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  1. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
    @Sogni verdi sorry for your loss and the new blue is lovely.@Michael Hewett glad that you will get your furry friend on Friday.
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  2. 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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  3. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Just got my groceries delivered, never really look at the receipt, but I have this time, bought two different types of cheese, both cheddar, one has VAT and the other doesn't, sounds strange to me.
    Just got my groceries delivered, never really look at the receipt, but I have this time, bought two different types of cheese, both cheddar, one has VAT and the other doesn't, sounds strange to me.
    Just got my groceries delivered, never really look at the receipt, but I have this time, bought two different types of cheese, both cheddar, one has VAT and the other doesn't, sounds strange to me.
    Just got my groceries delivered, never really look at the receipt, but I have this time, bought two different types of cheese, both cheddar, one has VAT and the other doesn't, sounds strange to me.
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  4. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I've never thought of freezing them, I guess that would work but my freezer is pretty full, and there would be me opening a new can and not finding the frozen ones until I put the new ones in the...
    I've never thought of freezing them, I guess that would work but my freezer is pretty full, and there would be me opening a new can and not finding the frozen ones until I put the new ones in the freezer.:doh::biggrin: Also the real pain with frozen stuff is you have to plan hours ahead, to get it thawed...
    I've never thought of freezing them, I guess that would work but my freezer is pretty full, and there would be me opening a new can and not finding the frozen ones until I put the new ones in the freezer.:doh::biggrin: Also the real pain with frozen stuff is...
    I've never thought of freezing them, I guess that would work but my freezer is pretty full, and there would be me opening a new can and not finding the frozen ones until I put the new ones in the...
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  5. 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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  6. JWK
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  7. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Cut back my large Aesculus today, its getting too tall, so shredding/chipping is tomorrow's job.
    Cut back my large Aesculus today, its getting too tall, so shredding/chipping is tomorrow's job.
    Cut back my large Aesculus today, its getting too tall, so shredding/chipping is tomorrow's job.
    Cut back my large Aesculus today, its getting too tall, so shredding/chipping is tomorrow's job.
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  8. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Going to sign out for this evening so night night everyone. See you all tomorrow.
    Going to sign out for this evening so night night everyone. See you all tomorrow.
    Going to sign out for this evening so night night everyone. See you all tomorrow.
    Going to sign out for this evening so night night everyone. See you all tomorrow.
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  9. JWK
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    Chillies 2025

    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
    Last year I had a load of small chillies that I left on the shelf over a radiator and forgot about for several months. They dried out beautifully.
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  10. Logan
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  11. Kedi-Gato

    Toadstools, Mushrooms, Moss, Lichen, etc

    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
    It mostly grows in the previous years chippings.
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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. 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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  14. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can...
    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can probably put up with a bit of tap water.:biggrin:
    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can probably put up with a bit of tap water.:biggrin:
    I sometimes water my plants with nettle tea, admittedly not house plants. Now if a plant can survive a flourish on something that stinks like that, containing god knows what, I think they can...
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  15. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
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  17. 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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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
    @pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
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  19. 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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  20. 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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