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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
    I have kept caulis in the fridge in a plastic bag for a week and they were still fresh.
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  2. Thevictorian

    Cuttlefish bone uses

    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
    It is 23f -5c and snowing. It will be dark soon so I won't be bothered about it. What you don't see...:biggrin:
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  4. Spruce
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    2025 Happy Christmas & happy New Year

    My mother wouldn't do anything on New Year morning, she used to say 'If I do that now I'll be doing it all year' I think she used it as an excuse to have a day off ... I don't blame her :biggrin:
    My mother wouldn't do anything on New Year morning, she used to say 'If I do that now I'll be doing it all year' I think she used it as an excuse to have a day off ... I don't blame her :biggrin:
    My mother wouldn't do anything on New Year morning, she used to say 'If I do that now I'll be doing it all year' I think she used it as an excuse to have a day off ... I don't blame her :biggrin:
    My mother wouldn't do anything on New Year morning, she used to say 'If I do that now I'll be doing it all year' I think she used it as an excuse to have a day off ... I don't blame her :biggrin:
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  5. Peter Rose
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    Hi from Cornwall!

    Hello and welcome @Peter Rose
    Hello and welcome @Peter Rose
    Hello and welcome @Peter Rose
    Hello and welcome @Peter Rose
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  6. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    My dog also frequently ate chocolately things in the 90's before it was discovered that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. I drastically cut down her chocolate intake once I was made aware of the...
    My dog also frequently ate chocolately things in the 90's before it was discovered that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. I drastically cut down her chocolate intake once I was made aware of the fact, she wasn't too happy about it. :noidea:But then again, my dog once ate an old fashioned glass...
    My dog also frequently ate chocolately things in the 90's before it was discovered that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. I drastically cut down her chocolate intake once I was made aware of the fact, she wasn't too happy about it. :noidea:But then...
    My dog also frequently ate chocolately things in the 90's before it was discovered that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. I drastically cut down her chocolate intake once I was made aware of the...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed with crispy duck pancakes with a hoisin sauce and spring onions. A rather messy meal but...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed with crispy duck pancakes with a hoisin sauce and...
    Thank you @Ladybird for hosting this thread and keeping us all amused with Cricket's little foibles and various quiz goings on! Happy New YearWe're sitting on the sofa after dinner, stuffed...
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  8. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    I don't wish to brag - but I've actually got enough money that I won't have to work for the remainder of this year...
    I don't wish to brag - but I've actually got enough money that I won't have to work for the remainder of this year...
    I don't wish to brag - but I've actually got enough money that I won't have to work for the remainder of this year...
    I don't wish to brag - but I've actually got enough money that I won't have to work for the remainder of this year...
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  9. aisha badmus

    Veggie Garden for a beginner

    I'd probably sequence (bottom up) gravel, old soil and organics, new soil, cardboard, bark chipping,...then plant through the cardboard into the soil
    I'd probably sequence (bottom up) gravel, old soil and organics, new soil, cardboard, bark chipping,...then plant through the cardboard into the soil
    I'd probably sequence (bottom up) gravel, old soil and organics, new soil, cardboard, bark chipping,...then plant through the cardboard into the soil
    I'd probably sequence (bottom up) gravel, old soil and organics, new soil, cardboard, bark chipping,...then plant through the cardboard into the soil
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  10. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by...
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by Palram.They slot into the channel of the metal supports and a quick twist locks them in place.
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by Palram.They slot into the channel of the metal supports and...
    I took a quick peak and the price of their automatic openers is far lower than here. Wish I was closer ...I have clips similar to @JWK except they are one piece and they are sold by...
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Plantminded

    Fern ID

    I think it may be Polystichum munitum, also known as Christmas Sword Fern:Polystichum munitum - Dorset Perennials
    I think it may be Polystichum munitum, also known as Christmas Sword Fern:Polystichum munitum - Dorset Perennials
    I think it may be Polystichum munitum, also known as Christmas Sword Fern:Polystichum munitum - Dorset Perennials
    I think it may be Polystichum munitum, also known as Christmas Sword Fern:Polystichum munitum - Dorset Perennials
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  14. JWK
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    What's looking Exotic 2025

    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
    And fragrant too @Victoria? It's lovely.
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  15. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it took forever just to play three notes.This...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot but rapid compared to playing the violin where it...
    Hi,This new Yamaha keyboard is amazing; I've set it up in the front room where I can play it at will. It only arrived on Monday and already I can play the opening notes of two songs; not a lot...
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  16. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages and frequencies vary across the world, but those voltages have already been dealt with by the time it...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages and frequencies vary across the world, but those...
    I am less than sure... why would you build a product for a market (North American in this case), to accept the appropriate plug and then not ensure BMS compatibility? Fully accept that voltages...
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  17. shiney
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    What's Looking Good December 2025

    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    Grevillea.Tree fern ready for cold spell!Erigeron still in flower.
    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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  18. Selleri

    Recommend a climbing Rose please!

    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac bouquet - instead of Blush Noisette so another one to look for @SelleriI do have Generous gardener...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac bouquet - instead of Blush Noisette so another one to...
    That's interesting to know @Busy-Lizzie I've just bought blush noisette bare root , it don't know where I am putting it yet so I'll see how it grows in a pot first . Were thinking of - lilac...
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  19. Logan
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  20. 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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