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  1. GreenFingeredPete

    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 :biggrin:
    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
  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    No, being a purist I had nothing on it, not even butter :biggrin:.
    No, being a purist I had nothing on it, not even butter :biggrin:.
    No, being a purist I had nothing on it, not even butter :biggrin:.
    No, being a purist I had nothing on it, not even butter :biggrin:.
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 338 339 340
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    Plantminded
    Feb 17, 2026 at 4:22 PM
  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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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
  4. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Have you thought of trying to find out what proportion ( if any ) of your Council Tax is set aside for dealing with road repairs ? You could then consider withholding that amount when your C Tax...
    Have you thought of trying to find out what proportion ( if any ) of your Council Tax is set aside for dealing with road repairs ? You could then consider withholding that amount when your C Tax is due until you get a response to your complaint. They may be quicker to respond when money is...
    Have you thought of trying to find out what proportion ( if any ) of your Council Tax is set aside for dealing with road repairs ? You could then consider withholding that amount when your C Tax is due until you get a response to your...
    Have you thought of trying to find out what proportion ( if any ) of your Council Tax is set aside for dealing with road repairs ? You could then consider withholding that amount when your C Tax...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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    Philippa
    Feb 17, 2026 at 4:29 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

    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
  7. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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    Ladybird4
    Feb 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
  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

    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    Nice to see some dry paths, it felt strange driving on a dry road this morning, potholes visible. Cloudy now but some nice sun earlier, cold at only 7c with a wind blowing at times.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 76 77 78
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    pete
    Feb 17, 2026 at 4:21 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
    Agree x 5

    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!
    Crocus in grass.JPG Rubus formosensis fruit.JPG Sarcococca confusa.JPG PXL_20260201_123603827.MP.jpg IMG_20260201_085854933.jpg DSC05449.jpeg
    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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