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Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Palustris
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Whaaattt?
Has anyone clicked on "dive deeper in AI mode", which appears at the end of AI's summary in a google search?
Has anyone clicked on "dive deeper in AI mode", which appears at the end of AI's summary in a google search?
Has anyone clicked on "dive deeper in AI mode", which appears at the end of AI's summary in a google search?
Has anyone clicked on "dive deeper in AI mode", which appears at the end of AI's summary in a google search?
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 277 278 279
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cactus_girl
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Update:- I finally got the quotes which ranged from very high to horrendous . With both of them they said the brick option would be more expensive. The cheapest quote, which I have accepted is...
Update:- I finally got the quotes which ranged from very high to horrendous . With both of them they said the brick option would be more expensive. The cheapest quote, which I have accepted is £2,400 . The most expensive was almost double that!Having spoken to some builders I know (now...
Update:- I finally got the quotes which ranged from very high to horrendous . With both of them they said the brick option would be more expensive. The cheapest quote, which I have accepted is £2,400 . The most expensive was almost double...
Update:- I finally got the quotes which ranged from very high to horrendous . With both of them they said the brick option would be more expensive. The cheapest quote, which I have accepted is...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 7 8 9
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shiney
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
BB3, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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LittleSparrah
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 33 34 35
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Valleysgirl
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
Dark but sunrise at 08.13 and just heard our resident Owl when I quickly opened the front bedroom window . Mild , not windy for a change oh and no rain .
Dark but sunrise at 08.13 and just heard our resident Owl when I quickly opened the front bedroom window . Mild , not windy for a change oh and no rain .
Dark but sunrise at 08.13 and just heard our resident Owl when I quickly opened the front bedroom window . Mild , not windy for a change oh and no rain .
Dark but sunrise at 08.13 and just heard our resident Owl when I quickly opened the front bedroom window . Mild , not windy for a change oh and no rain .
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 526 527 528
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Valleysgirl
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
Sounds like something a drug addict would do.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 402 403 404
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NigelJ
Dec 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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Ladybird4
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we...
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we just enjoy the craic. My only moan was that there was no heating on (that could be discerned...
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we just enjoy the craic. My only moan was that there...
Good morning everyone. Good night last night and oh I enjoyed not having to attempt answering some of the questions. My team didn't win but we are used to that and it never really daunts us as we...

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 397 398 399
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Ladybird4
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Currently Listening To 2025
Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
Glad to hear you saw your idol @longk but to be honest, I'd have drowned myself in the bath listening to that.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 4 5 6
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Sheal
Dec 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
Abelia “Edward Goucher” might suit, evergreen with pink flowers. There’s another Choisya, C. White Dazzler, with fine filigree dark green leaves and white flowers, plus the orange scent. Also,...
Abelia “Edward Goucher” might suit, evergreen with pink flowers. There’s another Choisya, C. White Dazzler, with fine filigree dark green leaves and white flowers, plus the orange scent. Also, there’s Choisya Aztec Pearl. I grow the more common one, C. ternata Sundance, but the leaves are more...
Abelia “Edward Goucher” might suit, evergreen with pink flowers. There’s another Choisya, C. White Dazzler, with fine filigree dark green leaves and white flowers, plus the orange scent. Also, there’s Choisya Aztec Pearl. I grow the more common...
Abelia “Edward Goucher” might suit, evergreen with pink flowers. There’s another Choisya, C. White Dazzler, with fine filigree dark green leaves and white flowers, plus the orange scent. Also,...
Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Dec 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or joy.Very pleased with George and Karen and sorry...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or...
Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Obelix-Vendée
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Pruning a young apple tree
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Sounds OK. Do you have a photo which would help.
Rockhopper69, Dec 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM, Trees ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings...
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings opposite my kitchen window. Been annoying me for weeks. Obviously it was the wrong decision to cover the...
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings opposite my kitchen window. Been annoying me for weeks....
I must be mad. During a brief lull in the drizzle I dashed outside, got down on my hands and knees and handpicked up loads of tiny wet birch leaves off a narrow bed of purple slate chippings...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 266 267 268
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lizzie27
Dec 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Latest hobby.
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow correctly.I still have problems using the correct bow...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating how to bow...
Hi,Many thanks @Sheal & Very appreciated.I think all violin novices go through the cat yowling stage @Sheal; fortunately I soon put that part behind me which surprised me; there are lots of...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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Retired
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week Roses - Purple lodge Astrid Grafin von...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also some bareroot roses arrived during the week ...
Had some bulbs turn up at weekend box had a bit of weight to it . If anyone is curious a list below not to much of interest the usual but I am looking forward to the tulip coerulea Alba . Also...

Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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Perki
Dec 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Is there anything I can do now?
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
MrHappyDays, Dec 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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CostasK
Dec 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Onion growing 2026
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
Sown Kelsae, giant onions, yesterday in a pot in the boiler room.Once germinated they will go under lights in a cooler unheated room.
burnie, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM, Edible Gardening
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JWK
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Which branches should I chop off ?
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
Agree, but here it is a gooseberry being pruned.
hi2u_uk, Dec 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for changing light cycle. 3 power switches - on, off,...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and charging cable plus an indicator light. Mode button for...
I bought LUMIFY usb solar fairy lights for my large holly bush in the front garden. It obviously works on solar power but also on a rechargeable battery. Comes with a usb charging port and...
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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waterbut
Dec 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM

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