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  1. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I use half butter and whatever white vegetable fat I can get for my shortcrust, and half-and-half plain and SR flour. The first time I did that was when I didn't have enough plain, and it worked...
    I use half butter and whatever white vegetable fat I can get for my shortcrust, and half-and-half plain and SR flour. The first time I did that was when I didn't have enough plain, and it worked very well so I always do it now. I would prefer to use half lard half butter but we have a few...
    I use half butter and whatever white vegetable fat I can get for my shortcrust, and half-and-half plain and SR flour. The first time I did that was when I didn't have enough plain, and it worked very well so I always do it now. I would prefer to...
    I use half butter and whatever white vegetable fat I can get for my shortcrust, and half-and-half plain and SR flour. The first time I did that was when I didn't have enough plain, and it worked...
    Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 72 73 74
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    JennyJB
    Dec 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM
  2. Pink678

    Nemesia, Verbena and Fuchsia - Wondering what to do with them ...

    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying...
    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying browsing around it and reading their descriptions, they seem to be real enthusiasts.
    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying browsing around it and reading their descriptions,...
    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying...
    Pink678, Dec 19, 2024 at 1:50 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Pink678
    Dec 20, 2024 at 9:22 AM
  3. Sienna's Blossom

    Talk to me about Aquilegias

    An orange and yellow columbine
    An orange and yellow columbine
    An orange and yellow columbine
    An orange and yellow columbine
    Sienna's Blossom, Mar 7, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    LouisFerdinand
    Dec 20, 2024 at 9:13 AM
  4. JWK
    Sticky

    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    Today we cut different twigs/branches from our every greens to make decorations in the house. Then cut a large branch from our blue spruce to be the "tree". Added the lights and a few "baubles"...
    Today we cut different twigs/branches from our every greens to make decorations in the house. Then cut a large branch from our blue spruce to be the "tree". Added the lights and a few "baubles" and have to admit it does look good. All in situ for our elder son coming tomorrow. Hard to do though...
    Today we cut different twigs/branches from our every greens to make decorations in the house. Then cut a large branch from our blue spruce to be the "tree". Added the lights and a few "baubles" and have to admit it does look good. All in situ for...
    Today we cut different twigs/branches from our every greens to make decorations in the house. Then cut a large branch from our blue spruce to be the "tree". Added the lights and a few "baubles"...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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    On the Levels
    Dec 19, 2024 at 6:29 PM
  5. Tidemark
    Like x 6

    A happy story in the news? Really? Really!

    Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvreThe poor wee scrap - the hero - really needs to get his mother to kit him out with better clothes! He looks like the young Ludwig, for those who...
    Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvreThe poor wee scrap - the hero - really needs to get his mother to kit him out with better clothes! He looks like the young Ludwig, for those who followed the series. :)
    Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvreThe poor wee scrap - the hero - really needs to get his mother to kit him out with better clothes! He looks like the young Ludwig, for those who followed the series. :)
    Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvreThe poor wee scrap - the hero - really needs to get his mother to kit him out with better clothes! He looks like the young Ludwig, for those who...
    Tidemark, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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    Tidemark
    Dec 23, 2024 at 1:51 PM
  6. Pink678

    Snapdragons and Verbena - what to do now

    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
    Pink678, Jul 15, 2024, General Gardening Discussion
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    Pink678
    Dec 19, 2024 at 1:36 PM
  7. Alan Clark

    New Plant and Fungus Species of 2024

    Kew's favourite new species this year.Kew's Top 10 New Species of 2024 | Kew
    Kew's favourite new species this year.Kew's Top 10 New Species of 2024 | Kew
    Kew's favourite new species this year.Kew's Top 10 New Species of 2024 | Kew
    Kew's favourite new species this year.Kew's Top 10 New Species of 2024 | Kew
    Alan Clark, Dec 19, 2024 at 1:35 PM, Other Plants
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    Alan Clark
    Dec 19, 2024 at 1:35 PM
  8. Fof

