IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS
E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES
We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:[email protected]
We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
Dismiss Notice

Recent Posts

Page 1 of 15

: Title; Replies Views; Last Message

Sticky
Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024
My day started off well with an electric power cut, and since it still hadn't come back on by 10.30 I decided to go out ... I thought I'd catch a bus to Carmarthen. However I had not realized the...
My day started off well with an electric power cut, and since it still hadn't come back on by 10.30 I decided to go out ... I thought I'd catch a bus to Carmarthen. However I had not realized the time tables have all changed and the buses now run 25 mins later than they used to, so I had a...
My day started off well with an electric power cut, and since it still hadn't come back on by 10.30 I decided to go out ... I thought I'd catch a bus to Carmarthen. However I had not realized the time tables have all changed and the buses now run...
My day started off well with an electric power cut, and since it still hadn't come back on by 10.30 I decided to go out ... I thought I'd catch a bus to Carmarthen. However I had not realized the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 11 12 13
Replies:
194
Views:
7,549
Michael Hewett
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Bordeaux with kids
When I say kids, I think they're mostly ancient souls in kids bodies. That's my diplomatic way of saying they're a bit boring, and like looking at interesting things and having cultural...
When I say kids, I think they're mostly ancient souls in kids bodies. That's my diplomatic way of saying they're a bit boring, and like looking at interesting things and having cultural experiences (when we went to Spain, they were buzzing off the fact they successfully made a purchase in a...
When I say kids, I think they're mostly ancient souls in kids bodies. That's my diplomatic way of saying they're a bit boring, and like looking at interesting things and having cultural experiences (when we went to Spain, they were buzzing off...
When I say kids, I think they're mostly ancient souls in kids bodies. That's my diplomatic way of saying they're a bit boring, and like looking at interesting things and having cultural...
Clueless 1 v2, Apr 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
Replies:
4
Views:
44
Clueless 1 v2
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Sticky
Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Good afternoon.It has turned very wet, cold and miserable after a bright morning. I didn’t get into the garden today as I’ve been busy doing other things. My Pilates zoom class this morning and...
Good afternoon.It has turned very wet, cold and miserable after a bright morning. I didn’t get into the garden today as I’ve been busy doing other things. My Pilates zoom class this morning and then, as the downstairs rooms needed a lot of attention rather than a quick going over, did them...
Good afternoon.It has turned very wet, cold and miserable after a bright morning. I didn’t get into the garden today as I’ve been busy doing other things. My Pilates zoom class this morning and then, as the downstairs rooms needed a lot of...
Good afternoon.It has turned very wet, cold and miserable after a bright morning. I didn’t get into the garden today as I’ve been busy doing other things. My Pilates zoom class this morning and...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 149 150 151
Replies:
2,256
Views:
60,408
Blue arbour
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Sticky
What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
Watching telly last evening and my wife suddenly said "don't move but just look out the patio door" - and there sat on the top of the rotary clothes line was a Tawny Owl.
Watching telly last evening and my wife suddenly said "don't move but just look out the patio door" - and there sat on the top of the rotary clothes line was a Tawny Owl.
Watching telly last evening and my wife suddenly said "don't move but just look out the patio door" - and there sat on the top of the rotary clothes line was a Tawny Owl.
Watching telly last evening and my wife suddenly said "don't move but just look out the patio door" - and there sat on the top of the rotary clothes line was a Tawny Owl.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 18 19 20
Replies:
293
Views:
6,492
LunarSea
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Sticky
What are we doing in the garden 2024
I removed a dead Skimmia this morning and now I have a little area to fill, so I posted a thread to help me decide what might work there.I’ve crown-lifted a Holly tree so it’s quite a lollipop...
I removed a dead Skimmia this morning and now I have a little area to fill, so I posted a thread to help me decide what might work there.I’ve crown-lifted a Holly tree so it’s quite a lollipop now - I needed to do this though as I walk behind it to get behind a border and Holly leaves at head...
I removed a dead Skimmia this morning and now I have a little area to fill, so I posted a thread to help me decide what might work there.I’ve crown-lifted a Holly tree so it’s quite a lollipop now - I needed to do this though as I walk behind...
I removed a dead Skimmia this morning and now I have a little area to fill, so I posted a thread to help me decide what might work there.I’ve crown-lifted a Holly tree so it’s quite a lollipop...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 81 82 83
Replies:
1,231
Views:
33,437
AuntyRach
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Sticky
What's Cooking Today??
I've been out to play at a patchwork and similar arts exhibition and fair at Nantes. On the way home I called in at the Vietnamese store as i'm out of fresh ginger and their's is fresher than SM...
I've been out to play at a patchwork and similar arts exhibition and fair at Nantes. On the way home I called in at the Vietnamese store as i'm out of fresh ginger and their's is fresher than SM stuff.Found two new things to try - Liseron d'eau which turns out to be an aquatic asiatic...
I've been out to play at a patchwork and similar arts exhibition and fair at Nantes. On the way home I called in at the Vietnamese store as i'm out of fresh ginger and their's is fresher than SM stuff.Found two new things to try - Liseron...
I've been out to play at a patchwork and similar arts exhibition and fair at Nantes. On the way home I called in at the Vietnamese store as i'm out of fresh ginger and their's is fresher than SM...
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 66 67 68
Replies:
1,019
Views:
78,425
Obelix-Vendée
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Ideas for West-facing area in dappled shade.
Thank you I always say my garden is a wide selection of green - I love mixing shades of green and leaf shapes. Variegated could work well and would give the splash of light/white that I think...
Thank you I always say my garden is a wide selection of green - I love mixing shades of green and leaf shapes. Variegated could work well and would give the splash of light/white that I think looks good in that spot.Edit: just seen your second post! I’ll have a look at both…
Thank you I always say my garden is a wide selection of green - I love mixing shades of green and leaf shapes. Variegated could work well and would give the splash of light/white that I think looks good in that spot.Edit: just seen your second...
Thank you I always say my garden is a wide selection of green - I love mixing shades of green and leaf shapes. Variegated could work well and would give the splash of light/white that I think...
AuntyRach, Apr 18, 2024 at 1:39 PM, Gardening Discussions
Replies:
6
Views:
53
AuntyRach
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM
x 11
OwdPotter's new rose garden
Here is another view of the bed from opposite side, photo was on 24 March and as can be seen the bed is already almost fully out of the house shadow, so is a full sun location between April to...
Here is another view of the bed from opposite side, photo was on 24 March and as can be seen the bed is already almost fully out of the house shadow, so is a full sun location between April to Oct.Taking the point on low level planting, viewed from the house anything up to about 600mm tall...
Here is another view of the bed from opposite side, photo was on 24 March and as can be seen the bed is already almost fully out of the house shadow, so is a full sun location between April to Oct.Taking the point on low level planting, viewed...
Here is another view of the bed from opposite side, photo was on 24 March and as can be seen the bed is already almost fully out of the house shadow, so is a full sun location between April to...

