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  1. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    I'm also a semi-clearer upper. I leave wild areas until late winter but I've already tidied areas we can see from the house as it allows the hellebores and cyclamen and dogwood to show themselves...
    I'm also a semi-clearer upper. I leave wild areas until late winter but I've already tidied areas we can see from the house as it allows the hellebores and cyclamen and dogwood to show themselves off nicely between now and the Spring.
    I'm also a semi-clearer upper. I leave wild areas until late winter but I've already tidied areas we can see from the house as it allows the hellebores and cyclamen and dogwood to show themselves off nicely between now and the Spring.
    I'm also a semi-clearer upper. I leave wild areas until late winter but I've already tidied areas we can see from the house as it allows the hellebores and cyclamen and dogwood to show themselves...
    BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Tom Edwards
    Dec 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
  2. Loofah
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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
    Dec 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
  3. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    Looking at the image, you can see she blends perfectly into the background colours.
    wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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    hydrogardener
    Dec 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
  4. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Well done Colin :)
    Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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    Logan
    Dec 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
  5. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    What's happened to your street lights then? There are nocturnal creatures other than foxes, such as owls, bats and moths. Lights in the front garden just add to the general background of light...
    What's happened to your street lights then? There are nocturnal creatures other than foxes, such as owls, bats and moths. Lights in the front garden just add to the general background of light pollution that amateur and professional astronomers have to battle with.
    What's happened to your street lights then? There are nocturnal creatures other than foxes, such as owls, bats and moths. Lights in the front garden just add to the general background of light pollution that amateur and professional astronomers...
    What's happened to your street lights then? There are nocturnal creatures other than foxes, such as owls, bats and moths. Lights in the front garden just add to the general background of light...
    hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Dec 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only...
    I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only use what you want to use unless you buy a brick phone that has no internet.It is what you make...
    I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only use what you want to use unless you buy a brick...
    I'm fairly sure your phone will do the same as all the others, you either have an I phone or android as far as I know, they both have similar capabilities, its just like all this stuff, you only...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 399 400 401
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    pete
    Dec 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
  7. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the green last year - can't wait to see how they do!
    I planted out some botanical tulip bulbs yesterday and they were already sprouting in their packet. I can see snowdrops starting to appear which is exciting because I planted out about 150 in the...
    ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Escarpment
    Dec 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
  8. BB3

    WORDS

    I like that :thumbsup:I handle it slightly differently as I start off by saying to them "what's that?" and when they say it's a programme you download on to your mobile I then say "what's a mobile?". ...
    I like that :thumbsup:I handle it slightly differently as I start off by saying to them "what's that?" and when they say it's a programme you download on to your mobile I then say "what's a mobile?".I don't have a mobile :noidea:. I said earlier that I'm a dinosaur. :roflol:
    I like that :thumbsup:I handle it slightly differently as I start off by saying to them "what's that?" and when they say it's a programme you download on to your mobile I then say "what's a mobile?".I don't have a mobile :noidea:. I said earlier that I'm...
    I like that :thumbsup:I handle it slightly differently as I start off by saying to them "what's that?" and when they say it's a programme you download on to your mobile I then say "what's a mobile?". ...
    BB3, Mar 15, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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    shiney
    Dec 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
  9. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Thank you @Spruce I shall do that ...
    Michael Hewett, Dec 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM, Other Plants
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    Michael Hewett
    Dec 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
  10. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    We headed out for our regular breakfast and a walk this morning, but the sun disappeared fairly early. There was also a rather cold wind, but we still managed to enjoy the exercise and being out...
    We headed out for our regular breakfast and a walk this morning, but the sun disappeared fairly early. There was also a rather cold wind, but we still managed to enjoy the exercise and being out in the fresh air. Waitrose on the way home, and as I didn’t fancy OHs choice for dinner (roast...
    We headed out for our regular breakfast and a walk this morning, but the sun disappeared fairly early. There was also a rather cold wind, but we still managed to enjoy the exercise and being out in the fresh air. Waitrose on the way home, and as...
    We headed out for our regular breakfast and a walk this morning, but the sun disappeared fairly early. There was also a rather cold wind, but we still managed to enjoy the exercise and being out...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 395 396 397
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    Ergates
    Dec 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of...
    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of course they're nomadic and will go where the food is and where they feel safe at roost.
    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of course they're nomadic and will go where the food is...
    Indeed they do. The eastern side of the Highlands have significant wintering populations of Pink-footed Geese & Greylag Geese, and smaller sporadic populations of White-fronted Geese. But of...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 46 47 48
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    LunarSea
    Dec 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
  12. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
    One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention. :biggrin:
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    Fof, Feb 6, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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    pete
    Dec 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
  13. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    A really dark and dismal day really, went out with family for a coffee and a scone at the garden centre, didn't buy much. 11 degrees and a bit of breeze and wet.
    A really dark and dismal day really, went out with family for a coffee and a scone at the garden centre, didn't buy much. 11 degrees and a bit of breeze and wet.
    A really dark and dismal day really, went out with family for a coffee and a scone at the garden centre, didn't buy much. 11 degrees and a bit of breeze and wet.
    A really dark and dismal day really, went out with family for a coffee and a scone at the garden centre, didn't buy much. 11 degrees and a bit of breeze and wet.
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 524 525 526
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    burnie
    Dec 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
  14. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    Thank you @AuntyRach - not sure what's happened there. But I was doing it on the bus so not fully concentrating as my stop was coming up!
    AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    LG_
    Dec 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Exactly, but close to it. Really does depend on the diagnosis, and the age of the person. Example kidney failure in an elderly person, the urine will be very dark and sparce. Lab work can tell...
    Exactly, but close to it. Really does depend on the diagnosis, and the age of the person. Example kidney failure in an elderly person, the urine will be very dark and sparce. Lab work can tell you what is shutting down. Was there prior treatment done to extend the life, how did that go? ...
    Exactly, but close to it. Really does depend on the diagnosis, and the age of the person. Example kidney failure in an elderly person, the urine will be very dark and sparce. Lab work can tell you what is shutting down. Was there prior...
    Exactly, but close to it. Really does depend on the diagnosis, and the age of the person. Example kidney failure in an elderly person, the urine will be very dark and sparce. Lab work can tell...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 275 276 277
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    redstar
    Dec 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
  16. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that might be why, plants have to sink or swim in this...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop. However I have very rarely watered them so that...
    Stepovers might be better in that situationI planted two cordon apples on our east facing wall more than ten years and although they blossom, it's only this year that we had a very small crop....
    ricky101, Dec 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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    lizzie27
    Dec 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
  17. shiney
    Sticky

    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
    Festive cacti.
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    shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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    cactus_girl
    Dec 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
  18. Victoria
    Like x 5

    Poincettia colouring up for Christmas 2025

    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Victoria, Dec 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM, Tropical Gardening
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    Plantminded
    Dec 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
  19. JWK
    Sticky

    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then went to top up the cider container. A real pity...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 9 10 11
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    On the Levels
    Dec 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
  20. burnie

    Onion growing 2026

    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    burnie, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM, Edible Gardening
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    burnie
    Dec 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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