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The Smart Garden 29cm Re-Usable Cable Ties are the answer to that jar. They grip like an ordinary cable tie, but you can release them, loosen them and use them again rather than cutting them off.\n\nThat one difference changes how you can use them. You can give a tomato stem more room as it thickens, move netting when you shift a crop, and take a structure down in autumn without a bin bag of plastic offcuts.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are the Smart Garden 29cm Re-Usable Cable Ties?\u003c\/h6\u003e They're releasable cable ties, 29cm long and made from polypropylene (PP), sold in a pack of 50. They work like standard cable ties. You feed the tail through the head and pull it tight, and a ratchet catch holds it in place. The difference is that the catch can be released, so the tie can be loosened, slid off and refitted as many times as you need.\n\nSmart Garden describes them as strong, rot-proof and re-usable. They’re part of Smart Garden’s range of garden ties, which sit alongside its twine, wire and soft plant ties.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes them?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden Products is a British garden products supplier based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Its range covers garden sundries, plant supports, growhouses, lighting and wildlife care. The ties and fixings sit in its \"tying\" range of everyday garden essentials. \u003ch6\u003eHow do re-usable cable ties work?\u003c\/h6\u003e A standard cable tie has a small toothed catch inside the head. Once the tail is pulled through, the teeth only let it travel one way, so the only way off is with a knife or snips. A re-usable or releasable tie has the same ratchet, but with a release on the head. Press it and the catch lets go, so you can pull the tail back out.\n\nTo use one, wrap the tie around whatever you’re fixing and feed the pointed tail through the head. Pull it to the tension you want. To loosen or remove it, press the release and draw the tail back. Then fit it somewhere else.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat can I use them for in the garden?\u003c\/h6\u003e Almost anywhere you'd reach for string, wire or an ordinary cable tie. On the allotment and in the garden, they're especially useful for:\n\nTying tall plants such as tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines and peppers to canes or stakes.\n\nSecuring bean and pea canes into wigwams and A-frames, where they hold better than twine and don’t rot.\n\nFixing insect mesh, bird netting or butterfly netting to fruit cages, brassica frames and hoops.\n\nAttaching windbreak mesh, shade netting or plastic trellis to fences and posts.\n\nHolding fleece or polythene to hoops on low tunnels and cloches.\n\nJoining canes and stakes where two pieces cross, to make supports for climbers or a simple frame for netting.\n\nBundling canes, stakes, hoses and tools for tidy storage at the end of the season.\n\nLabelling. Thread a plant label onto a tie and fix it to a cane or the edge of a raised bed so it doesn’t get lost or blown away.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy choose re-usable ties over standard cable ties?\u003c\/h6\u003e Gardens change through the season. A cane that holds a 30cm tomato seedling in May is holding a 1.5m plant laden with trusses by August, and the stem will have thickened considerably. A standard cable tie fitted in spring has to be cut off and replaced as the plant grows, or it can start to bite into the stem. A re-usable tie can simply be released and loosened a notch or two.\n\nThe same goes for netting and mesh. Crops get lifted, rows are rotated and frames are moved. Re-usable ties let you take a structure apart and rebuild it elsewhere without starting again with new fixings.\n\nThen there’s waste. Ordinary cable ties are single-use by design. A pack of 50 ties you can release and refit, kept in a tin in the shed, will see you through many seasons of the same jobs, with far fewer offcuts heading to the bin.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy choose cable ties over twine or wire?\u003c\/h6\u003e Each has its place, and most growers keep all three. Twine is soft, cheap and kind to stems, but natural twine weakens and rots over a season outdoors, and knots can be fiddly with cold or muddy fingers. Wire is strong and long-lasting, but it can cut into stems if it's too tight and it's awkward to adjust neatly.\n\nPolypropylene cable ties are rot-proof, quick to fit with one hand while the other holds the plant, and easy to tension precisely. The re-usable version adds the one thing ordinary cable ties lack, which is a second chance.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eAre cable ties safe to use on plant stems?\u003c\/h6\u003e Yes, as long as you leave room for growth. The commonest mistake is pulling a tie tight around a stem, which can pinch or eventually cut into the plant as it thickens. The better approach is to make a loose loop around the stem and a tight one around the cane.\n\nA simple method is to fasten the tie firmly around the cane first. Then pass a second tie through it around the stem as a loose loop with a finger’s width of space. Alternatively, use a single tie in a loose figure of eight, crossing between the stem and the cane, so the stem isn’t pressed directly against the support.\n\nCheck ties every few weeks during the growing season, and loosen them as stems fatten. This is where re-usable ties really pay their way, since loosening one takes a couple of seconds.