    Hedychium question

    I'd leave it and see what happens,
    I'd leave it and see what happens,
    I'd leave it and see what happens,
    I'd leave it and see what happens,
    Fof, Dec 18, 2024 at 6:07 PM, Tropical Gardening
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    pete
    Dec 19, 2024 at 11:20 AM
  9. Mattyp

    Sick coleus-can you help

    gorgeous. not many plants like that.
    gorgeous. not many plants like that.
    gorgeous. not many plants like that.
    gorgeous. not many plants like that.
    Mattyp, Dec 17, 2024 at 6:59 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Adam I
    Dec 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM
  10. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If it collected them, loaded them, and put them all away for you, while sending emails for you and ordering your shopping - as well as washing/drying, people might want that :heehee:The only dishwasher...
    If it collected them, loaded them, and put them all away for you, while sending emails for you and ordering your shopping - as well as washing/drying, people might want that :heehee:The only dishwasher in my house is me - and I'm definitely not internet enabled....
    If it collected them, loaded them, and put them all away for you, while sending emails for you and ordering your shopping - as well as washing/drying, people might want that :heehee:The only dishwasher in my house is me - and I'm definitely not...
    If it collected them, loaded them, and put them all away for you, while sending emails for you and ordering your shopping - as well as washing/drying, people might want that :heehee:The only dishwasher...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    fairygirl
    Dec 19, 2024 at 8:26 AM
  11. Thevictorian

    Rosa canary bird

    There might be more than one rose with this name, but the one I know does have long, arching canes:
    There might be more than one rose with this name, but the one I know does have long, arching canes:
    There might be more than one rose with this name, but the one I know does have long, arching canes:
    There might be more than one rose with this name, but the one I know does have long, arching canes:
    Thevictorian, Dec 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM, Roses
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    ClematisDbee
    Dec 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM
  12. infradig

    What to do if you think its all rubbish !

    What to do if you think it's all rubbishThere has been many threads relating to quality peat free media, or rather the lack of quality. I invite you to enjoy the work of Innovative Farmers in...
    What to do if you think it's all rubbishThere has been many threads relating to quality peat free media, or rather the lack of quality. I invite you to enjoy the work of Innovative Farmers in tackling this problem for growers large and small (thats you and me) Three hours of detailed work to...
    What to do if you think it's all rubbishThere has been many threads relating to quality peat free media, or rather the lack of quality. I invite you to enjoy the work of Innovative Farmers in tackling this problem for growers large and small...
    What to do if you think it's all rubbishThere has been many threads relating to quality peat free media, or rather the lack of quality. I invite you to enjoy the work of Innovative Farmers in...
    infradig, Dec 18, 2024 at 7:20 PM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    infradig
    Dec 18, 2024 at 7:20 PM
  13. Engelbert

    Big clumps of worms in compost (especially around the lid)

    A slug and a worm caught in the act of escaping. You can also see how the foxes have been digging at the insulating jacket to get at them.
    A slug and a worm caught in the act of escaping. You can also see how the foxes have been digging at the insulating jacket to get at them.
    A slug and a worm caught in the act of escaping. You can also see how the foxes have been digging at the insulating jacket to get at them.
    A slug and a worm caught in the act of escaping. You can also see how the foxes have been digging at the insulating jacket to get at them.
    IMG_20241203_112516487_HDR.jpg IMG_20241203_112509427_HDR.jpg IMG_6059.jpeg 2024-12-17_14-23-02.jpg
    Engelbert, Dec 4, 2024, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    Escarpment
    Dec 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
  14. Ergates

    Home blood pressure monitor

    I suspect it was for the same reason others have mentioned - targets.
    I suspect it was for the same reason others have mentioned - targets.
    I suspect it was for the same reason others have mentioned - targets.
    I suspect it was for the same reason others have mentioned - targets.
    Ergates, Dec 16, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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    KT53
    Dec 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM
  15. James Sheffield

