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  1. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
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  2. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
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  3. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
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  4. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned looking. They are both vigorous and will cover a wall.
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned...
    Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
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  5. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
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  6. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Unfortunately my automatic response to this type of question is how big a cup, small, regular, large.
    Unfortunately my automatic response to this type of question is how big a cup, small, regular, large.
    Unfortunately my automatic response to this type of question is how big a cup, small, regular, large.
    Unfortunately my automatic response to this type of question is how big a cup, small, regular, large.
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  7. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
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  8. Adam I

    Slow release fertiliser and microplastics

    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in the digestive systems of cattle let alone in the...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in...
    Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
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  9. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We never mind them having it and I hope it works for...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
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  10. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Today 7° C cloudy, breeze from the east.
    Today 7° C cloudy, breeze from the east.
    Today 7° C cloudy, breeze from the east.
    Today 7° C cloudy, breeze from the east.
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  11. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    BTW, I have used sky view too but became a little suspicious of it's accuracy. One bright night the app was telling me the moon was to the East side of our house when it was clearly in view to...
    BTW, I have used sky view too but became a little suspicious of it's accuracy. One bright night the app was telling me the moon was to the East side of our house when it was clearly in view to the west side with the naked eye. In fairness it may be more to do with the position accuracy of the...
    BTW, I have used sky view too but became a little suspicious of it's accuracy. One bright night the app was telling me the moon was to the East side of our house when it was clearly in view to the west side with the naked eye. In fairness it...
    BTW, I have used sky view too but became a little suspicious of it's accuracy. One bright night the app was telling me the moon was to the East side of our house when it was clearly in view to...
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  12. Loofah
    Sticky

    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
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  13. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
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  14. Selleri

    Tips and tricks for everyday life

    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
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  15. Snorky85

    Environmentally Friendly Ideas

    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
    For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
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  16. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
    Glad that things are coming together for you Colin.
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  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I'd take the opposite view the faster they get it over and done with the more they should get. Or receive a fee per match, but it reduces the more sets it requires. Football should be first goal wins.
    I'd take the opposite view the faster they get it over and done with the more they should get. Or receive a fee per match, but it reduces the more sets it requires. Football should be first goal wins.
    I'd take the opposite view the faster they get it over and done with the more they should get. Or receive a fee per match, but it reduces the more sets it requires. Football should be first goal wins.
    I'd take the opposite view the faster they get it over and done with the more they should get. Or receive a fee per match, but it reduces the more sets it requires. Football should be first goal wins.
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  18. BB3
    Funny x 8

    Fugitive pickled walnuts.

    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having to drink lots of cold beer to sooth it.;)
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having...
    I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
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  19. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
    Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
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  20. JWK
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