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  1. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I can't cut a deep edge in it. :sad:
    Thanks,They're some of the easier ones. Others have tree roots or big rocks that ruin the line and make it difficult to do the edges. One side of that lawn used to have a gravel path and I...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 270 271 272
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    shiney
    Dec 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
  2. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    I had a lovely 20 minutes sitting in the sun a while ago, quite warm actually, 12.7c now. :biggrin:
    I had a lovely 20 minutes sitting in the sun a while ago, quite warm actually, 12.7c now. :biggrin:
    I had a lovely 20 minutes sitting in the sun a while ago, quite warm actually, 12.7c now. :biggrin:
    I had a lovely 20 minutes sitting in the sun a while ago, quite warm actually, 12.7c now. :biggrin:
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 545 546 547
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    Victoria
    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
  3. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 179 180 181
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    shiney
    Dec 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
  4. CanadianLori

    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...
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    CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM, Edible Gardening
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    shiney
    Dec 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    I know at times it might not seem like it:biggrin:,but this is basically a gardening forum, for showing off your garden.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 49 50 51
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    pete
    Dec 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
  6. Selleri

    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
  7. hailbopp

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

    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    Probably Bert Chippendale, his brother.:biggrin:
    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
  8. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    That is another meaning of it, it's true.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 26 27 28
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Dec 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
  9. Logan

    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
  10. Adam I

    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
  11. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We never mind them having it and I hope it works for...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs of it because they think it brings good luck. We...
    The white heather is only just starting to flower properly.It had a good trim back as it was getting a bit out of hand.For very many years we have had people popping in for sprigs...
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
    shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    shiney
    Dec 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
  12. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Morning all.I love my smartwatch. Not sure it accurately records all my steps though and it thinks I’m exercising if my heart rate goes up. It’s quite revealing how many steps you have to do to...
    Morning all.I love my smartwatch. Not sure it accurately records all my steps though and it thinks I’m exercising if my heart rate goes up. It’s quite revealing how many steps you have to do to burn a meagre amount of calories - about 2500 steps to burn just 100 calories often!Sounds like we...
    Morning all.I love my smartwatch. Not sure it accurately records all my steps though and it thinks I’m exercising if my heart rate goes up. It’s quite revealing how many steps you have to do to burn a meagre amount of calories - about 2500...
    Morning all.I love my smartwatch. Not sure it accurately records all my steps though and it thinks I’m exercising if my heart rate goes up. It’s quite revealing how many steps you have to do to...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 411 412 413
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    AuntyRach
    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
  13. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, New Members Introduction
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    Philippa
    Dec 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
  14. Selleri

    Tips and tricks for everyday life

    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Consider threatening them with barbed wire - they'll soon perk up :biggrin:
    Selleri, Dec 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Philippa
    Dec 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
  15. Snorky85

    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
  16. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 3 4 5
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    Retired
    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
  17. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Plus, flights, hotels, trainers, physios, etc, cost the same whether you play 3 or 5 sets.
    Plus, flights, hotels, trainers, physios, etc, cost the same whether you play 3 or 5 sets.
    Plus, flights, hotels, trainers, physios, etc, cost the same whether you play 3 or 5 sets.
    Plus, flights, hotels, trainers, physios, etc, cost the same whether you play 3 or 5 sets.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 296 297 298
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    ViewAhead
    Dec 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
  18. BB3
    Funny x 8

    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
  19. Kedi-Gato

    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
  20. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Resolution.jpg upload_2025-1-1_6-25-49.jpeg IMG-20250101-WA0000.jpg d418203fdbe636a6cc55c92096958dce.jpg New Years Resolution.jpg Promises.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 111 112 113
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    Ladybird4
    Dec 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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