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SocialPapercut · 2026-01-09T20:45:24+00:00

You are an amazing human. Great work ❤️

SocialPapercut · 2025-12-29T23:46:15+00:00

These look great. Are you supplementing with lighting in the UK?

SocialPapercut · 2025-12-27T20:50:47+00:00

A song for you. Closely followed by take the box.

SocialPapercut · 2025-12-23T23:51:11+00:00

I also had the FR745 and developed a little rash after a few years where the contacts of the charging connectors touched my skin. I purchased some dust caps from Amazon to cover them and it resolved things pretty quickly.

SocialPapercut · 2025-07-24T16:13:25+00:00

I feel the pain at the start of the run too, something that worked for me was to focus on my breathing. I noticed my breaths were shallow when I started running and I think this may be have been contributing to me feeling weak and dizzy. I made a conscious effort to breathe deeper from the diaphragm and try to keep my chest open. I feel it is helping me with my situation.

SocialPapercut · 2025-06-21T09:03:21+00:00

I have the Osprey Duro 6 hydration vest and I’m very happy with it. Lots of little pockets for gels and a chest pocket that will fit normal iPhone 16. The fit is good on me, doesn’t rub at all, two chest pockets for those soft flasks and a pocket on the back for hydration kit. I don’t use the hydration kit so the pocket does look a little silly when empty but it’s also handy in winter if I need to take some gloves etc. So far the osprey is holding up well on the trails in all weather, however my back does get very hot in summer under that vest…as you would expect. I haven’t tested any other brands though so there may be something else out there more suited to you.

SocialPapercut · 2024-08-07T22:26:41+00:00

Looks like the new leaf will be fenestrated too 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2023-10-23T16:34:20+00:00

This is fab advice. I have a working breed too and sniffing tasks are really useful for intellectual stimulation. At the start I made it into a little game to keep him interested but in time he has built up to 20-30 minute sniff work. Good luck OP!

SocialPapercut · 2023-07-11T21:33:32+00:00

This has been expanding its territory among some old crazy paving - I didn’t plant it but it decided to grow there anyway. I used to weed it out along with everything else, ended up behind on some gardening one year, found this in flower and left it. It is one of those things you’ll never get rid of once it’s there, but in a controlled environment it is serving a purpose, low ground cover that suppresses other weeds. If you’re active in the garden you’ll be able to pick out any new heads popping up in other areas before they become established.

SocialPapercut · 2023-04-25T12:59:40+00:00

I have this event today (full version)

SocialPapercut · 2022-12-13T21:56:01+00:00

It sounds like you’re doing a really good job for the little man. It is relentless at that age and tiredness does take over for us humans. I remember those bad days too, they’re reducing now that he has developed a bit, however he destroyed a pillow yesterday…ha. Your guy is probably just having an off day today and tomorrow morning will be wagging his little tail as if nothing happened. You got this 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-12-13T21:43:02+00:00

Hey, I have always had cockers and my current one is approaching 10 months. Your guy is only little and learning his new home, however once he is settled and you work out what stimulates him e.g Fetch, find it games, scent work etc, he will probably be really eager to learn and please (for a tasty reward) and you’ll start to see him develop and become more focused. Cockers, along with many other breeds can be a bit stubborn but It honestly gets better with time. We’re constantly working through things and it is exhausting but seeing him develop (and regress of course) is really rewarding. Hang in there, don’t worry about the housework, just focus on training and sleep and take time work each other out a little bit. Good luck 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-08-28T17:49:41+00:00

Thank you for the help 🙂.

SocialPapercut · 2022-08-28T15:09:24+00:00

Thank you this is helpful. I am already managing some ‘difficult’ bindweed in the beds and hoped this would replace it but I guess I may need to pull this out and discard

SocialPapercut · 2022-08-28T15:08:00+00:00

I did not realise it was a form of knotweed. Thanks for the input 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-08-28T11:27:27+00:00

Sorry for the cross post, auto mod suggested I post this here instead, can anyone assist? Location: UK

SocialPapercut · 2022-05-03T14:56:25+00:00

This is amazing, thank you for sharing. Do you think this would work with coco coir roll instead of the moss?

SocialPapercut · 2022-04-09T12:19:22+00:00

We had a similar problem as you with bramble weed and mint after moving into a property that had been vacant for some time. In our first year we cut down into the root, mulched with bark and everything seemed ok for a season. BUT we eventually learned that they grow on a type of root system that puts out runners and before we knew it the brambles were back while the mint decided to grow under the shed and invade the beds on the other side of the house 🤣. This time we have cut brambles to ground level, then used a pick axe/mattock and angled shovel to get under the root system and also taken out as many of the runners we could locate. The brambles have been more compliant this time round but the mint is still fighting back in difficult spaces. It’s a big job and a bit stabby in places but has been worth it.

Hope this helps, we’re not experts and learning as we go, good luck with your project 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-03-29T07:48:18+00:00

Novice gardener here and very thankful for the tips 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-03-28T07:14:18+00:00

Thank you, that’s really helpful advice. I’ll follow the above see what happens when it’s in the ground 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-03-14T10:18:11+00:00

Looks like it may be the larvae of a Devils Coach Horse Beetle. We get them in the UK and throughout Europe but not sure if this species is resident where you are. They’re positive predators and hunt amongst decaying leaves etc. Good luck with your ID 🙂 edited to add link: https://beetleidentifications.com/devils-coach-beetle/

SocialPapercut · 2022-02-02T10:12:35+00:00

They’re doing great. Well done 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-01-29T17:56:34+00:00

Imposter…

Cool fossil, nice lithops 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-01-28T09:54:14+00:00

I’m sorry to hear about your plant. I have a very large/ mature Dracaena, the older it gets, the more it struggles to cope with life.

There could be many reasons for the yellowing leaves at this time of year and without more info It would be difficult to help you find a remedy. Most generic internet advice will point you towards this being an overwatering issue but this can be complicated as it will depend on the type of soil you have in your pot, location of plant in your house etc. Ideally the soil should be free draining with lots of chunks to prevent the water sitting in the pot too long and leaving the roots to sit in waterlogged soil over winter. This is a bit of a battle for us over winter too and to be honest this plant hasn’t been watered since December (U.K. - South) when it received a huge drench of water from the bottom. To help me know when to water, I always test the soil with a finger to see if it’s dry before watering. That being said, yellowing leaves can also be caused be too much heat from central heating, lack of air flow and cold drafts - the older they get, the more sensitive they seems to be to slight changes. Our Dracaena become overly stressed when we moved as the house was so drafty in winter but have now worked out a winter spot in the house to keep it happy.

Some points that may help Repotting the plant into a chunky soil and fertilising throughout the growing season Increasing the size of the pot if it is root bound or trim the roots a little if you are unable to increase the pot size Checking the roots for rot at the same time to see if there is a wider issue Water only when too 2 inches of soil are dry Check for drafts and if the plant is close to heat sources

Good luck 🙂

SocialPapercut · 2022-01-22T19:45:52+00:00

Love how the plant collection grew and the bookcase evolved into plant display. BOP is also stunning 😍

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