dec 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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JennyJB
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the Saxophone, the keyboards and lots of other instruments...
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to me.My wife is an amazing musician she plays the...
My grandfather had Irish blood & he played the harp, the tradition is that when he died it got passed on to the eldest grandson so a few years ago when he sadly died the harp was passed on to...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 107 108 109
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Fat Controller
Dec 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
I know what you mean. Most people rave about Jasmine but I know someone who can't stand it. Same with things like Hyacinths.
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Allotment Boy
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Christmas Decorations 2025
Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
Wow, some fantastic displays! I must take a picture of my efforts tomorrow!
Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Ergates
Dec 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Whaaattt?
They do have a chance to get away, to some degree - I am yet to see any animal that can outrun a bullet though.So you are actually OK with trophy hunting because it supports the remaining...
They do have a chance to get away, to some degree - I am yet to see any animal that can outrun a bullet though.So you are actually OK with trophy hunting because it supports the remaining animals, but cannot bear a cow or pig being farmed for food, with the money from that going on to breed...
They do have a chance to get away, to some degree - I am yet to see any animal that can outrun a bullet though.So you are actually OK with trophy hunting because it supports the remaining animals, but cannot bear a cow or pig being farmed for...
They do have a chance to get away, to some degree - I am yet to see any animal that can outrun a bullet though.So you are actually OK with trophy hunting because it supports the remaining...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 284 285 286
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Fat Controller
Dec 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Santa travelling by Sea King!
Santa travelling by Sea King!
Santa travelling by Sea King!
Santa travelling by Sea King!

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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Escarpment
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
My last bloom, probably for the year ...
My last bloom, probably for the year ...
My last bloom, probably for the year ...
My last bloom, probably for the year ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Dec 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Just been to get the washing in and noticed that an Alstroemeria planted in 2024 and didn't come back spring 2025 has just emerged from the ground.
Just been to get the washing in and noticed that an Alstroemeria planted in 2024 and didn't come back spring 2025 has just emerged from the ground.
Just been to get the washing in and noticed that an Alstroemeria planted in 2024 and didn't come back spring 2025 has just emerged from the ground.
Just been to get the washing in and noticed that an Alstroemeria planted in 2024 and didn't come back spring 2025 has just emerged from the ground.
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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NigelJ
Dec 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Typical ! but don't worry, rain is never far away
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 51 52 53
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Michael Hewett
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Latest hobby.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Colini think sometimes this website slows down and it takes a bit longer. I've had trouble with the likes buttons in the past but it does get better.
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Logan
Dec 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Drain cover decoration.
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky
This is what we did with ours:-I'm just about to pressure wash the patio so these are a bit mucky

madpenguin, Dec 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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shiney
Dec 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
Nope, no deer.
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Dec 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Tomato Growing 2025
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.
My cuttings of Chocolate Drop are overwintering quite well so far. The sweet peppers went in today. So I popped in a few micro dwarf seeds into the propagator to keep them company.

JWK, Dec 31, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 46 47 48
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eatenbyweasels
Dec 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Potato growing 2026
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of doing this but has anyone tried it with success.
Talking of potato growing. My neighbour has an allotment and he was telling me his neighbour at the allotments earths up his potatoes with grass cuttings instead of earth. I have no intention of...
burnie, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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waterbut
Dec 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM

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