Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

[Dimity]

It was only 4 people total @NatureLover so hardly "family" at large - I'm estranged from most.

When fruit "sets" it means it's been pollinated and the baby fruit are starting to grow. I've had hardly any flowers on my cherry tomato but noticed 2 little fruit today. 

I'm battling to get stuff done. I worked for 3 hours yesterday and the same again today but I don't seem to be getting anywhere yet. I hope you're having better luck.

[NatureLover]

Ah, I see (re your family), @Dimity .

Thanks for explaining what "setting" means. I have a question: do the flowers automatically mean there will be fruit? Or do they need to be pollinated by a bee or similar? I ask as my tomatoes are all under bird netting, so bees presumably can't get to them...

I'm glad you have some fruit 🙂

Well done for doing two lots of 3 hours' work. I'm really struggling but forced myself to do 1.5 hours today. 

[Dimity]

Hello @NatureLover 

Tomatoes do need to be pollinated - so perhaps you could take off the netting for a while and  put it back later? 

I put in an extra hour yesterday untangling the hose on the hose reel. I've not done very much today but I had a nice long chat to an old friend. 

My back has started complaining a bit with the extra work I've been doing. I'll try to pace myself and alternate with lighter tasks.

Have the dogs been home for the holidays?