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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
    Sunny 2c at the moment, cold overnight with a frost around minus 1c was the minimum but the atmosphere is damp so a white frost around early.
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  2. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
    Perry Bamonte of The Cure died on christmas eve..........
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid...
    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid frozen, just picked some bulbs remaining on top :(. I had everything covered with grid and stone to...
    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid frozen, just picked some bulbs remaining on top :(....
    T went down to -2.5c in the greenhouse. Very upset by fox, I dug in special plastic basket with 2 types of tulips and botanical crocuses bought recently, and it all dug out overnight, soil solid...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    They should both be zero rated I would have thought. What is the vatable cheddar?
    They should both be zero rated I would have thought. What is the vatable cheddar?
    They should both be zero rated I would have thought. What is the vatable cheddar?
    They should both be zero rated I would have thought. What is the vatable cheddar?
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best shape. Monday morning, I brought it to the service. When we...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I can afford it, I keep the car in the best...
    We past the MOT in the middle of December but received a list of things that needed to be done. Quote was £769. My car allows me to enjoy places, I wouldn't be able to cycle to and as long as I...
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  6. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I do use quite a lot of dried beans/chick peas - works well as long as I remember to soak them overnight if I want to use them the next day :redface: As for the bought Baked Beans, I always put plenty of...
    I do use quite a lot of dried beans/chick peas - works well as long as I remember to soak them overnight if I want to use them the next day :redface: As for the bought Baked Beans, I always put plenty of black pepper and a wee bit of cayenne chilli in them.
    I do use quite a lot of dried beans/chick peas - works well as long as I remember to soak them overnight if I want to use them the next day :redface: As for the bought Baked Beans, I always put plenty of black pepper and a wee bit of cayenne chilli in them.
    I do use quite a lot of dried beans/chick peas - works well as long as I remember to soak them overnight if I want to use them the next day :redface: As for the bought Baked Beans, I always put plenty of...
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
    Love it @Cordy :biggrin:
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  12. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Happy new year to all. My wife's older daughter always has a big new year bash. I must admit I'm trying to find an excuse not to go, I find it all a bit much these days. See you on the other side.
    Happy new year to all. My wife's older daughter always has a big new year bash. I must admit I'm trying to find an excuse not to go, I find it all a bit much these days. See you on the other side.
    Happy new year to all. My wife's older daughter always has a big new year bash. I must admit I'm trying to find an excuse not to go, I find it all a bit much these days. See you on the other side.
    Happy new year to all. My wife's older daughter always has a big new year bash. I must admit I'm trying to find an excuse not to go, I find it all a bit much these days. See you on the other side.
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  13. 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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  14. Logan
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  15. 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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  16. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
    i never had an issue with houseplants and we have extremely hard water. but it killed my carnivorous plant instantlychloroamines are bad news and shouldnt be used imo. check your area
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  18. 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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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    I'm having a moan! I am supporting huge flocks of sparrows (not intentionally) from what seems like miles around, they are eating all the food from the ground feeders before the othe birds get a...
    I'm having a moan! I am supporting huge flocks of sparrows (not intentionally) from what seems like miles around, they are eating all the food from the ground feeders before the othe birds get a look in. Do they eat other grains like chicken food that would be cheaper to buy?
    I'm having a moan! I am supporting huge flocks of sparrows (not intentionally) from what seems like miles around, they are eating all the food from the ground feeders before the othe birds get a look in. Do they eat other grains like chicken...
    I'm having a moan! I am supporting huge flocks of sparrows (not intentionally) from what seems like miles around, they are eating all the food from the ground feeders before the othe birds get a...
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  20. 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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