OwdPotter, Mar 19, 2024, Members Gallery ... 2 3 4
Replies:
58
Views:
1,819
OwdPotter
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Trainspotting again
Ah ! Wonderful ... they've got character haven't they
Ah ! Wonderful ... they've got character haven't they
Ah ! Wonderful ... they've got character haven't they
Ah ! Wonderful ... they've got character haven't they
burnie, Apr 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
Replies:
1
Views:
20
Michael Hewett
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Advice on what to plant as a natural barrier
That one was a Phyllostachys @flounder, but it’s not really much of a problem in the enclosed space that I have it in. I’m interested to know that you have grown Fargesia successfully in such a...
That one was a Phyllostachys @flounder, but it’s not really much of a problem in the enclosed space that I have it in. I’m interested to know that you have grown Fargesia successfully in such a narrow space so that might be a possibility. I’ve always found them slow growing and a bit fussy,...
That one was a Phyllostachys @flounder, but it’s not really much of a problem in the enclosed space that I have it in. I’m interested to know that you have grown Fargesia successfully in such a narrow space so that might be a possibility. I’ve...
That one was a Phyllostachys @flounder, but it’s not really much of a problem in the enclosed space that I have it in. I’m interested to know that you have grown Fargesia successfully in such a...
Mattyp, Apr 14, 2024 at 8:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
Replies:
27
Views:
693
Plantminded
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Sticky
What's your weather like APRIL 2024
I think a few of us might be wishing the same....
I think a few of us might be wishing the same....
I think a few of us might be wishing the same....
I think a few of us might be wishing the same....
shiney, Apr 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 36 37 38
Replies:
562
Views:
6,916
DiggersJo
Apr 18, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Oh no..
Let me add it would reduce the white poo on just washed cars
Let me add it would reduce the white poo on just washed cars
Let me add it would reduce the white poo on just washed cars
Let me add it would reduce the white poo on just washed cars
Mrs. B., Apr 18, 2024 at 1:21 PM, Wildlife Corner
Replies:
3
Views:
50
simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 18, 2024 at 3:45 PM
15p veg- ideas?
The last time I followed a recipe was 2023 for Easter lunch. The recipe was in the 2023 Almanac...torta pasqualina. I would do the dish again but like others have said adapt it without constantly...
The last time I followed a recipe was 2023 for Easter lunch. The recipe was in the 2023 Almanac...torta pasqualina. I would do the dish again but like others have said adapt it without constantly looking at the recipe. It was very good even though I say it myself!
The last time I followed a recipe was 2023 for Easter lunch. The recipe was in the 2023 Almanac...torta pasqualina. I would do the dish again but like others have said adapt it without constantly looking at the recipe. It was very good even...
The last time I followed a recipe was 2023 for Easter lunch. The recipe was in the 2023 Almanac...torta pasqualina. I would do the dish again but like others have said adapt it without constantly...
Selleri, Apr 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion
Replies:
14
Views:
351
On the Levels
Apr 18, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Sticky
What's looking good APRIL 2024
LilacMy garden
LilacMy garden
LilacMy garden
LilacMy garden

