Recent Posts

Title
Replies Views
Last Message
  1. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that;...
    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that; so long as men led by madder, older men have the buttons and levers to control these conflicts.
    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that; so long as men led by madder, older men have the...
    I'm sure they could, just as a group of school children could. The problem isn't agreeing that it should end and how it would end. The problem is implementation, how do these groups achieve that;...
    Replies:
    6,229
    Views:
    261,319
  2. BB3

    Supermarket potato disease

    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec) when spuds roast their best.Many years ago I met a...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to notice them. It's also this period (Sept-Dec)...
    I see it often too. I don't see it when the new season maincrop spuds hit the shelves around September and there's no sign of black areas inside the spuds until around mid-December when I start to...
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    139
  3. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly...
    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly won't be too taxing. Actually the first thing I had to do this morning was reshuffle the interior of...
    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly won't be too taxing. Actually the first thing I had...
    Hello everyone. I have to admit that it is tea in my particular case but I know some of you like coffee first thing. I haven't made up my mind as to what I will attempt today but it certainly...
    Happy 2025.jpg d418203fdbe636a6cc55c92096958dce.jpg IMG_0806.gif Good evening.jpg upload_2025-1-2_6-27-28.gif 8983BA6F-5FDD-4ED4-AA42-8A38BBB69838.jpeg
    Replies:
    6,188
    Views:
    289,616
  4. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back into the grid. They additionally paid a small sum...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels produced whether you used it or whether it went back...
    With the old Feed In Tariff that was the original incentive from the government you would have been OK but the financial return would have been longer. They paid you for every kWh your panels...
    Replies:
    2,702
    Views:
    189,687
  5. Loofah
    Sticky

    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't arrive til about the middle of January. I had a nice...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to buy the champagne yeast. A new hydrometer won't...
    Just wanted to let you know that I have my beet juice but will need to freeze it until I get the rest of the things I need. I have the glass jug, the air lock and lots of sugar but still need to...
    Replies:
    4,078
    Views:
    193,240
  6. JWK
    Sticky

    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    Yesterday, AI made me happy and my life much easier. For 2 years, I look at the statistics for the NAO, and made an overview in 2023, all manually in Gimp (I'm a Linux user). It didn't look very...
    Yesterday, AI made me happy and my life much easier. For 2 years, I look at the statistics for the NAO, and made an overview in 2023, all manually in Gimp (I'm a Linux user). It didn't look very professional. North Atlantic oscillation - WikipediaBy chance, I had discovered 2 months ago that...
    Yesterday, AI made me happy and my life much easier. For 2 years, I look at the statistics for the NAO, and made an overview in 2023, all manually in Gimp (I'm a Linux user). It didn't look very professional. North Atlantic oscillation -...
    Yesterday, AI made me happy and my life much easier. For 2 years, I look at the statistics for the NAO, and made an overview in 2023, all manually in Gimp (I'm a Linux user). It didn't look very...
    Everything Bread.jpg cootsit.jpg 20250112_162059.jpg 20240525_201715.jpg joutsen2.jpg joutsen3.jpg
    Replies:
    416
    Views:
    32,371
  7. JWK
    Sticky

    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Dont like the sound of Tundra Geese, its going to get cold.:frown:
    Replies:
    765
    Views:
    38,000
  8. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
    There is a report in the most recent RHS Plant Review of a naturalised patch of Sarracenia purpurea in the Swiss Alps.
    Replies:
    4,472
    Views:
    170,549
  9. eatenbyweasels
    Sticky
    Like x 4

    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control until potting on.
    These are micro dwarves which only reach around 30cm so they'll be happy on or near the windowsill for months. The cuttings will probably be lopped back at least once to keep them under control...
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    147
  10. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
    Calm with possible sunny intervals this afternoon. Going to zero degrees tonight and staying quite cold all week.
    Replies:
    8,204
    Views:
    204,077
  11. hailbopp

    Suggestions for the Christmas present from hell as far as I’m concerned

    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit has other than to block light and rain. Mixed plants that climb and trail so as to cover the bottom...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit has other than to block light and rain. Mixed...
    The bottom section, with the top section cut off, could be just a planter, and the thin bits of wood could be used for climbing plants to climb up. I have no idea what purpose the top tray bit...
    Replies:
    58
    Views:
    1,306
  12. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it wasn't raining.Assembly was easy and I'm...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but left propped up on the front decking; good job it...
    Hi,I went out shopping early this morning so I'd be back home ready to accept the new Yamaha leyboard when it arrived. Back home the keyboard had been delivered but not to inside the porch but...
    Replies:
    61
    Views:
    2,617
  13. JWK
    Replies:
    1,693
    Views:
    92,478
  14. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Golden retriever having a grooming session
    Replies:
    342
    Views:
    23,123
  15. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it would then become truly portable.
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two batteries, one on charge and one being used, it...
    They keep up grading, (down grading in respect of hard drive space), the computer part of the act but never do much regarding how the thing is powered, its archaic, I can buy a power tool with two...
    Replies:
    47
    Views:
    1,015
  16. JWK
    Locked

    Tomato Growing 2025

    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    2026 Thread here:Tomato Growing 2026
    Replies:
    709
    Views:
    44,633
  17. Allex50
    Like x 9

    Another Hello from Dorset!

    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Well done @AnniD :star:
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    413
  18. JWK
    Sticky

    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new and they have altered the design. The first version...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a nuthatch today.The helix feeder on the left is new...
    The parakeets turned up, but can't get to their food - good. I have finally squirrel and large bird proofed the feeders. Both are from The Nuttery. Only small birds can get in and we had a...
    upload_2025-3-8_19-6-58.png morpethmarch1.jpg morpethmarch2corm.jpg upload_2025-3-29_22-4-52.png IMG_20250405_142411.jpg IMG_20250405_142233.jpg
    Replies:
    175
    Views:
    20,072
  19. shiney

    Gardening For Women - ebook freebie

    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    132
  20. CanadianLori

    Chillies 2026

    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is waiting in buckets to be used again
    Don't think it was sharp sand but can't remember as it is at least 40 years old. The sand and gravel mix has the heating cable running through it to retain the heat in the propagator. It is...
    upload_2025-12-27_22-52-0.jpeg
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    309
Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice