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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New...
    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New Year to all weather watchers and we'll see what 2026 brings.
    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New Year to all weather watchers and we'll see what...
    The frost remained on the lawn all day where it was in the shade. But it was so sunny it gave me a headache?We have a weather warning for Friday for snow and ice and sub zero temps.Happy New...
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  2. JWK
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the front garden they've been there a few years now...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Just try it on the cats, I admit its annoying, getting it in the wrong pack, Having watched programmes like the factory it seems impossible it happened there. Maybe an employee of the supermarket...
    Just try it on the cats, I admit its annoying, getting it in the wrong pack, Having watched programmes like the factory it seems impossible it happened there. Maybe an employee of the supermarket in question decided to try a can and did the substitution.
    Just try it on the cats, I admit its annoying, getting it in the wrong pack, Having watched programmes like the factory it seems impossible it happened there. Maybe an employee of the supermarket in question decided to try a can and did the...
    Just try it on the cats, I admit its annoying, getting it in the wrong pack, Having watched programmes like the factory it seems impossible it happened there. Maybe an employee of the supermarket...
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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 don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
    I don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
    I don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
    I don't generally roast/grind my own, but am not averse to doing so, especially if it gives a better result. Every day is a learning day...
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  11. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Or they threw it over the fence!
    Or they threw it over the fence!
    Or they threw it over the fence!
    Or they threw it over the fence!
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  12. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight...
    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight reading all of your posts. I will see you in the morning (next year even) so if you are staying awake...
    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight reading all of your posts. I will see you in the...
    I am signing out for today (and for this year) and I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have proved to be informative, helpful, interesting and funny. It has been a delight...
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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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  17. hi2u_uk
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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 ?

    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
    The 10 Glossy Ibis moved close to Wareham town this morning, feeding in the flooded fields by a public footpath a few 100yds from home. I just hope they stay around for the winter.
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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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