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  1. Bear

    Holly how to tell male or female when not in flower

    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing them, unless you do like @Adam I suggests, you have...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings because I had quite a failure rate. As for sexing...
    I have taken cuttings from a Holly with particularly large orange berries. They are very slow to take! I would suggest strip off most of leaves, gritty soil mixture, and use loads of cuttings...
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  2. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    Rainwater is tops when it comes to watering plants but I don't collect rainwater at all. No need.I have a huge fish tank in my house and my weekly water changes give me more water than my plants...
    Rainwater is tops when it comes to watering plants but I don't collect rainwater at all. No need.I have a huge fish tank in my house and my weekly water changes give me more water than my plants would ever need.Aquarium water quite possibly is even better than rainwater because it has a %...
    Rainwater is tops when it comes to watering plants but I don't collect rainwater at all. No need.I have a huge fish tank in my house and my weekly water changes give me more water than my plants would ever need.Aquarium water quite possibly...
    Rainwater is tops when it comes to watering plants but I don't collect rainwater at all. No need.I have a huge fish tank in my house and my weekly water changes give me more water than my plants...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    I went to see the cat, he's lovely and I'll be collecting him on Friday morning. Apparently his previous owners went away and left him on his own, and I think he must have been hit by a car or...
    I went to see the cat, he's lovely and I'll be collecting him on Friday morning. Apparently his previous owners went away and left him on his own, and I think he must have been hit by a car or something, because his leg was broken in several places and had to be amputated.In the cattery I...
    I went to see the cat, he's lovely and I'll be collecting him on Friday morning. Apparently his previous owners went away and left him on his own, and I think he must have been hit by a car or something, because his leg was broken in several...
    I went to see the cat, he's lovely and I'll be collecting him on Friday morning. Apparently his previous owners went away and left him on his own, and I think he must have been hit by a car or...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Sunny with scattered loud all afternoon. It has been over 14c since one o'clock, still is sunny and 14.3c and no breeze. May be 10c or so tonight.
    Sunny with scattered loud all afternoon. It has been over 14c since one o'clock, still is sunny and 14.3c and no breeze. May be 10c or so tonight.
    Sunny with scattered loud all afternoon. It has been over 14c since one o'clock, still is sunny and 14.3c and no breeze. May be 10c or so tonight.
    Sunny with scattered loud all afternoon. It has been over 14c since one o'clock, still is sunny and 14.3c and no breeze. May be 10c or so tonight.
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  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans...
    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans production reminded me how much they had changed. I always have a book to hand when watching TV, mute...
    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans production reminded me how much they had changed. I...
    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I couldn't be that cruel, well maybe the neighbours yappy dog, or my brothers dog that barks at me every time I move when I visit.
    I couldn't be that cruel, well maybe the neighbours yappy dog, or my brothers dog that barks at me every time I move when I visit.
    I couldn't be that cruel, well maybe the neighbours yappy dog, or my brothers dog that barks at me every time I move when I visit.
    I couldn't be that cruel, well maybe the neighbours yappy dog, or my brothers dog that barks at me every time I move when I visit.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I did get some weeding done this morning and moved a paving slab I probably shouldn't have. On with the Voltarol quick! Enjoyed being outside though as it was a tad milder this morning and I...
    I did get some weeding done this morning and moved a paving slab I probably shouldn't have. On with the Voltarol quick! Enjoyed being outside though as it was a tad milder this morning and I needed to get out of my daughter's way whilst she was packing. Tempers were beginning to fly. She's just...
    I did get some weeding done this morning and moved a paving slab I probably shouldn't have. On with the Voltarol quick! Enjoyed being outside though as it was a tad milder this morning and I needed to get out of my daughter's way whilst she was...
    I did get some weeding done this morning and moved a paving slab I probably shouldn't have. On with the Voltarol quick! Enjoyed being outside though as it was a tad milder this morning and I...
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  8. burnie
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    Potato growing 2026

    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
    I seem to get a reasonable crop off of the ones I missed the year before, just makes me wonder if the drying out through the winter is not the best of things for a seed potato tuber.
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  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Hee hee !!! All strength to your elbow @simone_in_wiltshire .You have a far better brain than I have.I have a hard time working out how long a cake is going to take to bake in my wonky oven....
    Hee hee !!! All strength to your elbow @simone_in_wiltshire .You have a far better brain than I have.I have a hard time working out how long a cake is going to take to bake in my wonky oven. :biggrin:Enjoy your brilliance. :spinning:
    Hee hee !!! All strength to your elbow @simone_in_wiltshire .You have a far better brain than I have.I have a hard time working out how long a cake is going to take to bake in my wonky oven. :biggrin:Enjoy your brilliance. :spinning:
    Hee hee !!! All strength to your elbow @simone_in_wiltshire .You have a far better brain than I have.I have a hard time working out how long a cake is going to take to bake in my wonky oven....
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
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  11. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy Twixmas and may 2026 unfurl fair!
    We've seen some good ferns on this thread in 2025, but summer here was a drought and a struggle. My ferns recovered in autumn, and now provide a restful winter picture. Have a great and crozy...
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  12. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
    A Mimosa - in flower ( just ) on Chiistmas Day jenny namaste
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  13. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    XX Try it......its worth it.
    XX Try it......its worth it.
    XX Try it......its worth it.
    XX Try it......its worth it.
    Resolution.jpg upload_2025-1-1_6-25-49.jpeg IMG-20250101-WA0000.jpg d418203fdbe636a6cc55c92096958dce.jpg New Years Resolution.jpg Promises.jpg
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  14. 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...
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  15. Esoxlucius

    Feeding houseplants in winter.

    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed all year round. And mist some too.I have a...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am feeding all my house plants and water them as needed...
    My Kentia palm is producing new leaves and I could do with removing a large one as it's in front of the TV. It's got a wall light above it so it has some extra light in the evenings.I am...
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  16. BB3

    Supermarket potato disease

    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec) when spuds roast their best.Many years ago I met a...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec)...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
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  17. 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...
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  18. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    There has been some sunshine in Norfolk. I've cut down and cleared some messy plants in the front garden and pruned the 2 climbing roses, Mme Caroline Testout and Iceberg, on the cottage wall,...
    There has been some sunshine in Norfolk. I've cut down and cleared some messy plants in the front garden and pruned the 2 climbing roses, Mme Caroline Testout and Iceberg, on the cottage wall, also tidied up the rambling rose, Albertine, and pruned Grosvenor House.
    There has been some sunshine in Norfolk. I've cut down and cleared some messy plants in the front garden and pruned the 2 climbing roses, Mme Caroline Testout and Iceberg, on the cottage wall, also tidied up the rambling rose, Albertine, and...
    There has been some sunshine in Norfolk. I've cut down and cleared some messy plants in the front garden and pruned the 2 climbing roses, Mme Caroline Testout and Iceberg, on the cottage wall,...
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  19. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
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  20. hailbopp

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

    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing or some of form other camouflage you can think of?
    How about putting it somewhere that is very visible to them but not constantly in your line of site and planting a few fake vines over the edges of the thing to make it look like they are growing...
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