shiney, Apr 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 14 15 16
Replies:
231
Views:
6,493
wiseowl
Apr 18, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Awful British weather ruinng plants …
Yeah, there will always be speculation regarding these kinds of thing, who knows.
Yeah, there will always be speculation regarding these kinds of thing, who knows.
Yeah, there will always be speculation regarding these kinds of thing, who knows.
Yeah, there will always be speculation regarding these kinds of thing, who knows.
Shaneoak, Apr 14, 2024 at 7:01 PM, Other Plants ... 2
Replies:
29
Views:
821
pete
Apr 18, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Netting v painting glass
Know what you mean, often tried to come up with a practical idea for some automatic variable shading using slats or roller blinds etc operated by a motor or linear actuator but finding some...
Know what you mean, often tried to come up with a practical idea for some automatic variable shading using slats or roller blinds etc operated by a motor or linear actuator but finding some material strong and light enough and that can withstand some wind etc hard to find without spending a...
Know what you mean, often tried to come up with a practical idea for some automatic variable shading using slats or roller blinds etc operated by a motor or linear actuator but finding some material strong and light enough and that can withstand...
Know what you mean, often tried to come up with a practical idea for some automatic variable shading using slats or roller blinds etc operated by a motor or linear actuator but finding some...
MrHappyDays, Apr 17, 2024 at 9:06 AM, Greenhouse Growing
Replies:
10
Views:
186
ricky101
Apr 18, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Wild rocket germination tips?
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger...
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger problem here than further south though. Hope another, later sowing will take. I used to leave a...
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger problem here than further south though. Hope...
Maybe too little light as well - if I was to sow it now, or even end of March or so, it would have a cover [ie in a basic propagator] and grown on for quite a while. The lack of light is a bigger...
Stephen Southwest, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:11 AM, Edible Gardening
Replies:
3
Views:
56
fairygirl
Apr 18, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Sticky
Show Off Your Pets 2024
I don’t have dogs or cats but I do have stick insects . These are just a few of them. The black ones are Black Beauty’s, the 3 green ones are Indian stick insects and the 2 brown ones are...
I don’t have dogs or cats but I do have stick insects . These are just a few of them. The black ones are Black Beauty’s, the 3 green ones are Indian stick insects and the 2 brown ones are Zompro’s.
I don’t have dogs or cats but I do have stick insects . These are just a few of them. The black ones are Black Beauty’s, the 3 green ones are Indian stick insects and the 2 brown ones are Zompro’s.
I don’t have dogs or cats but I do have stick insects . These are just a few of them. The black ones are Black Beauty’s, the 3 green ones are Indian stick insects and the 2 brown ones are...

shiney, Jan 1, 2024, Pets Corner ... 8 9 10
Replies:
146
Views:
4,299
SherwoodArrow
Apr 18, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Need new mower. Cordless, SP but small. Ideas ??
Used the Stihl to cut the paths in the orchard this morning. First time for many weeks as far too wet for so long. Grass very lush but mower coped well. One battery used.
Used the Stihl to cut the paths in the orchard this morning. First time for many weeks as far too wet for so long. Grass very lush but mower coped well. One battery used.
Used the Stihl to cut the paths in the orchard this morning. First time for many weeks as far too wet for so long. Grass very lush but mower coped well. One battery used.
Used the Stihl to cut the paths in the orchard this morning. First time for many weeks as far too wet for so long. Grass very lush but mower coped well. One battery used.
Brian L, Apr 16, 2024 at 7:33 AM, General Gardening Discussion
Replies:
12
Views:
231
On the Levels
Apr 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Cosmos advice requested
Thanks all.They are in 3" pots, which I think is enough room. In an unheated area with a glass roof, so plenty of light, but getting a boost when there is no direct sun, from grow...
Thanks all.They are in 3" pots, which I think is enough room. In an unheated area with a glass roof, so plenty of light, but getting a boost when there is no direct sun, from grow lights.Temperature has to be the key...? I had thought that because they are half hardy, outside would be a bit...
Thanks all.They are in 3" pots, which I think is enough room. In an unheated area with a glass roof, so plenty of light, but getting a boost when there is no direct sun, from grow lights.Temperature has to be the key...? I had thought that...
Thanks all.They are in 3" pots, which I think is enough room. In an unheated area with a glass roof, so plenty of light, but getting a boost when there is no direct sun, from grow...
REMF33, Apr 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM, Gardening Discussions
Replies:
6
Views:
214
REMF33
Apr 18, 2024 at 1:32 PM

Showing results 1 to 20 of 298

Page 1 of 15

Recent Posts

Useful Searches