\n\nFor young trees and established shrubs, use purpose-made tree ties with a buffer. Cable ties aren’t designed to stay on a trunk for years.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I tie tomatoes to canes with cable ties?\u003c\/h6\u003e Push a sturdy cane into the soil or pot close to the plant when you plant out, before roots spread. Fit the first tie about 15 to 20cm above soil level, fastening it snugly around the cane and loosely around the stem, just below a leaf joint for extra grip. Add another tie every 20 to 30cm as the plant grows, and always place ties below a truss rather than through it, so the weight of the fruit is supported.\n\nAt the end of the season, release the ties, lift them off the canes and store them for next year.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I fix netting to a frame with cable ties?\u003c\/h6\u003e Lay or drape the netting over your frame, whether it's a fruit cage, a brassica tunnel or hoops over a bed. Start at the corners and work along each side, fixing a tie every 30 to 50cm so the netting is taut without being strained. Pull the ties firm but not hard enough to tear the mesh. Make sure the netting reaches the ground or is pegged down at the base, since gaps along the bottom are how pigeons, butterflies and the occasional determined blackbird get in.\n\nWhen the crop is harvested, release the ties, fold the netting away dry, and keep the ties with it so everything is ready for the next sowing.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIs 29cm long enough?\u003c\/h6\u003e For most garden jobs, yes. A 29cm tie comfortably goes around a cane and a tomato or cucumber stem, two crossed canes, a fence post rail and mesh, or a bundle of several canes. For much thicker items, such as a post and a thick bundle of netting, you can link two ties by feeding the tail of one through the head of another to make a longer loop.\n\nIf you mostly need short ties for small jobs, such as fixing labels or securing small seedlings to split canes, Smart Garden also makes a shorter 20cm version.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eCan I use them indoors and around the house?\u003c\/h6\u003e Of course. They're handy for tidying cables behind a desk or TV, bundling extension leads and hose, organising the shed and garage, hanging lightweight items from hooks, and holding things together for quick fixes. Because they release, you can adjust them as your set-up changes rather than having to cut them off.\n\nFor houseplants, they’re useful for training climbers such as pothos, philodendrons and hoyas onto moss poles, trellis or hoops, using the same loose-loop method as for tomatoes.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow long will re-usable cable ties last?\u003c\/h6\u003e Polypropylene is rot-proof, so the ties won't break down in damp the way natural twine does. How long they last depends on how they're used and stored. Like most plastics, they can become stiffer and more brittle over time with long exposure to strong sunlight and frost.\n\nTo get the most from them, remove ties from structures that are coming down for winter, and store them somewhere dry and out of direct light. Don’t force the release with a tool, and replace any tie that has become brittle, cracked or no longer locks firmly. Looked after this way, a pack will stretch across many seasons.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eTips for using re-usable cable ties\u003c\/h6\u003e Keep a few in your pocket or trug when you're on the plot. You'll use them more often than you expect.\n\nFit the tie with the head facing outwards from the plant so the release is easy to reach later.\n\nLeave a short tail rather than trimming it, so you’ve got something to grip when you loosen it.\n\nOn canes, fit the tie just above a node or join, where it’s less likely to slip down.\n\nUse a loose figure-of-eight around stems to stop the plant rubbing against the support.\n\nAt the end of the season, collect ties as you dismantle structures and store them in one container, ready for spring.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e How many cable ties are in the pack? There are 50 ties in each pack.\n\nHow long is each tie?\nEach tie is 29cm long.\n\nWhat are they made of?\nPolypropylene (PP).\n\nCan they be used again?\nYes. They’re releasable, so you can loosen them, take them off and refit them as many times as needed.\n\nWill they rot outdoors?\nNo. Polypropylene is rot-proof, so the ties won’t decay in wet weather the way natural twine can.\n\nCan I use them on trees?\nThey’re fine for canes, stakes, netting and young plant stems. 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Without a thermometer, you're guessing at both, and plants pay for the wrong guesses. Seedlings scorch when the vents stay shut. Tender plants blacken when a cold night slips past unnoticed. A thermometer on the wall turns those guesses into numbers, and once you know the numbers, you know when to open up, shade, wrap up or move things around.\n\nThe Smart Garden Wall Thermometer is a simple, slim, no-fuss way to do exactly that. It needs no batteries and no app, and there’s nothing to set up. You hang it where your plants are and glance at it whenever you’re passing.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat is the Smart Garden Wall Thermometer?\u003c\/h6\u003e It's a wall-mounted thermometer with a robust plastic housing and large scales marked in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. It measures 19.3cm tall, 5.1cm wide and just 4mm deep, and weighs about 40g. That makes it easy to fit on a greenhouse frame, shed wall, potting bench upright or windowsill surround without getting in the way.