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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't arrive til about the middle of January. I had a nice...
Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't...
Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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CanadianLori
Dec 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over...
I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over priced clothing. Rant over. @Badly_Maintained I have bitten the bullet and decided to go for a new...
I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over priced clothing. Rant over. @Badly_Maintained I...
I am another 'what on earth has happened to M&S' people and agree with everything that has been said about random sizing, poor quality materials and, quite frankly hideous, old fashioned and over...

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 411 412 413
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Ladybird4
Dec 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Supermarket potato disease
I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec) when spuds roast their best.Many years ago I met a...
I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec)...
I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
BB3, Dec 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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Pete8
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for...
Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for each other is the best way to access assistance.
Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for each other is the best way to access assistance.
Well done, @Selleri, for getting George to safe hands in the fraction of time it would have taken the ambulance. The 999 service is no longer functional for the fallen elderly, so being there for...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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ViewAhead
Dec 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 50 51 52
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pete
Dec 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Whaaattt?
Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.
Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.
Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.
Someone is playing a drum over the road from me, its getting monotonous, starts up every day around 9am and continues from time to time all through the day.I think they need to be nuked.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 297 298 299
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pete
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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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...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 179 180 181
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shiney
Dec 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening
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eatenbyweasels
Dec 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
@Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
@Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
@Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
@Philippa I'm guessing those 'couple of issues' are guaranteed peace and removal of Russian troops from Ukraine land. Just minor points of course!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 414 415 416
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KT53
Dec 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
The amount of anticyclones we get that are just full of cloud these days is a right pain.The forecasters always say it will be sunnier tomorrow. Manyana.
The amount of anticyclones we get that are just full of cloud these days is a right pain.The forecasters always say it will be sunnier tomorrow. Manyana.
The amount of anticyclones we get that are just full of cloud these days is a right pain.The forecasters always say it will be sunnier tomorrow. Manyana.
The amount of anticyclones we get that are just full of cloud these days is a right pain.The forecasters always say it will be sunnier tomorrow. Manyana.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 545 546 547
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pete
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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pete
Dec 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Latest hobby.
Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 3 4 5
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Retired
Dec 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
I want that t-shirt @ChrislB
I want that t-shirt @ChrislB
I want that t-shirt @ChrislB
I want that t-shirt @ChrislB
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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Ladybird4
Dec 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Slow pages
They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it would then become truly portable.
They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it...
They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 2 3 4
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pete
Dec 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Tomato Growing 2025
2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
JWK, Dec 31, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 46 47 48
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JWK
Dec 28, 2025 at 3:00 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
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new and they have altered the design. The first version...
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new...
The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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cactus_girl
Dec 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Gardening For Women - ebook freebie
Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
shiney, Dec 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Tidemark
Dec 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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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298
shiney
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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