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  1. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    I use the same as @JWK but they weren't so good for the end frames, so I bought some bulldog clips which work well.
    I use the same as @JWK but they weren't so good for the end frames, so I bought some bulldog clips which work well.
    I use the same as @JWK but they weren't so good for the end frames, so I bought some bulldog clips which work well.
    I use the same as @JWK but they weren't so good for the end frames, so I bought some bulldog clips which work well.
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I assume that's cauliflower steaks, eating vegetarians is probably not a good idea. :biggrin:
    I assume that's cauliflower steaks, eating vegetarians is probably not a good idea. :biggrin:
    I assume that's cauliflower steaks, eating vegetarians is probably not a good idea. :biggrin:
    I assume that's cauliflower steaks, eating vegetarians is probably not a good idea. :biggrin:
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
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  4. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
    The climbing rose, Mary Delaney is pretty, repeat flowers and is almost thornless. Its flowers are bigger than the two I mentioned above.
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  5. Logan
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  6. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning folks.It must be challenging @Busy-Lizzie but I can totally see why you live between the two homes - you obviously make it work. Two gardens is a positive in itself!I must get a...
    Morning folks.It must be challenging @Busy-Lizzie but I can totally see why you live between the two homes - you obviously make it work. Two gardens is a positive in itself!I must get a wriggle on - need to check in on Dad (might trim his hair) and do a few jobs. I’ll do my walk and step...
    Morning folks.It must be challenging @Busy-Lizzie but I can totally see why you live between the two homes - you obviously make it work. Two gardens is a positive in itself!I must get a wriggle on - need to check in on Dad (might trim his...
    Morning folks.It must be challenging @Busy-Lizzie but I can totally see why you live between the two homes - you obviously make it work. Two gardens is a positive in itself!I must get a...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I see that the age to drive is lower now, see a few young drivers at the wheel and handle bars of a motor bike, age around the 5-7 years old, the one driving the car was sat on dad's lap the bike...
    I see that the age to drive is lower now, see a few young drivers at the wheel and handle bars of a motor bike, age around the 5-7 years old, the one driving the car was sat on dad's lap the bike dad sat behind but young child had all the controls dad just sat on the back!!!!!
    I see that the age to drive is lower now, see a few young drivers at the wheel and handle bars of a motor bike, age around the 5-7 years old, the one driving the car was sat on dad's lap the bike dad sat behind but young child had all the...
    I see that the age to drive is lower now, see a few young drivers at the wheel and handle bars of a motor bike, age around the 5-7 years old, the one driving the car was sat on dad's lap the bike...
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  8. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid...
    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid frozen, just picked some bulbs remaining on top :(. I had everything covered with grid and stone to...
    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid frozen, just picked some bulbs remaining on top :(....
    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid...
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  9. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
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  10. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
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  11. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best shape. Monday morning, I brought it to the service. When we...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
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  13. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
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  14. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
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  15. Thevictorian

    Cuttlefish bone uses

    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes,...
    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cabbage. One video I looked at recommended soaking them in clean water then...
    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cabbage. One video I looked at...
    I did a bit of research @Thevictorian and found that they can be ground up to produce a calcium rich powder which can be used in the garden, for example for calcium hungry crops like tomatoes,...
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  16. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
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  17. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
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  18. hailbopp

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

    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
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  19. JWK
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    Chillies 2025

    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
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  20. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
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