\n\nSmart Garden designs it for use indoors or under cover outdoors. That covers greenhouses, polytunnels, sheds, garages, porches, conservatories and garden rooms.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden Products is a British garden products company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It supplies a wide range of garden essentials, from plant supports and growhouses to meters, lighting and wildlife care. The wall thermometer sits in its range of growing meters, alongside a wooden version. \u003ch6\u003eWhy do I need a thermometer in my greenhouse?\u003c\/h6\u003e Because temperature drives almost everything plants do under glass, and it changes much faster than you'd expect. A small greenhouse can rise 10 to 20°C above the outside temperature within a couple of hours of sunshine, even in early spring. On clear nights, it can lose that heat just as quickly.\n\nA thermometer tells you:\n\nWhen to open vents and doors, so seedlings and young plants don’t cook on a bright day.\n\nWhen to shade the glass, usually from late spring onwards, to keep summer temperatures in check.\n\nWhen frost protection is needed, such as fleece, bubble wrap insulation or a greenhouse heater.\n\nWhether conditions suit what you’re growing, so you can move plants to warmer or cooler spots.\n\nHow effective your insulation or heating actually is, rather than how effective you hope it is.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat temperature should a greenhouse be?\u003c\/h6\u003e It depends on what you're growing and the time of year. As a broad guide:\n\nMost summer greenhouse crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and chillies, grow happily in daytime temperatures of roughly 18 to 27°C. Once temperatures climb much above 27 to 30°C, growth slows and some crops struggle. Tomato flowers may drop, and plants wilt even with damp roots. That’s the signal to ventilate, damp down the floor and shade the glass.\n\nOvernight, most of these crops do well staying above about 10 to 13°C. Cucumbers, peppers and aubergines are the most sensitive to cold nights.\n\nOver winter, a frost-free greenhouse is one that stays above 0°C. Many gardeners aim for a minimum of around 5°C to overwinter tender perennials such as pelargoniums, fuchsias and salvias. Citrus and more tender plants generally prefer it warmer.\n\nFor germinating seeds, many crops need warmer conditions than the greenhouse air offers in early spring. Tomatoes, chillies and peppers often germinate best at around 18 to 25°C, which is why many gardeners start them on a heated propagator or a warm windowsill.\n\nA thermometer on the wall lets you compare what your plants want with what they’re actually getting.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhere should I put a greenhouse thermometer?\u003c\/h6\u003e Placement matters more than people think. A thermometer in direct sun will read far higher than the air your plants are sitting in, because the housing and liquid absorb heat from sunlight. For readings you can trust:\n\nHang it out of direct sunlight, ideally in a shaded spot or on the north-facing side of the structure.\n\nMount it at roughly plant height, since air at the ridge can be much warmer than air at bench or floor level.\n\nKeep it away from heaters, heating pipes and the door, where draughts and warm air give misleading readings.\n\nAvoid fixing it directly to glass, which heats and cools faster than the air around it.\n\nIf your greenhouse is large or has distinct warm and cool areas, two thermometers in different spots will show you the difference. That’s useful when deciding where to place tender and hardier plants.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eCan I use it outdoors?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden recommends using it indoors or under cover outdoors. That means anywhere sheltered from direct rain, such as a greenhouse, polytunnel, cold frame lid area, shed, garage, open-fronted log store or covered porch. It isn't intended to be fixed to a fence in the open garden, exposed to the weather. \u003ch6\u003eWays to use it around the garden and home\u003c\/h6\u003e Greenhouses and polytunnels are the obvious home for a wall thermometer, but it's useful wherever temperature matters:\n\nIn the shed or garage, to check that stored dahlia tubers, potatoes, apples and onions stay cool but frost-free over winter.\n\nIn a porch or conservatory used for overwintering tender plants, to make sure it doesn’t drop too low on cold nights.\n\nIn a potting shed where you start seeds, to judge whether it’s warm enough to sow yet.\n\nOn a windowsill or indoor growing area, to see whether that bright spot is actually too hot in summer or too cold at night for seedlings and houseplants.\n\nIn a garden office or summerhouse, so you know whether you need the heater on before you settle in.\n\nIn a utility room or larder, where stored produce keeps better in cooler conditions.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I read a liquid thermometer accurately?\u003c\/h6\u003e Read the top of the column at eye level rather than from above or below, which can make it look higher or lower than it is. Read it in the scale you prefer. The °C scale is on one side and °F is on the other, so you can follow whichever system your seed packets, books or habits use.\n\nGive it a few minutes to settle if you’ve just moved it, or if the door has been open and the air has changed suddenly.