I wear gloves - only because I try to keep my hands clean so patients aren’t put off. It also stops those stings 
I really should get some latex or something like gloves-bog standard gardening gloves are fine for rough work but not for weeding amongst plants
Yes, I cannot wear thick gardening gloves for weeding. I wear thin latex free gloves (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-NITRILE-DISPOSABLE-GLOVES-MEDIUM-/150453424247?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item2307b91077#ht_1158wt_911). You can buy latex ones on ebay (these black ones look menacing and may scare the weeds into submission) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-Latex-Tattoo-Gloves-Powder-Free-Box-100-LARGE-/160352034235?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_BOI_Medical_Lab_Equipment_Medical_Supplies_Disposables_ET&hash=item2555b9ddbb#ht_600wt_1137
I’m happy to say we don’t have stinging nettles, but we do have … poison ivy! I react very badly to it so wear those thin latex gloves around it too.
It’s like Hitchcocks “The Birds” here . . . the little beggars are pinching lumps outta my lovely toms . . . I just stapled netting on the open vent and door . . . wonder what they’ll do for breakfast tomorrow ? 
One of mine is starting to color; I’ll put a mesh bag on it to fend off the birds and squirrel!
Bagged it this afternoon:
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Oh dear . . . it’s not birds thieving the toms . . . it’s either mice or squirrels . . . another six fruits half eaten this morning . . . I shall have to post a Rottie on sentry duty in the greenhouse at nights . . . they could work it in shifts you know . . . .
On second thoughts the noise’ll get the neighbours up at the crack of dawn . . . any suggestions please. 
Borrow a cat? Leia would gladly take care of the mice 
She doesn’t do squirrels, however.
You probably have too many to bag in mesh…
Been a while since I posted the chilis pic … here are two of them today, well fruited.
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They grow a funny way in America.
At first glance looks like the photo is up side down…but is it?
No, this variety does grow up rather than being pendulous, It’s Thai Hot.
Thai hot/Thai dragon? warm little fellows.
This year it is just Apache and Joes long Cayenne`
I used to grow bum worry varieties but with age comes wisdom:blush:
They look very similar to Thai Dragon, OG, but the Thai Hot are a bit smaller. nice and fiery! 
Just looked up this veritey and yes they do grow like that.
Must see if I can get some for next year.
LOL, would I kid you, galty? Do try them, easy to grow and very prolific.
They are on my list for next year
The greenhouse is lookin good just now . . . last year I planted too many toms and those courgettes took up too much space . . . I still have Steph although she aint in flower just yet . . . I have 2 vines and 3 banana plants, I doubt if they’ll fruit though . . . I shall have to thin out the grapes, there are too many bunches on one of the vines . . and I’ve got a Kiwi plant on the go . . according to the label it can withstand temps as low as -20.
I never had a bit of luck with bananas, Nero. What grape varieties are you growing?
They’re German varieties Eileen . . . one is black the other two are green . . . that Kiwi plant is leaping up just now . . the growth rate is tremendous.
Just one kiwi, Nero? I may be mistaken but thought you needed two to tango … set fruit,that is!