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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
Whaaattt?
That's robots @ViewAhead and Isaac Asimov warned us about those thinking they knew better than us what humans need. AI is a step beyond that and, as it has no "body", can go unperceived.
That's robots @ViewAhead and Isaac Asimov warned us about those thinking they knew better than us what humans need. AI is a step beyond that and, as it has no "body", can go unperceived.
That's robots @ViewAhead and Isaac Asimov warned us about those thinking they knew better than us what humans need. AI is a step beyond that and, as it has no "body", can go unperceived.
That's robots @ViewAhead and Isaac Asimov warned us about those thinking they knew better than us what humans need. AI is a step beyond that and, as it has no "body", can go unperceived.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 276 277 278
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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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
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
I have similar problems with some of the applications I have to use for work. I end up typing in another application e.g. Notepad and then copying/pasting it.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 401 402 403
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Escarpment
Dec 15, 2025 at 5:34 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
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
We got to 14,2c but it has been just over 14c all afternoon. It is 14c now and drizzling as it has been for a few hours but nothing measurable ... yet.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 526 527 528
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Victoria
Dec 15, 2025 at 5:52 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
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
@Ergates OH has been doing the housework on Mondays since mid September so there are bits he never thinks of that need a good seeing to. It will last me a good few months and is, above all, a...
@Ergates OH has been doing the housework on Mondays since mid September so there are bits he never thinks of that need a good seeing to. It will last me a good few months and is, above all, a ploy to prevent all the decs going up far too early. Two weeks are fine but I get twitchy if they're...
@Ergates OH has been doing the housework on Mondays since mid September so there are bits he never thinks of that need a good seeing to. It will last me a good few months and is, above all, a ploy to prevent all the decs going up far too early. ...
@Ergates OH has been doing the housework on Mondays since mid September so there are bits he never thinks of that need a good seeing to. It will last me a good few months and is, above all, a...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 397 398 399
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 15, 2025 at 7:59 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
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...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 266 267 268
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lizzie27
Dec 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Spring Bulbs coming up early
I have snowdrop seeds sown in June all up. I save seed every year and this is the earliest I've seen ever.
I have snowdrop seeds sown in June all up. I save seed every year and this is the earliest I've seen ever.
I have snowdrop seeds sown in June all up. I save seed every year and this is the earliest I've seen ever.
I have snowdrop seeds sown in June all up. I save seed every year and this is the earliest I've seen ever.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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salar
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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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
YouTube mega thread
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Now this is interesting.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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NigelJ
Dec 14, 2025 at 1:30 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
Dendrobium kingianum
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.
One of mine is just a mass of roots but no flowers, maybe it needs a bit of attention.

Fof, Feb 6, 2024, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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pete
Dec 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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
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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
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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...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or joy.Very pleased with George and Karen and sorry...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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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147
lizzie27
Dec 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM

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