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  1. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Flipping cold out there this morning; pulled out the rampant nasturtiums, yards of the things, still had some flowers on them. Cut Dahlia campanulata down to 3 - 4 ft above the ground, D excelsa...
    Flipping cold out there this morning; pulled out the rampant nasturtiums, yards of the things, still had some flowers on them. Cut Dahlia campanulata down to 3 - 4 ft above the ground, D excelsa still has good leaves on it so left that one alone, removed leaves and finished flower heads from...
    Flipping cold out there this morning; pulled out the rampant nasturtiums, yards of the things, still had some flowers on them. Cut Dahlia campanulata down to 3 - 4 ft above the ground, D excelsa still has good leaves on it so left that one alone,...
    Flipping cold out there this morning; pulled out the rampant nasturtiums, yards of the things, still had some flowers on them. Cut Dahlia campanulata down to 3 - 4 ft above the ground, D excelsa...
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  2. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
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  3. hi2u_uk
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    If plants are doing well with tap water I wouldn't go into extra effort. In the end, our tap water is good enough to drink, and most plants are not that fussy. (There are some special exceptions...
    If plants are doing well with tap water I wouldn't go into extra effort. In the end, our tap water is good enough to drink, and most plants are not that fussy. (There are some special exceptions of course).Chloring is highly volatile so filling the watering can in the evening and watering in...
    If plants are doing well with tap water I wouldn't go into extra effort. In the end, our tap water is good enough to drink, and most plants are not that fussy. (There are some special exceptions of course).Chloring is highly volatile so...
    If plants are doing well with tap water I wouldn't go into extra effort. In the end, our tap water is good enough to drink, and most plants are not that fussy. (There are some special exceptions...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good evening,It’s been cold here, but brightened up a bit this afternoon. We decided to go to a nearby English Heritage property and garden. Although the property was closed, the garden was...
    Good evening,It’s been cold here, but brightened up a bit this afternoon. We decided to go to a nearby English Heritage property and garden. Although the property was closed, the garden was open, along with the cafe. We had a lovely stroll around and then headed to the cafe for a hot...
    Good evening,It’s been cold here, but brightened up a bit this afternoon. We decided to go to a nearby English Heritage property and garden. Although the property was closed, the garden was open, along with the cafe. We had a lovely stroll...
    Good evening,It’s been cold here, but brightened up a bit this afternoon. We decided to go to a nearby English Heritage property and garden. Although the property was closed, the garden was...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Apologies ... I didn't give my condolences for the loss of Blues. :imphrt: :cat-kittyandsmiley: My Magic Sam was 20 when he left me ... but was the mentor to Van. Both excellently behaved boys.
    Apologies ... I didn't give my condolences for the loss of Blues. :imphrt: :cat-kittyandsmiley: My Magic Sam was 20 when he left me ... but was the mentor to Van. Both excellently behaved boys.
    Apologies ... I didn't give my condolences for the loss of Blues. :imphrt: :cat-kittyandsmiley: My Magic Sam was 20 when he left me ... but was the mentor to Van. Both excellently behaved boys.
    Apologies ... I didn't give my condolences for the loss of Blues. :imphrt: :cat-kittyandsmiley: My Magic Sam was 20 when he left me ... but was the mentor to Van. Both excellently behaved boys.
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    We had a rather pleasant day today. After 2 days of wet cold, we had a dry cold today, even with sunshine from 12 on. I went out and had a walk. 2 days at home because of the cold weather is not...
    We had a rather pleasant day today. After 2 days of wet cold, we had a dry cold today, even with sunshine from 12 on. I went out and had a walk. 2 days at home because of the cold weather is not good for me. Not looking forward to the days ahead. Icy conditions means I can’t drive. As Logan...
    We had a rather pleasant day today. After 2 days of wet cold, we had a dry cold today, even with sunshine from 12 on. I went out and had a walk. 2 days at home because of the cold weather is not good for me. Not looking forward to the days...
    We had a rather pleasant day today. After 2 days of wet cold, we had a dry cold today, even with sunshine from 12 on. I went out and had a walk. 2 days at home because of the cold weather is not...
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I only buy small tins of beans, and Branston dont seem to make them, or at least where I go doesn't sell them, so I tend to buy Heinz, never use them as straight out the tin, usually pour some...
    I only buy small tins of beans, and Branston dont seem to make them, or at least where I go doesn't sell them, so I tend to buy Heinz, never use them as straight out the tin, usually pour some bacon fat in with them, of just put them in the pan with the bacon, also livened up with an OXO for...
    I only buy small tins of beans, and Branston dont seem to make them, or at least where I go doesn't sell them, so I tend to buy Heinz, never use them as straight out the tin, usually pour some bacon fat in with them, of just put them in the pan...
    I only buy small tins of beans, and Branston dont seem to make them, or at least where I go doesn't sell them, so I tend to buy Heinz, never use them as straight out the tin, usually pour some...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. pete
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    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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