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Chillies 2026
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...

CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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shiney
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.
We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.
We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.
We had some seaside visitors today. Quite a lot and very noisy.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 49 50 51
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cactus_girl
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Recommend a climbing Rose please!
Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned looking. They are both vigorous and will cover a wall.
Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower and are charmingly cottagy and old fashioned...
Have a look at Cecile Brunner, which has tiny exquisite buds and clusters of small pink flowers and The Albrighton Rambler with lots of very double small pale pink flowers. They both repeat flower...
Selleri, Dec 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it .
I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it .
I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it .
I’m not so sure @simone_in_wiltshire, painting could transform it .

hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Dec 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is perfect at 6.30 am), and run wild around the foreign...
My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast should always come with a dessert (ice cream is...
My brother allows me a free hand in Horroraunting, but his wife is a bit more sensible and tries to control us a bit.So what if my niece and I are both early risers and agree that a breakfast...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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Selleri
Dec 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
YouTube mega thread
Man builds a 3D printed house for a frog, then makes it more and more palatial. It's only just over 2 minutes, well worth your time!
Man builds a 3D printed house for a frog, then makes it more and more palatial. It's only just over 2 minutes, well worth your time!
Man builds a 3D printed house for a frog, then makes it more and more palatial. It's only just over 2 minutes, well worth your time!
Man builds a 3D printed house for a frog, then makes it more and more palatial. It's only just over 2 minutes, well worth your time!
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Escarpment
Dec 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Electric cars.
But the 75% reduction will be due to the high price of electric in the past 4 years, what would the reduction in bills been if the cost per kWh was still the same as early 2021.With high costs...
But the 75% reduction will be due to the high price of electric in the past 4 years, what would the reduction in bills been if the cost per kWh was still the same as early 2021.With high costs per kWh for electric as they are, then the payback time will be quicker. But we keep on getting told,...
But the 75% reduction will be due to the high price of electric in the past 4 years, what would the reduction in bills been if the cost per kWh was still the same as early 2021.With high costs per kWh for electric as they are, then the payback...
But the 75% reduction will be due to the high price of electric in the past 4 years, what would the reduction in bills been if the cost per kWh was still the same as early 2021.With high costs...
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 178 179 180
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gks
Dec 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Slow release fertiliser and microplastics
Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in the digestive systems of cattle let alone in the...
Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using PAS100, those microplastics don't even break down in...
Agree, even the best PAS100 compost still contains plastic, which will take far longer to break down than the polymer on slow release fertiliser.Then you have farmers that are widely using...
Adam I, Dec 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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gks
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.
Acacia dealbata just starting to flower.Daphne odora aureomarginataFirst Hellebore.Just one remaining Nemesia flower even after four frosts.

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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strongylodon
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above...
Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above 0c. Radiation frost.
Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above 0c. Radiation frost.
Never heard of Glass frost, its totally new to me. That's why I thought it was a typo.Sounds like ground frost to me when the cold forms low but the actual air temperature is still above...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 543 544 545
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pete
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but...
Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but they must verify my account and are sending a code to my account; it doesn't arrive. Why? Because my...
Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but they must verify my account and are sending a code...
Like many before me, I suspect, I have been going round in ever decreasing circles. I have been trying to access the O2 help website; I tell them my SIM isn't working; they say they can help, but...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 409 410 411
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Penny_Forthem
Dec 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and feel home in the North East clay. Potted up the...
Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the bulbs. Fingers crossed they appreciate the effort and...
Finally, finally managed to plant my botanical tulips. I have done my best for them, a South- West facing sloping bed with much improved well dug soil, I also added a layer of sand under the...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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Selleri
Dec 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Another Hello from Dorset!
Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's...
Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's answered in a trice.So buckle up and join the ride It's always lots of fun, Grab a seat, a cup of...
Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's answered in a trice.So buckle up and join the ride It's...
Welcome to the forum, I'm sorry it's so late, But rest assured that you will find The members on here great .There's always someone handy To offer up advice. If you have a question It's...
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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AnniD
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Tips and tricks for everyday life
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up
Selleri, Dec 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Environmentally Friendly Ideas
For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub | Greene King for Good
For those of you wondering what to do with those empty plastic chocolate/biscuits tubs, if you live near to a Greene King pub they can be taken there. The money raised goes to Macmillan .Tub2Pub...
Snorky85, Feb 24, 2020, Off-Topic Discussion
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AnniD
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Latest hobby.
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display...
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display this on the new large monitor in the studio. I'm really pleased about this because in the past I'd...
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display this on the new large monitor in the studio. I'm...
Hi,I've just found a useful bonus; free music scores on the web; I've now got "What a wonderful World" four pages in PDF format I've copied directly to my music memory stick; I can now display...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3 4
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Retired
Dec 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Whaaattt?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church, just yards away, which puts them off a bit ?
I have been known to creep out into the garden in the early hours..........admittedly to watch the Hhogs but I'm sure I would have noticed the odd Vampire or 2. Mind you, it could be the Church,...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 295 296 297
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Fugitive pickled walnuts.
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having to drink lots of cold beer to sooth it.
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow any of it.My tongue still feels burnt, I'm having...
I was thinking mine could make a good fence treatment, or preservative for any timber that is going into the ground, it has a very similar colour to creosote. I'm glad I didn't actually swallow...
BB3, Dec 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc
Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
Has anyone else noticed a dearth of Toadstools etc. in their garden this Autumn. Just a couple for me which is unusual. Weather related ?
Kedi-Gato, Oct 16, 2007, Identification Area ... 4 5 6
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Philippa
Dec 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
On Thursday as I was cooking Christmas Dinner my son said 'One day I will help you with the bills, groceries, expenses and the house-work'My eyes really filled up.He will be 34 next month.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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Cordy
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM

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