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So I accidentally bought Connecticut Field pumpkin seeds without realising how massive they are. I’ve only grown compact squash types before such as baby bear and Uchi kuri, and these vines look like they’ll swallow my whole raised bed leaving me no room for the rest of my harvest. I only have a small growing space.

The seedlings are already started and growing well, so it's too late to back out now. I’m thinking of planting them in a spare 60L potato grow bag instead and feeding heavily, then letting the vines run across my gravel as much as they want since I do have a large gravel area. Has anyone tried this? Will it work?

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I’ve been attending unprogrammed online meetings for a while, and today something happened that left me feeling quite embarrassed and unsure of myself.

During worship, I took a sip of water from a mug. I have a medical condition that means I need to drink frequently, so it’s second nature to keep water nearby, I didn't even think about it. My microphone was muted, and most people had their eyes closed, so I didn’t think it would disturb anyone. Other than this I was sat still like everyone else.

After the meeting, someone raised, speaking to the whole group, but clearly in reference to me *as only I had done it, that it’s frowned upon to “drink tea” during worship. This turned into a long discussion about how doing so is considered disrespectful. I didn't speak up, or explain myself, I just listened. I was surprised, as I didn’t know there were unwritten etiquette rules about this.

Now I’m feeling a lot of shame and anxiety. I’m autistic, so I often miss unspoken social rules, and I’m worried I’ve done something wrong without realising. I also feel a bit hurt, as the comment felt passive‑aggressive and has left me reluctant to attend again.

Did I actually do something wrong by drinking? Is this really considered disrespectful in Quaker worship? I’d really appreciate some guidance.

Every year I attempt to dig up my favourite Dahlias and store them. I've tried every method in the book and every year the ones I dig up rot and the ones I leave in the ground, expecting to die, do just fine and come back.

I lost my incredible Kelvin Floodlight and Purple Haze this year and i'm kicking myself for not leaving them in the ground.

I've come to the conclusion that our winters are no longer cold enough to kill off Dahlia (at least not from the Midlands down). I would love to know what your experience has been?

*In response to a lot of the comments, rain doesn't seem to cause an issue for me since they come back every year when left in the ground. I have heavy clay, idk if that makes a difference. I would have thought clay was more risky since it goes boggy in winter.

I'm devastated my Nardello died and I can't get hold of seeds anywhere. I am happy to do a seed swap :)

I am more than happy to do a seed swap :) my Nardello died :(

I'm open to swapping.