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We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on...
We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on raccoons, and it said they each can have as many as ten dens and move from one to the other. Talk...
We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on raccoons, and it said they each can have as many as...
We had a recent warm spell that melted the snow, so the raccoons are active again, for now. With their winter coats, they look like beach balls with tails. Last week I watched a documentary on...

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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hydrogardener
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Wisteria - Any ideas what this is?
Ah, simples ha ha, thanks Spruce… 1st time it’s produced a seed pod in years.
Ah, simples ha ha, thanks Spruce… 1st time it’s produced a seed pod in years.
Ah, simples ha ha, thanks Spruce… 1st time it’s produced a seed pod in years.
Ah, simples ha ha, thanks Spruce… 1st time it’s produced a seed pod in years.
SomersetChap, Dec 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM, Identification Area
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SomersetChap
Dec 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Rose Gauntlet
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
HiI use my old beekeeping gloves
Meomye, Dec 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Spruce
Dec 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Hold my beer....I thought I had everything sorted yesterday until I realised earlier this afternoon that I've arranged the grand total of diddly squat for dinner today... and I forgot cream and...
Hold my beer....I thought I had everything sorted yesterday until I realised earlier this afternoon that I've arranged the grand total of diddly squat for dinner today... and I forgot cream and tomatoes, so guess who is off to Marks?When we get back, I need to drop a wee gift to the...
Hold my beer....I thought I had everything sorted yesterday until I realised earlier this afternoon that I've arranged the grand total of diddly squat for dinner today... and I forgot cream and tomatoes, so guess who is off to Marks?When we...
Hold my beer....I thought I had everything sorted yesterday until I realised earlier this afternoon that I've arranged the grand total of diddly squat for dinner today... and I forgot cream and...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 406 407 408
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Fat Controller
Dec 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Whaaattt?
Both of the large property owners out my way have on staff folks they call Woodmen, their job is to keep those rolling hills and valleys beautiful.I had assisted one extremely rich folks once...
Both of the large property owners out my way have on staff folks they call Woodmen, their job is to keep those rolling hills and valleys beautiful.I had assisted one extremely rich folks once who had a full-time landscaper that had been living on a cottage on their vast acres for years, he...
Both of the large property owners out my way have on staff folks they call Woodmen, their job is to keep those rolling hills and valleys beautiful.I had assisted one extremely rich folks once who had a full-time landscaper that had been...
Both of the large property owners out my way have on staff folks they call Woodmen, their job is to keep those rolling hills and valleys beautiful.I had assisted one extremely rich folks once...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 293 294 295
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redstar
Dec 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Latest hobby.
Hi,A good day. After playing around with my old desktop computer sorting out the drives etc it suddenly occurred to me to try connecting the new monitor to my laptop I have in the studio; I...
Hi,A good day. After playing around with my old desktop computer sorting out the drives etc it suddenly occurred to me to try connecting the new monitor to my laptop I have in the studio; I browsed good old YouTube and sure enough it's possible;WOW at last I've got the music score...
Hi,A good day. After playing around with my old desktop computer sorting out the drives etc it suddenly occurred to me to try connecting the new monitor to my laptop I have in the studio; I browsed good old YouTube and sure enough it's...
Hi,A good day. After playing around with my old desktop computer sorting out the drives etc it suddenly occurred to me to try connecting the new monitor to my laptop I have in the studio; I...

Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Retired
Dec 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Slow pages
It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up
It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up
It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up
It's definitely better than it was for me a couple of days ago ( laptop only ). Maybe it's just feeling it's age and taking longer to warm up
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM, Computer Corner ... 2 3
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Philippa
Dec 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 110 111 112
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Fat Controller
Dec 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Those temperatures would do me fine, just costs too much to maintain them, I'm pretty sure you are a lot better insulated than I am, but even so, your outside temperatures in winter are mostly a...
Those temperatures would do me fine, just costs too much to maintain them, I'm pretty sure you are a lot better insulated than I am, but even so, your outside temperatures in winter are mostly a lot lower.Its brilliantly sunny so no heating on since 9am but will have to put it on soon as the...
Those temperatures would do me fine, just costs too much to maintain them, I'm pretty sure you are a lot better insulated than I am, but even so, your outside temperatures in winter are mostly a lot lower.Its brilliantly sunny so no heating on...
Those temperatures would do me fine, just costs too much to maintain them, I'm pretty sure you are a lot better insulated than I am, but even so, your outside temperatures in winter are mostly a...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 538 539 540
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pete
Dec 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I have a free bus pass that has never been used. Can I sell it on ebay?
I have a free bus pass that has never been used. Can I sell it on ebay?
I have a free bus pass that has never been used. Can I sell it on ebay?
I have a free bus pass that has never been used. Can I sell it on ebay?
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 411 412 413
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shiney
Dec 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Supporting a plant in a plant pot container
Not enforced everywhere, but it's probably not a good idea to take buckets full!Is fining people from taking pebbles from the beach too harsh?
Not enforced everywhere, but it's probably not a good idea to take buckets full!Is fining people from taking pebbles from the beach too harsh?
Not enforced everywhere, but it's probably not a good idea to take buckets full!Is fining people from taking pebbles from the beach too harsh?
Not enforced everywhere, but it's probably not a good idea to take buckets full!Is fining people from taking pebbles from the beach too harsh?
Alan Tomox, Dec 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM, Other Plants
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Escarpment
Dec 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Dec 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Drain cover decoration.
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create...
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create an obstacle?
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create an obstacle?
I'd either paint it with colourful tones or use a colour that matches it's surround so that it simply blends in. I love sundials but I think that you just want a flat surface so as not to create...
madpenguin, Dec 17, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY
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CanadianLori
Dec 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
I checked my local B&M but they didn't have any. Probably just as well, I ended up planting hundreds of bulbs just before Christmas last year!
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 51 52 53
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Escarpment
Dec 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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For Cat Lovers
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is...
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is 100% positive it is just us. On the other hand, Munchkin greets everyone and searches their...
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is 100% positive it is just us. On the other...
Van is our alert visitors have arrived ... he comes through the ct flap at a high rate through the kitchen, lounger, foyer and into our bedroom sand under the bed. He will not surface till he is...
Victoria, Dec 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM, Pets Corner
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Victoria
Dec 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Seasons Greetings to all forum members.Thank you to the admin team for providing us the ability to chat about all things gardening, and many things not gardening!
Seasons Greetings to all forum members.Thank you to the admin team for providing us the ability to chat about all things gardening, and many things not gardening!
Seasons Greetings to all forum members.Thank you to the admin team for providing us the ability to chat about all things gardening, and many things not gardening!
Seasons Greetings to all forum members.Thank you to the admin team for providing us the ability to chat about all things gardening, and many things not gardening!

wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025, Members Gallery ... 2
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AuntyRach
Dec 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Freckled Hellebore seedling of the next picture.Hellebore Freckled double.Lonicera purpusiiand pollinator.Lonicera fragrantissimaFuchsia paniculata
Freckled Hellebore seedling of the next picture.Hellebore Freckled double.Lonicera purpusiiand pollinator.Lonicera fragrantissimaFuchsia paniculata
Freckled Hellebore seedling of the next picture.Hellebore Freckled double.Lonicera purpusiiand pollinator.Lonicera fragrantissimaFuchsia paniculata
Freckled Hellebore seedling of the next picture.Hellebore Freckled double.Lonicera purpusiiand pollinator.Lonicera fragrantissimaFuchsia paniculata

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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NigelJ
Dec 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Chillies 2026
Yes, I do know it's not the 2026 yet however I am getting geared up to commence starting my seeds for 2026's chillie crop. I usually start the seeds on Boxing day but this time around, I'm going...
Yes, I do know it's not the 2026 yet however I am getting geared up to commence starting my seeds for 2026's chillie crop. I usually start the seeds on Boxing day but this time around, I'm going to change up a bit.I figure I'll delay starting my Shineybrids to the end of January. I'll be...
Yes, I do know it's not the 2026 yet however I am getting geared up to commence starting my seeds for 2026's chillie crop. I usually start the seeds on Boxing day but this time around, I'm going to change up a bit.I figure I'll delay starting...
Yes, I do know it's not the 2026 yet however I am getting geared up to commence starting my seeds for 2026's chillie crop. I usually start the seeds on Boxing day but this time around, I'm going...
CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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CanadianLori
Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
New Tree for the Garden
I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It...
I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I hadn't done my homework. I know that there are...
I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I...
I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It...
Dorset-Tim, Dec 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM, Trees ... 2 3
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CostasK
Dec 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
@shiney, Thank you for sharing your photos on the project so far. I really enjoyed seeing the step by step progress of professionals at work, they make it look so simple. Do keep updating us.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 10 11 12
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Meomye
Dec 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM

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