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Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow correctly.I still have problems using the correct bow...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week Roses - Purple lodge Astrid Grafin von...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week ...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...

Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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Perki
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Whaaattt?
At the end of life death is 100% certain.
At the end of life death is 100% certain.
At the end of life death is 100% certain.
At the end of life death is 100% certain.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 276 277 278
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Afternoon from a very wet Wales. I hope Monday is treating you all well.I’ve done a few jobs today so it’s time for puzzles and feet up now. I’ve tried to be savvy with food shopping over...
Afternoon from a very wet Wales. I hope Monday is treating you all well.I’ve done a few jobs today so it’s time for puzzles and feet up now. I’ve tried to be savvy with food shopping over Christmas so I don’t have to do the ‘big shop’ next week. I have one click and collect order for the...
Afternoon from a very wet Wales. I hope Monday is treating you all well.I’ve done a few jobs today so it’s time for puzzles and feet up now. I’ve tried to be savvy with food shopping over Christmas so I don’t have to do the ‘big shop’ next...
Afternoon from a very wet Wales. I hope Monday is treating you all well.I’ve done a few jobs today so it’s time for puzzles and feet up now. I’ve tried to be savvy with food shopping over...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 396 397 398
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AuntyRach
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Currently Listening To 2025
Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
Optimist. At least it's Noel Coward and not the Carpenters.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 4 5 6
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
Coexist with them, the number will soon drop with cannibalism and predation.
Coexist with them, the number will soon drop with cannibalism and predation.
Coexist with them, the number will soon drop with cannibalism and predation.
Coexist with them, the number will soon drop with cannibalism and predation.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 401 402 403
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. The rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk...
No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. The rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk in sunshine but turned grey when I was back.
No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. The rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk in sunshine but turned grey when I was back.
No rain here, but will start soon, so the radar. Up to 10 to 20 l/sqm. The rain can be expected on Wednesday and Thursday got a 20 to 50 l/sqm forecast. 9c currently. I am just back from an walk...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 525 526 527
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simone_in_wiltshire
Dec 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Is there anything I can do now?
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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CostasK
Dec 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM, Edible Gardening
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JWK
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Pruning a young apple tree
Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then...
Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then shape it to your liking. Cut away inward growing branches to let the light in. Good luck.
Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then shape it to your liking. Cut away inward growing...
Caught up on my reading. I would use your stake a tie the branches up to about 45 degrees or higher if you want with ties then prune back to an outward facing bud ( no more than about 25%). Then...
Rockhopper69, Dec 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM, Trees
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
I might be having daffodils on the table for New Year Lunch the way they are growing.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Which branches should I chop off ?
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
hi2u_uk, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 105 106 107
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Ladybird4
Dec 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
Maybe mine too but I was only saying about my day so far I don't look at the moan thread, it gets too political and boring.I don't know what 2GB etc means ...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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Michael Hewett
Dec 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Poems
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after him the parson ran, the sexton and the squire; A...
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after...
Finally from G K Chesterton The Rolling English Road (1913)Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a...
shiney, Sep 16, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.
Female Hooded Merganser, she looks like she waddled out of a duck beauty salon. They certainly are beautiful creatures.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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hydrogardener
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
WORDS
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase That never quite says what you mean. You’d better...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and impure. But cherish the use of the weaselling phrase ...
Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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shiney
Dec 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
I think there might be some buried helebores out the front. I'll give the fallen leaves a jiggle to check.
BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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BB3
Dec 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a...
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a pot of cuttings. I wonder what they found or have they planted something? Then I found a pile of...
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a pot of cuttings. I wonder what they found or have...
Inspected the greenhouse. Found evidence of mice helping themselves to a bulb or two. They are so tidy - perfect holes in the compost with no spoil heaps. They had also had a tidy dig down into a...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 266 267 268
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cactus_girl
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