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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...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 546 547 548
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simone_in_wiltshire
Dec 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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...
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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CanadianLori
Dec 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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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...
MrHappyDays, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM, Container Gardening ... 2
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Selleri
Dec 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2025
Apologies ... I didn't give my condolences for the loss of Blues. 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. 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. 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. My Magic Sam was 20 when he left me ... but was the mentor to Van. Both excellently behaved boys.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 20 21 22
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Victoria
Dec 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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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...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 271 272 273
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NigelJ
Dec 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
Reflections
Reflections
Reflections
Reflections

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Friendly
Dec 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
is my plant about to flower ?
hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025, Container Gardening
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hi2u_uk
Dec 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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...
Bear, Dec 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM, Trees
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CarolineL
Dec 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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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.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 415 416 417
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NigelJ
Dec 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
It was brisk, to say the least! We stopped at Nercwys forest and admired a beautifully turned out cob with plaited mane. I wanted to get on and ride away! OH has aspirations of spending a few...
It was brisk, to say the least! We stopped at Nercwys forest and admired a beautifully turned out cob with plaited mane. I wanted to get on and ride away! OH has aspirations of spending a few nights on the van before it closes on the 15th, for 6 weeks. Given the forecast, they remain...
It was brisk, to say the least! We stopped at Nercwys forest and admired a beautifully turned out cob with plaited mane. I wanted to get on and ride away! OH has aspirations of spending a few nights on the van before it closes on the 15th, for 6...
It was brisk, to say the least! We stopped at Nercwys forest and admired a beautifully turned out cob with plaited mane. I wanted to get on and ride away! OH has aspirations of spending a few...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 412 413 414
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Penny_Forthem
Dec 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Whaaattt?
Branston - far superior to Heinz. Or, there is a good recipe (Hairy Bikers, I think.. or Tom Kerridge) that you can make your own.
Branston - far superior to Heinz. Or, there is a good recipe (Hairy Bikers, I think.. or Tom Kerridge) that you can make your own.
Branston - far superior to Heinz. Or, there is a good recipe (Hairy Bikers, I think.. or Tom Kerridge) that you can make your own.
Branston - far superior to Heinz. Or, there is a good recipe (Hairy Bikers, I think.. or Tom Kerridge) that you can make your own.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 298 299 300
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Fat Controller
Dec 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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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.
burnie, Dec 16, 2025, Edible Gardening
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pete
Dec 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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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. Enjoy your brilliance.
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. Enjoy your brilliance.
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....
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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Tidemark
Dec 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 50 51 52
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pete
Dec 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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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...

micearguers, Mar 19, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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micearguers
Dec 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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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

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Jenny namaste
Dec 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 112 113 114
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Ergates
Dec 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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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
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...
Esoxlucius, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM, Other Plants
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cactus_girl
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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...
BB3, Dec 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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Pete8
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM

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