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ASDA do cinnamon and apple hot cross buns. As well as yeast they use fermented wheat flour. Not something we could get our hands on, but maybe that helps the raising issue.
ASDA do cinnamon and apple hot cross buns. As well as yeast they use fermented wheat flour. Not something we could get our hands on, but maybe that helps the raising issue.
ASDA do cinnamon and apple hot cross buns. As well as yeast they use fermented wheat flour. Not something we could get our hands on, but maybe that helps the raising issue.
ASDA do cinnamon and apple hot cross buns. As well as yeast they use fermented wheat flour. Not something we could get our hands on, but maybe that helps the raising issue.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 339 340 341
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cactus_girl
Feb 18, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
It’s cold. 4c but it feels colder. Looking forward for the weekend, when temperatures are rising.
It’s cold. 4c but it feels colder. Looking forward for the weekend, when temperatures are rising.
It’s cold. 4c but it feels colder. Looking forward for the weekend, when temperatures are rising.
It’s cold. 4c but it feels colder. Looking forward for the weekend, when temperatures are rising.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 77 78 79
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 18, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Overwhelmed by my garden
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere between the Orkneys and the Channel Islands or the...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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waterbut
Feb 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small...
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge twigs and spending ages trying to bend these into...
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge...
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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ViewAhead
Feb 18, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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
Ideas for shady front garden....
That planting plan shows what I've always felt with new builds that everything is planted way too close together.Maybe its me but that planting plan doesn't mention the heather you look like you...
That planting plan shows what I've always felt with new builds that everything is planted way too close together.Maybe its me but that planting plan doesn't mention the heather you look like you have at the back by the windows.I'd personally go for low maintenance shrubs that like clay soil....
That planting plan shows what I've always felt with new builds that everything is planted way too close together.Maybe its me but that planting plan doesn't mention the heather you look like you have at the back by the windows.I'd personally...
That planting plan shows what I've always felt with new builds that everything is planted way too close together.Maybe its me but that planting plan doesn't mention the heather you look like you...
machtucker, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Jungle Jane
Feb 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Those were men's sizesApparently a US 4 for women is a 3 for UK, 37 for EU or 22.9cms or 9". I expect a lot depends on foot and shoe width too.
Those were men's sizesApparently a US 4 for women is a 3 for UK, 37 for EU or 22.9cms or 9". I expect a lot depends on foot and shoe width too.
Those were men's sizesApparently a US 4 for women is a 3 for UK, 37 for EU or 22.9cms or 9". I expect a lot depends on foot and shoe width too.
Those were men's sizesApparently a US 4 for women is a 3 for UK, 37 for EU or 22.9cms or 9". I expect a lot depends on foot and shoe width too.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 48 49 50
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 18, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If I am honest, I prefer them to the plastic version....
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If...
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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CostasK
Feb 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Plants for memorial area
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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shiney
Feb 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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Fred Clarke
Feb 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Morning all. I thought OH had an appointment today, but it's a good job he checked, 'cos it's Wednesday 18th March! So we now have a free day. We have a high probability of sleet later, so we may...
Morning all. I thought OH had an appointment today, but it's a good job he checked, 'cos it's Wednesday 18th March! So we now have a free day. We have a high probability of sleet later, so we may just amble to the farm shop for some bread flour. OH was pancake tosser in chief yesterday, but I...
Morning all. I thought OH had an appointment today, but it's a good job he checked, 'cos it's Wednesday 18th March! So we now have a free day. We have a high probability of sleet later, so we may just amble to the farm shop for some bread...
Morning all. I thought OH had an appointment today, but it's a good job he checked, 'cos it's Wednesday 18th March! So we now have a free day. We have a high probability of sleet later, so we may...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 49 50 51
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Penny_Forthem
Feb 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM
My Garden Progress
I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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CanadianLori
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Yet more!
Yet more!
Yet more!
Yet more!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
TurfWorld Limited
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and improve your lawn:Rake or scarify the lawn to...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
Warren Jones, Dec 3, 2025, Business Directory
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Warren Jones
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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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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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet weekend, a man working for the tax office, past his...
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet...
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 17 18 19
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Ladybird4
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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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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