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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
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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
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
A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking...
A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking like old tea bags if there is another severe frost I wonder. I am itching to be out there doing 'stuff'...
A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking like old tea bags if there is another severe frost I...
A very good morning one and all. When I walked down the back garden yesterday I was pleased to see that my Camellia Donation has many open blooms already - how long before they end up looking...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 49 50 51
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Ladybird4
Feb 18, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
A heavy grey sky with rain and wind this afternooen, Jenny namaste
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 77 78 79
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Jenny namaste
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:45 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
Whaaattt?
Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload!
Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload!
Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload!
Well quite! I suggest you swerve the bakery aisles in your local supermarket for the next few weeks in order to avoid hot cross bun stress overload!
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 339 340 341
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ViewAhead
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:00 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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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
US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
US sizes are different to ours? Or did they just get it totally wrong.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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pete
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things...
Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things now, I buy plug plants and let the supplier take the risk of germination. You can always take early...
Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things now, I buy plug plants and let the supplier take the...
Many years ago I grew some of the dust like seeds - petunia, begonia, and I think gesneriads. It was so hard to get them growing because the seedlings were so tiny. So for those sort of things...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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CarolineL
Feb 18, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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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"!
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"!
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
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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
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