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  1. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I've just cleaned and refilled the bird baths. I've noticed the birds drinking from them more over the last few days since it's been dry.
    I've just cleaned and refilled the bird baths. I've noticed the birds drinking from them more over the last few days since it's been dry.
    I've just cleaned and refilled the bird baths. I've noticed the birds drinking from them more over the last few days since it's been dry.
    I've just cleaned and refilled the bird baths. I've noticed the birds drinking from them more over the last few days since it's been dry.
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  2. shiney
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    DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
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  3. hi2u_uk
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  4. 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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  5. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Meanwhile, China eyes up Taiwan and Trump ups the ante to both south and north. Global warring, global warming, super intelligent AI just round the corner! Happy new yr everyone! :doh:Thank goodness...
    Meanwhile, China eyes up Taiwan and Trump ups the ante to both south and north. Global warring, global warming, super intelligent AI just round the corner! Happy new yr everyone! :doh:Thank goodness for gardening and the calming nature of plant care.
    Meanwhile, China eyes up Taiwan and Trump ups the ante to both south and north. Global warring, global warming, super intelligent AI just round the corner! Happy new yr everyone! :doh:Thank goodness for gardening and the calming nature of plant care.
    Meanwhile, China eyes up Taiwan and Trump ups the ante to both south and north. Global warring, global warming, super intelligent AI just round the corner! Happy new yr everyone! :doh:Thank goodness...
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  6. MrHappyDays
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    Looking for a better solution than tap water

    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
    No, mostly just fermentation. :biggrin:Not keen on the taste from cans.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good morning all.@lizzie27 I think more people log in in the afternoon. We don't all get up as early as @Ladybird4!Nothing planned for today.Glad we went to Morrisons in Diss, not...
    Good morning all.@lizzie27 I think more people log in in the afternoon. We don't all get up as early as @Ladybird4!Nothing planned for today.Glad we went to Morrisons in Diss, not Sainsbury's in Thetford yesterday. There was a car crash by the nearby roundabout on the A11 and a policeman...
    Good morning all.@lizzie27 I think more people log in in the afternoon. We don't all get up as early as @Ladybird4!Nothing planned for today.Glad we went to Morrisons in Diss, not Sainsbury's in Thetford yesterday. There was a car crash by...
    Good morning all.@lizzie27 I think more people log in in the afternoon. We don't all get up as early as @Ladybird4!Nothing planned for today.Glad we went to Morrisons in Diss, not...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    I'm looking forward to seeing your new friend too!
    I'm looking forward to seeing your new friend too!
    I'm looking forward to seeing your new friend too!
    I'm looking forward to seeing your new friend too!
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    The sun is blazing down doing it's best, but it ain't 'arf cold mum, 3 degrees, it's dry and not a breath of wind, supposed to windy later when the snow arrives.
    The sun is blazing down doing it's best, but it ain't 'arf cold mum, 3 degrees, it's dry and not a breath of wind, supposed to windy later when the snow arrives.
    The sun is blazing down doing it's best, but it ain't 'arf cold mum, 3 degrees, it's dry and not a breath of wind, supposed to windy later when the snow arrives.
    The sun is blazing down doing it's best, but it ain't 'arf cold mum, 3 degrees, it's dry and not a breath of wind, supposed to windy later when the snow arrives.
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  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans...
    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans production reminded me how much they had changed. I always have a book to hand when watching TV, mute...
    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans production reminded me how much they had changed. I...
    Todays Heinz Beans are nothing like the original. Watching one of the "Inside the Factory" programmes ( always interesting if you could ignore the presenter ) which dealt with the Heinz beans...
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  11. 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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  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    I can't say I have ever looked into the NAO situation, @simone_in_wiltshire, but I am entirely with you on the idea that stats on a subject that interests you can be an endless source of fascination. :blue thumb:
    I can't say I have ever looked into the NAO situation, @simone_in_wiltshire, but I am entirely with you on the idea that stats on a subject that interests you can be an endless source of fascination. :blue thumb:
    I can't say I have ever looked into the NAO situation, @simone_in_wiltshire, but I am entirely with you on the idea that stats on a subject that interests you can be an endless source of fascination. :blue thumb:
    I can't say I have ever looked into the NAO situation, @simone_in_wiltshire, but I am entirely with you on the idea that stats on a subject that interests you can be an endless source of fascination. :blue thumb:
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    XX Try it......its worth it.
    XX Try it......its worth it.
    XX Try it......its worth it.
    XX Try it......its worth it.
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. pete
    Funny x 5

    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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