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  1. MrHappyDays
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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...
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  2. Tidemark

    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.
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  3. wiseowl
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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.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    Welcome Blue to your new family and GC Pets.:cat-kittyandsmiley: Blue is very much like my Van, a Cross Siamese Snowshoe, who we adopted 11 years ago when I think he was 18 months or so. Here is us snoozing this...
    Welcome Blue to your new family and GC Pets.:cat-kittyandsmiley: Blue is very much like my Van, a Cross Siamese Snowshoe, who we adopted 11 years ago when I think he was 18 months or so. Here is us snoozing this afternoon ...
    Welcome Blue to your new family and GC Pets.:cat-kittyandsmiley: Blue is very much like my Van, a Cross Siamese Snowshoe, who we adopted 11 years ago when I think he was 18 months or so. Here is us snoozing this afternoon ...
    Welcome Blue to your new family and GC Pets.:cat-kittyandsmiley: Blue is very much like my Van, a Cross Siamese Snowshoe, who we adopted 11 years ago when I think he was 18 months or so. Here is us snoozing this...
    Squeak3 5 Jan 25.jpg JB & Van 6 Jan 25.jpg JN _ Van1 5 Dec 24.jpg JB & Van 6..Jan 25.jpg 20250104_213307.jpg 20241230_101751.jpg
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  5. JWK
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  6. 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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  7. wiseowl
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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...
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  8. Retired
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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...
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  9. 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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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
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  11. Esoxlucius

    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...
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  12. BB3

    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...
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  13. 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
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
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  14. pete
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    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
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  15. Loofah
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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...
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  16. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
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  17. 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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  18. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
    Uprising in Iran. The currency has collapsed, they are running out of water and there is a power emergency.
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  19. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it would then become truly portable.
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
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  20. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
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