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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now...
    Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now chockerblock :)And it's legal to grow maryjane here, so who cares anymore :biggrin:
    Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now chockerblock :)And it's legal to grow maryjane here,...
    Yes, they can block nosey parkers but they are superior for keeping heat in and the insides are reflective to maximize the efficacy of the lights. I have 2 that are 4x4 feet square. One is now...
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I had a recipe that called for cinnamon, allspice, etc but cinnamon is deadly to yeast. It can easily kill the "rise". I have figured out how to get lots of cinnamon into chelsea buns so I'll go...
    I had a recipe that called for cinnamon, allspice, etc but cinnamon is deadly to yeast. It can easily kill the "rise". I have figured out how to get lots of cinnamon into chelsea buns so I'll go with just ginger as the recipe says and then play with spices later.
    I had a recipe that called for cinnamon, allspice, etc but cinnamon is deadly to yeast. It can easily kill the "rise". I have figured out how to get lots of cinnamon into chelsea buns so I'll go with just ginger as the recipe says and then play...
    I had a recipe that called for cinnamon, allspice, etc but cinnamon is deadly to yeast. It can easily kill the "rise". I have figured out how to get lots of cinnamon into chelsea buns so I'll go...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 339 340 341
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    CanadianLori
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"! :biggrin:
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and fails to meet these"! :biggrin:
    I can't imagine your beautiful garden looking a mess, My aspirations are somewhat more modest. Reminds me of a reference for a student I was told about once - "Sets himself low standards and...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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    ViewAhead
    Feb 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer...
    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer Service Centre to tell them I wanted a replacement pair but they can only process a refund, so I'm back to...
    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer Service Centre to tell them I wanted a replacement pair...
    Two weeks ago I ordered some new Sloggers garden shoes from Amazon US (they used to be available in the UK). They arrived today but they've sent the wrong size.:wallbanging: I contacted Amazon Customer...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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    LunarSea
    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
  5. Allex50

    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
  6. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought...
    It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought back childhood memories. I don’t toss them these days, just use the big spatula to turn them over....
    It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought back childhood memories. I don’t toss them these...
    It didn’t rain, but it was very cold. I made us pancakes for breakfast, we ate them the traditional way with lemon and sugar. I usually like mine with fresh fruit and maple syrup, but this brought...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 48 49 50
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    Ergates
    Feb 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
  7. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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    Logan
    Feb 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
  8. JWK
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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
  9. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Forecast sleet for tomorrow afternoon and Thursday.
    Forecast sleet for tomorrow afternoon and Thursday.
    Forecast sleet for tomorrow afternoon and Thursday.
    Forecast sleet for tomorrow afternoon and Thursday.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 77 78 79
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    Logan
    Feb 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM
  10. Logan

    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
  11. Allex50

    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
  12. shiney
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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
  13. Michael Hewett
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    Slow pages

    Thanks for the donations - message from Webmaster. :blue thumb: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. :blue thumb: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. :blue thumb: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. :blue thumb: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...
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    Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 8 9 10
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    shiney
    Feb 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
  14. Allex50

    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
  15. Cornsquashandy

    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
  16. JWK
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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
  17. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    Ah, lovely little friends :imphrt:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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    Michael Hewett
    Feb 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
  18. Michael Hewett
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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
  19. simone_in_wiltshire

    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
  20. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
    Yet more!
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    NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Plantminded
    Feb 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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