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Hot weather on the way?
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to lessen the amount of sun. I avoid any actual netting -...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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Philippa
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Strawberries preparing
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's easier of we do it too so no pasta, rice, bread or...
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's...
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 48 49 50
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Sun has finally come out and 15,7c but t is to the West, back of the house on the lane so not on the garden which is al in front of the house.
Sun has finally come out and 15,7c but t is to the West, back of the house on the lane so not on the garden which is al in front of the house.
Sun has finally come out and 15,7c but t is to the West, back of the house on the lane so not on the garden which is al in front of the house.
Sun has finally come out and 15,7c but t is to the West, back of the house on the lane so not on the garden which is al in front of the house.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 76 77 78
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Victoria
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Whaaattt?
The recipe is from the late 19th and early 20th century, that's when my great-grandfather had the bakery. I've got some of the notebooks where he'd written down the recipes they used.
The recipe is from the late 19th and early 20th century, that's when my great-grandfather had the bakery. I've got some of the notebooks where he'd written down the recipes they used.
The recipe is from the late 19th and early 20th century, that's when my great-grandfather had the bakery. I've got some of the notebooks where he'd written down the recipes they used.
The recipe is from the late 19th and early 20th century, that's when my great-grandfather had the bakery. I've got some of the notebooks where he'd written down the recipes they used.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 338 339 340
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Michael Hewett
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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Love my chicken
Feb 16, 2026 at 10:03 PM
GQT
Died 2009.
Died 2009.
Died 2009.
Died 2009.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM, Gardening Discussions
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NigelJ
Feb 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they...
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they meet intervention, they will fix it! She clearly didn't warm to the idea of me driving her car...
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they meet intervention, they will fix it! She clearly...
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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Fat Controller
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under very intensive conditions
When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured to avoid people seeing what is being grown under...
When I used to volunteer at the botanic garden, plants from abroad just got put into the appropriate greenhouse - cool, intermediate or warm. Those black tent structures are, I'm sure, structured...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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CarolineL
Feb 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Harvested some of the remaining leeks and then dug the vegetable plots where no crops were growing. Found a number of good sized potatoes in good condition. Purple sprouting broccoli is beginning...
Harvested some of the remaining leeks and then dug the vegetable plots where no crops were growing. Found a number of good sized potatoes in good condition. Purple sprouting broccoli is beginning to produce "sprouts" should be ready towards the end of next week. Need to get busy with the pruners...
Harvested some of the remaining leeks and then dug the vegetable plots where no crops were growing. Found a number of good sized potatoes in good condition. Purple sprouting broccoli is beginning to produce "sprouts" should be ready towards the...
Harvested some of the remaining leeks and then dug the vegetable plots where no crops were growing. Found a number of good sized potatoes in good condition. Purple sprouting broccoli is beginning...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 14 15 16
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NigelJ
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Currently Listening To 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3
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NigelJ
Feb 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
Feb 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Slow pages
Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...
Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved in the tech side as I know nothing about...
Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some things are no longer available. I won't be involved...
Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. The tech guy shall be in discussion with Admin over what needs doing, what can be done and what may not be possible if the updates for some...

Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 8 9 10
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shiney
Feb 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
PUFAs and GC bought compost.
@Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
@Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
@Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
@Allex50 concerned about PUFAs: this might be worth a listen. BBC Radio 4 - Toxic!, A Recipe for Disaster?
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, Allotments Discussion ... 3 4 5
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NigelJ
Feb 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Summer or Autumn raspberry?
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Cornsquashandy, Jan 14, 2026, Identification Area
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Cornsquashandy
Feb 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Crafters Corner 2026
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Bluejayway
Feb 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Ah, lovely little friends
Ah, lovely little friends
Ah, lovely little friends
Ah, lovely little friends
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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Michael Hewett
Feb 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Mike's Evolving Garden
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was happy to see my Anisodontea and Pandorea have...
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was...
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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Michael Hewett
Feb 16, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Radio clock with wrong time the second Sunday
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it has to do with the summertime change in March,...
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it...
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM

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