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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
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
We have had a miserable cloudy day, but now its dark the moon is showing through, spells frost to me. If we must have thick grey clouds, can we have it at night, please and the clear sky during...
We have had a miserable cloudy day, but now its dark the moon is showing through, spells frost to me. If we must have thick grey clouds, can we have it at night, please and the clear sky during the day.
We have had a miserable cloudy day, but now its dark the moon is showing through, spells frost to me. If we must have thick grey clouds, can we have it at night, please and the clear sky during the day.
We have had a miserable cloudy day, but now its dark the moon is showing through, spells frost to me. If we must have thick grey clouds, can we have it at night, please and the clear sky during...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 544 545 546
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pete
Dec 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Feeding houseplants in winter.
My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after...
My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after that.If the growth is strong and not pale or "watery" thin long stems, everything should be just...
My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after that.If the growth is strong and not pale or...
My houseplants also have a growth spurt in winter, my theory is that as I tend to re-pot them in spring they focus on root growth into the new compost and have spare energy to put up foliage after...
Esoxlucius, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM, Other Plants
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Selleri
Dec 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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pete
Dec 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Good news that the dishwasher has been installed and is working @Penny_Forthem - long may it continue to do so.We enjoyed our shopping trip but didn't go overboard, I bought myself new PJ's and...
Good news that the dishwasher has been installed and is working @Penny_Forthem - long may it continue to do so.We enjoyed our shopping trip but didn't go overboard, I bought myself new PJ's and bedsocks and OH a new jumper (I need to prise the one he's wearing off his body for washing!) It's...
Good news that the dishwasher has been installed and is working @Penny_Forthem - long may it continue to do so.We enjoyed our shopping trip but didn't go overboard, I bought myself new PJ's and bedsocks and OH a new jumper (I need to prise the...
Good news that the dishwasher has been installed and is working @Penny_Forthem - long may it continue to do so.We enjoyed our shopping trip but didn't go overboard, I bought myself new PJ's and...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 410 411 412
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lizzie27
Dec 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2025
What a lovely story, Selleri.
What a lovely story, Selleri.
What a lovely story, Selleri.
What a lovely story, Selleri.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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Tidemark
Dec 28, 2025 at 7:38 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
YouTube mega thread
Golden retriever having a grooming session
Golden retriever having a grooming session
Golden retriever having a grooming session
Golden retriever having a grooming session
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 21 22 23
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Logan
Dec 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
I'm glad to know your dog is now able to wear you out @Thevictorian I bet it's a huge relief !
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 18 19 20
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Michael Hewett
Dec 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Lilac/Syringa - types of
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely...
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely original flower is lost. I also read somewhere that double flowers are harder for bees to navigate,...
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely original flower is lost. I also read somewhere that...
Thank you; I feel you are right and this is what my gut tells me too. I don't know why we have to breed plants to become so 'over-showy'. Some doubles are so complicated looking, the lovely...
plantgirl, Dec 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM, Other Plants
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plantgirl
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:16 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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What's looking Exotic 2025
Strelizia reginae blooming for holiday season ...
Strelizia reginae blooming for holiday season ...
Strelizia reginae blooming for holiday season ...
Strelizia reginae blooming for holiday season ...

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Tropical Gardening ... 15 16 17
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Victoria
Dec 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Electric cars.
Huzzah! Cheap EVs all round then. A vehicle type I can understand.
Huzzah! Cheap EVs all round then. A vehicle type I can understand.
Huzzah! Cheap EVs all round then. A vehicle type I can understand.
Huzzah! Cheap EVs all round then. A vehicle type I can understand.
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 179 180 181
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NigelJ
Dec 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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
Whaaattt?
Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
Like IAs I say, pointless. I wouldn't want to stand there trying to hit a ball as hard as they whack it, male or female.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 296 297 298
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pete
Dec 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
Thank you @Ladybird4
Thank you @Ladybird4
Thank you @Ladybird4
Thank you @Ladybird4
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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Logan
Dec 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Beautifully neat lawn edges @shiney, must do ours soon.
Beautifully neat lawn edges @shiney, must do ours soon.
Beautifully neat lawn edges @shiney, must do ours soon.
Beautifully neat lawn edges @shiney, must do ours soon.
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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lizzie27
Dec 28, 2025 at 8:31 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
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....
OrangeHeart, Dec 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM, Cacti and Succulents
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Selleri
Dec 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
OrangeHeart, Dec 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM, Gardening Discussions
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OrangeHeart
Dec 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM

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