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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...
hailbopp, Dec 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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CanadianLori
Dec 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
A bit of frost this morning but the sun is out now. It will be chilly but dry to start the New Year.
A bit of frost this morning but the sun is out now. It will be chilly but dry to start the New Year.
A bit of frost this morning but the sun is out now. It will be chilly but dry to start the New Year.
A bit of frost this morning but the sun is out now. It will be chilly but dry to start the New Year.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 547 548 549
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AuntyRach
Dec 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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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
MrHappyDays, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM, Container Gardening ... 2
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Adam I
Dec 31, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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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.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Pets Corner ... 20 21 22
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Logan
Dec 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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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...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 271 272 273
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Alisa
Dec 31, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
Reflections
Reflections
Reflections
Reflections

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Friendly
Dec 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
is my plant about to flower ?
hi2u_uk, Dec 20, 2025, Container Gardening
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hi2u_uk
Dec 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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...
Bear, Dec 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM, Trees
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CarolineL
Dec 30, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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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?
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 415 416 417
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cactus_girl
Dec 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
Good morning all.It's frosty here, don't think it's a gardening day.My handyman has just sent a load of photos of my garden and orchard in France. He has worked hard since October, it all...
Good morning all.It's frosty here, don't think it's a gardening day.My handyman has just sent a load of photos of my garden and orchard in France. He has worked hard since October, it all looks very tidy, hedge is trimmed, brambles from neighbour's wild area are cut back, apple trees are...
Good morning all.It's frosty here, don't think it's a gardening day.My handyman has just sent a load of photos of my garden and orchard in France. He has worked hard since October, it all looks very tidy, hedge is trimmed, brambles from...
Good morning all.It's frosty here, don't think it's a gardening day.My handyman has just sent a load of photos of my garden and orchard in France. He has worked hard since October, it all...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 412 413 414
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Busy-Lizzie
Dec 31, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Whaaattt?
@pete can lend you some cheese to go with it, @Tidemark, as he has just taken delivery of two lots. Watch he doesn't charge you VAT though.
@pete can lend you some cheese to go with it, @Tidemark, as he has just taken delivery of two lots. Watch he doesn't charge you VAT though.
@pete can lend you some cheese to go with it, @Tidemark, as he has just taken delivery of two lots. Watch he doesn't charge you VAT though.
@pete can lend you some cheese to go with it, @Tidemark, as he has just taken delivery of two lots. Watch he doesn't charge you VAT though.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 299 300 301
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ViewAhead
Dec 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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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.
burnie, Dec 16, 2025, Edible Gardening
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pete
Dec 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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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...
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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simone_in_wiltshire
Dec 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
@pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
@pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
@pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.
@pete Coming from Siberia for a milder winter they will enjoy our 'cold' weather.Unbelievably at 4c a single Wall Lizard was on the south wall of Durlston Castle in the freezing wind and weak sun.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 50 51 52
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strongylodon
Dec 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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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...

micearguers, Mar 19, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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micearguers
Dec 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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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

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Jenny namaste
Dec 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2025
Love it @Cordy
Love it @Cordy
Love it @Cordy
Love it @Cordy
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 112 113 114
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Ladybird4
Dec 31, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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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...
Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 3 4 5
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Retired
Dec 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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...
Esoxlucius, Dec 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM, Other Plants
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cactus_girl
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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...
BB3, Dec 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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Pete8
Dec 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM

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