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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I get it, it is messy - and I really can see where the idea of assisted suicide has come from. .. I just have absolutely zero faith in those who are wanting to implement it. Let's be honest, the...
    I get it, it is messy - and I really can see where the idea of assisted suicide has come from. .. I just have absolutely zero faith in those who are wanting to implement it. Let's be honest, the current crop already see anyone over the age of 55 as a nuisance and over the age of 65 as a burden...
    I get it, it is messy - and I really can see where the idea of assisted suicide has come from. .. I just have absolutely zero faith in those who are wanting to implement it. Let's be honest, the current crop already see anyone over the age of...
    I get it, it is messy - and I really can see where the idea of assisted suicide has come from. .. I just have absolutely zero faith in those who are wanting to implement it. Let's be honest, the...
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  2. BB3

    WORDS

    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: 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! :nonofinger: 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 :sad: That never quite says what you mean. You’d better...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: 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 :sad:...
    Talking about traditional English words:-Banish the use of the four-letter words! :nonofinger: Whose meanings are never obscure. The Angles, the Saxons, those hardy old birds, Were vulgar, obscene and...
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  3. hi2u_uk

    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.
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  4. hi2u_uk

    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...
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  5. wiseowl
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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. Then 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. Then 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. Then 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. Then 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...
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  6. ben01

    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.
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings...
    I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings opposite my kitchen window. Been annoying me for weeks. Obviously it was the wrong decision to cover the...
    I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings opposite my kitchen window. Been annoying me for weeks....
    I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings...
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  8. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
    Love the three Kings funny @Star gaze Lily :biggrin:
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  9. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
    I find the little spiders are safer put on any indoor plants and the big ones are left to their own devices.
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  10. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
    Now this is interesting.
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  11. BB3

    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.
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  12. MrHappyDays

    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...
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  13. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends'...
    Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends' house for my lift to the quiz. Last quiz of the year tonight and we are playing our A team so it is...
    Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends' house for my lift to the quiz. Last quiz of the...
    Chocolate and/or smoked salmon for me @AuntyRach - but not at the same time! It has been heaving down all day but seems to have eased off now which is just as well as I like my walk to my friends'...
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  14. 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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  15. 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 ...
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  16. 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.
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  17. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    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...
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  18. JWK
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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.
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  19. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the...
    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the perfect storm of music, choreography and joy.
    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the perfect storm of music, choreography and joy.
    I enjoyed the semi-final and pleased with the three finalists. I will be voting based on what my favourite dance performance is rather than the most perfect or most polished - it has to be the...
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  20. 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....
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