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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted by a flock of Canada Geese. White Front refers to...
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras. A long way off and their feeding was interrupted...
Some of the mass influx of 100s White Fronted Geese around the country, very rarely coming this far south. Some rarer Tundra Bean Geese came with them. There were 34 in this field with 5 Tundras....

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 49 50 51
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strongylodon
Dec 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
Not sure what our weather folk are up to. It was a totally grey, breezy morning and now it is 10.5c and ... raining!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 544 545 546
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Victoria
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
When is a tulip not tulipy @Selleri ? Hard frost yesterday, but managed to clear a lot of bitter cress which seems able to grow no matter what the conditions.
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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CarolineL
Dec 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Electric cars.
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance...
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance product as much as the panels.Plug-in solar is popular in other countries - you don't need anyone...
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance product as much as the panels.Plug-in solar is...
With solar panels it's the salesmen that seem to be the issue, they persuade people to sign up by over-promising the benefits and glossing over the costs. And they are really selling the finance...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 178 179 180
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Escarpment
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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...

CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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shiney
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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...
Selleri, Dec 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
I don’t know how you tell which are by artificial insemination and which are natural.
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Tidemark
Dec 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
Sorry @simone_in_wiltshire but glad the Toadstools made you laugh . As for Magpie (mac pie ), we're only supposed to use Blackbirds here and you have to have 24 of them
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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Philippa
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
YouTube mega thread
Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
Songs of praise on the BBC If you think Aled Jones is singing live, he isn't.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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...
Adam I, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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gks
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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strongylodon
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot...
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot of pain. Scans lined up for midweek, so we won’t be seeing them and grandsons after all. Will...
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot of pain. Scans lined up for midweek, so we won’t...
A quiet morning here. Overcast and dull but daughter and husband are here. A walk later, and then a Sunday roast with Christmas trimmings. Sadly daughter in law has done her back, and in is a lot...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 410 411 412
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Ergates
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Another Hello from Dorset!
Well done @AnniD
Well done @AnniD
Well done @AnniD
Well done @AnniD
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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Philippa
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Tips and tricks for everyday life
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Selleri, Dec 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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...
Snorky85, Feb 24, 2020, Off-Topic Discussion
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AnniD
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Latest hobby.
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display...
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display this on the new large monitor in the studio. I'm really pleased about this because in the past I'd...
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display this on the new large monitor in the studio. I'm...
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Retired
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Whaaattt?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 295 296 297
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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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...
BB3, Dec 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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 ?
Kedi-Gato, Oct 16, 2007, Identification Area ... 4 5 6
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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Logan
Dec 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM

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