    Soakaway Installation

    When you dig, pay attention to the colour of the material you remove. It is likely that you will find at least one layer of plastercine like texture, often due to consolidation while wet. If you...
    When you dig, pay attention to the colour of the material you remove. It is likely that you will find at least one layer of plastercine like texture, often due to consolidation while wet. If you find a layer that is grey/blue/green, that indicates that it contains vivianite, a mineral...
    When you dig, pay attention to the colour of the material you remove. It is likely that you will find at least one layer of plastercine like texture, often due to consolidation while wet. If you find a layer that is grey/blue/green, that...
    When you dig, pay attention to the colour of the material you remove. It is likely that you will find at least one layer of plastercine like texture, often due to consolidation while wet. If you...
    James Sheffield, Dec 3, 2024, Garden Projects and DIY
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    infradig
    Dec 18, 2024 at 1:49 PM
  16. JWK

    Zinnias

    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner. Zinnia 'Zowie'
    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner. Zinnia 'Zowie'
    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner. Zinnia 'Zowie'
    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner. Zinnia 'Zowie'
    JWK, May 11, 2023, General Gardening Discussion
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    LouisFerdinand
    Dec 18, 2024 at 9:01 AM
  17. wiseowl
    Sticky

    The Camera In My Pocket 2023/24

    All different aren't we? I'd much rather have frost and brisk weather than the rain and wind, which we get rather a lot of here. Fortunately, we do get a fair amount of frosts, so that makes up...
    All different aren't we? I'd much rather have frost and brisk weather than the rain and wind, which we get rather a lot of here. Fortunately, we do get a fair amount of frosts, so that makes up for it!
    All different aren't we? I'd much rather have frost and brisk weather than the rain and wind, which we get rather a lot of here. Fortunately, we do get a fair amount of frosts, so that makes up for it!
    All different aren't we? I'd much rather have frost and brisk weather than the rain and wind, which we get rather a lot of here. Fortunately, we do get a fair amount of frosts, so that makes up...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, Members Gallery ... 5 6 7
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    fairygirl
    Dec 18, 2024 at 8:53 AM
  18. Emptyheadtime
    Like x 3

    My new roses arrived.

    I hope you can send some photos of the flowers when they come out.
    I hope you can send some photos of the flowers when they come out.
    I hope you can send some photos of the flowers when they come out.
    I hope you can send some photos of the flowers when they come out.
    Emptyheadtime, Dec 17, 2024 at 4:46 PM, Roses
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Dec 17, 2024 at 10:19 PM
  19. CostasK

    Dog-friendly alternatives to lawn

    :biggrin: I can certainly try. First though I need to convince him that it's an OK area to pee on, instead of crossing it to get to the lawn.Yes, I must say, they handled it alright. And they did...
    :biggrin: I can certainly try. First though I need to convince him that it's an OK area to pee on, instead of crossing it to get to the lawn.Yes, I must say, they handled it alright. And they did explain that the slate comes straight from the quarry (they shared my photos to them they said, for...
    :biggrin: I can certainly try. First though I need to convince him that it's an OK area to pee on, instead of crossing it to get to the lawn.Yes, I must say, they handled it alright. And they did explain that the slate comes straight from the quarry...
    :biggrin: I can certainly try. First though I need to convince him that it's an OK area to pee on, instead of crossing it to get to the lawn.Yes, I must say, they handled it alright. And they did...
    CostasK, Nov 5, 2024, Lawns ... 2 3
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    CostasK
    Dec 17, 2024 at 1:26 PM
  20. Alex Bain

    Hayter Harrier 48 repair

    Thank you @wiseowl
    Thank you @wiseowl
    Thank you @wiseowl
    Thank you @wiseowl
    Alex Bain, Dec 10, 2024, Tools And Equipment
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    NigelJ
    Dec 17, 2024 at 12:43 PM
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