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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Had a bit of a frost and some of the paths were slippy but now gone,It was sunny but now it's cloudy with a moderate breeze from the north east temp 6c feels like 3c
    Had a bit of a frost and some of the paths were slippy but now gone,It was sunny but now it's cloudy with a moderate breeze from the north east temp 6c feels like 3c
    Had a bit of a frost and some of the paths were slippy but now gone,It was sunny but now it's cloudy with a moderate breeze from the north east temp 6c feels like 3c
    Had a bit of a frost and some of the paths were slippy but now gone,It was sunny but now it's cloudy with a moderate breeze from the north east temp 6c feels like 3c
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Crush a clove of garlic in a mug, good squirt of lemon juice, teaspoonful of honey, boiling water. Stir and drink while soon as it's cool enough.
    Crush a clove of garlic in a mug, good squirt of lemon juice, teaspoonful of honey, boiling water. Stir and drink while soon as it's cool enough.
    Crush a clove of garlic in a mug, good squirt of lemon juice, teaspoonful of honey, boiling water. Stir and drink while soon as it's cool enough.
    Crush a clove of garlic in a mug, good squirt of lemon juice, teaspoonful of honey, boiling water. Stir and drink while soon as it's cool enough.
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the...
    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the fence will be coming down to its quite rotten.
    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the fence will be coming down to its quite rotten.
    Yes it going to be a long flower bed full length of the wall thinking maybe a exotic planting scheme, I'll be taking out the wall behind the cone ( right cone ) to connect it to the other bed, the...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Woke to a bright but chilly morning. Then went back to sleep until 10am! Will pop out later for a top up shop, I might take a walk round the block for a stretch, then do a final dust round before...
    Woke to a bright but chilly morning. Then went back to sleep until 10am! Will pop out later for a top up shop, I might take a walk round the block for a stretch, then do a final dust round before Visitors arriving this evening. Glad everybody seems to have survived Christmas. Seems to be a long...
    Woke to a bright but chilly morning. Then went back to sleep until 10am! Will pop out later for a top up shop, I might take a walk round the block for a stretch, then do a final dust round before Visitors arriving this evening. Glad everybody...
    Woke to a bright but chilly morning. Then went back to sleep until 10am! Will pop out later for a top up shop, I might take a walk round the block for a stretch, then do a final dust round before...
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  5. BB3
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    Fugitive pickled walnuts.

    Well, they never turned up. I hope that they discovered a better purpose to their existence than bringing joy to my Christmas feasting. The stilton tasted better with port anyway - so there. PS....
    Well, they never turned up. I hope that they discovered a better purpose to their existence than bringing joy to my Christmas feasting. The stilton tasted better with port anyway - so there. PS. To rub pickling vinegar into the wound, there was a recipe involving pw on the television today. I...
    Well, they never turned up. I hope that they discovered a better purpose to their existence than bringing joy to my Christmas feasting. The stilton tasted better with port anyway - so there. PS. To rub pickling vinegar into the wound, there was a...
    Well, they never turned up. I hope that they discovered a better purpose to their existence than bringing joy to my Christmas feasting. The stilton tasted better with port anyway - so there. PS....
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  6. Selleri

    Tips and tricks for everyday life

    I don't log in to any government site so can't yet moan about that. :heehee:
    I don't log in to any government site so can't yet moan about that. :heehee:
    I don't log in to any government site so can't yet moan about that. :heehee:
    I don't log in to any government site so can't yet moan about that. :heehee:
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  7. OrangeHeart

    How to save this cactus please

    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case....
    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case. Root mealybugs and such.It might be worth taking it out from the pot again and inspect the roots...
    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case. Root mealybugs and such.It might be worth taking...
    Agree with @Michael Hewett that it looks like a root problem. Vine weevil would probably have been very visible when you took it out but there are other, small root pests that could be the case....
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  8. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    You could always dig a huge hole in your garden, fill it with water and stick that contraption on top! Then you'd have a proper well!!And if your "friend" calls round you could chuck them down...
    You could always dig a huge hole in your garden, fill it with water and stick that contraption on top! Then you'd have a proper well!!And if your "friend" calls round you could chuck them down it as repayment for buying you the eyesore in the first place!
    You could always dig a huge hole in your garden, fill it with water and stick that contraption on top! Then you'd have a proper well!!And if your "friend" calls round you could chuck them down it as repayment for buying you the eyesore in the...
    You could always dig a huge hole in your garden, fill it with water and stick that contraption on top! Then you'd have a proper well!!And if your "friend" calls round you could chuck them down...
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
    Shops are back to normal. Went to Lidl this morning and it was nearly empty, and no music playing.Just spotted the first snowdrop flowers emerging.
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  10. plantgirl

    Lilac/Syringa - types of

    I think you might need one of the older varieties as the trend seems to be to make them compact, bright and double flowered. I'm not that familiar with the cultivars but a friend has syringa...
    I think you might need one of the older varieties as the trend seems to be to make them compact, bright and double flowered. I'm not that familiar with the cultivars but a friend has syringa primrose which is a nice single. It is a slightly yellow white though so might not fit with what you are...
    I think you might need one of the older varieties as the trend seems to be to make them compact, bright and double flowered. I'm not that familiar with the cultivars but a friend has syringa primrose which is a nice single. It is a slightly...
    I think you might need one of the older varieties as the trend seems to be to make them compact, bright and double flowered. I'm not that familiar with the cultivars but a friend has syringa...
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  11. OrangeHeart

    New England Aster Seed

    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
    I could sow some and see what happens. I was going to give to some friends but that I'm not sure about
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
    This is more like it!
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  13. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana gold and red aji delight. Im told they get bigger than normal chillis. not spicy. scotch bonnets are...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana gold and red aji delight. Im told they get bigger...
    I took 2 of the sweet peppers indoors with all of the yellow bacinhos. those will be in their third year now and theyre getting nice and productive.i will try growing 2 Baccatums again: havana...
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  14. JWK
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  15. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
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  16. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
    I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian :biggrin: I bet it's a huge relief !
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  17. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I'm not at all convinced that pointing out the use of child labour in the DRC would enrage EV drivers? Are we particularly sensitive to uncomfortable information?For myself, I'm left despairing,...
    I'm not at all convinced that pointing out the use of child labour in the DRC would enrage EV drivers? Are we particularly sensitive to uncomfortable information?For myself, I'm left despairing, saddened, and curious about what action to take...
    I'm not at all convinced that pointing out the use of child labour in the DRC would enrage EV drivers? Are we particularly sensitive to uncomfortable information?For myself, I'm left despairing, saddened, and curious about what action to take...
    I'm not at all convinced that pointing out the use of child labour in the DRC would enrage EV drivers? Are we particularly sensitive to uncomfortable information?For myself, I'm left despairing,...
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  18. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
    Frosted Heucheras adding some interest this morning.
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  19. SomersetChap

    Wisteria - Any ideas what this is?

    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend grew well too then she also moved house but she...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved house and left it behind.The one I gave a friend...
    I grew 3 wisterias from seeds from a seed pod from my wisteria years ago. They grew into plants but mine died.The one I gave my daughter grew well and flowered some years later then she moved...
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  20. burnie
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    Onion growing 2026

    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
    Right thanks.
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