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eDoes it record the highest and lowest temperatures?\u003c\/h6\u003e No. This is a straightforward current-temperature thermometer, showing the temperature at the moment you look. It won't record overnight lows or daytime highs while you're away.\n\nIf you want to know how cold it got overnight, or how hot it got on a sunny afternoon while you were at work, a max-min thermometer is the tool for that job. Many growers use both. A simple wall thermometer by the door gives a quick reading as you walk in, and a max-min thermometer tracks the extremes.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhen should I check my greenhouse temperature?\u003c\/h6\u003e As often as you can, especially during the changeable months. In spring and autumn, check first thing in the morning to see how cold it got overnight. Check again around midday on sunny days, when temperatures can climb fast.\n\nIn summer, the midday check matters most, as overheating is the main risk. In winter, the morning check is more useful for judging frost protection.\n\nAfter a while, you’ll start to learn your greenhouse’s habits, such as how quickly it warms after sunrise and how much warmer it stays than outside overnight. That knowledge is worth having. It helps you decide when to sow, when to plant out and when to move tender plants under cover in autumn.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I use temperature to decide when to harden off?\u003c\/h6\u003e Hardening off is the process of gradually getting plants raised under cover used to outdoor conditions before planting them out. A thermometer in the greenhouse or cold frame helps you judge the gap between inside and outside.\n\nWhen nights inside a cold frame or unheated greenhouse are consistently mild and the risk of frost has passed for your area, plants are usually ready to move outside for longer spells. Then they can go out overnight, and finally into their permanent spots. Frost-tender crops such as courgettes, squash, sweetcorn, beans and tomatoes need particular care, as even one cold night can set them back badly.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eLooking after your wall thermometer\u003c\/h6\u003e It needs very little care. Wipe the housing with a soft, damp cloth if it becomes dusty or grubby, which helps keep the scale easy to read. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners, which can mark plastic. Keep it out of direct sun, both for accurate readings and to help the housing last longer. Handle it gently, since knocks and drops can damage the glass tube inside. \u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e Does the Smart Garden Wall Thermometer show Celsius and Fahrenheit? Yes, it has large, easy-to-read scales in both °C and °F.\n\nHow big is it?\nIt measures 19.3cm high, 5.1cm wide and 4mm deep, and weighs about 40g.\n\nCan I use it outside?\nIt’s designed for indoor use or outdoors under cover, such as in a greenhouse, polytunnel, shed or porch.\n\nDoes it need batteries?\nNo. It’s a liquid-in-tube thermometer, so there’s nothing to power or charge.\n\nWill it record the overnight minimum?\nNo. It shows the current temperature only. For overnight lows and daytime highs, use a max-min thermometer.\n\nWhat is it made from?\nThe housing is made from robust plastic (polystyrene).","brand":"Useful by Smart Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002220331346,"sku":"5050642070515","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/smart-garden-wall-thermometer-easy-read-c-and-f-thermometer-for-greenhouses-sheds-polytunnels-and-indoors-thermometer-5050642070515-5050642070515-useful-by-smar-3981773.jpg?v=1791569852"},{"product_id":"smart-garden-stemfix-10-pack-nail-in-plant-ties-with-snap-over-loop-for-training-climbers-on-fences-sheds-and-wooden-structures","title":"Smart Garden StemFix (10 Pack): Nail-In Plant Ties with Snap-Over Loop for Training Climbers on Fences, Sheds and Wooden Structures","description":"\u003ch6\u003eClimbers don't read the instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e Plant a clematis at the foot of a fence and it will cheerfully climb in every direction except the one you had in mind. Roses lean out over the path. Honeysuckle heads for the neighbour's side. A fan-trained plum flops forward the moment it carries any weight. Climbers and wall plants need fixing points, and they need them exactly where the stem is, not where the nearest wire happens to run. The Smart Garden StemFix gives you that. Nail it to the wood, loop it round the stem, snap it shut, and the plant goes where you want it. \u003ch6\u003eWhat is Smart Garden StemFix?\u003c\/h6\u003e StemFix is a nail-in plant tie made from polypropylene (PP), sold in packs of 10. Each tie fixes directly to any wooden garden structure with a nail. Its loop goes around the stem or branch and snaps closed over itself to hold it securely in place.\n\nSmart Garden describes StemFix as strong, quick and secure. It’s designed for the moments when you need to attach a plant to a wooden surface without first putting up wires, vine eyes or trellis.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden Products is a British garden products company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It supplies a wide range of garden essentials to gardeners across the UK, from plant supports and ties to growhouses, lighting and wildlife care. StemFix sits in Smart Garden's tying range, alongside its cable ties, SmartLok ties, twine and wire. \u003ch6\u003eHow does StemFix work?\u003c\/h6\u003e It's a simple two-part job. First, fix the tie to the wooden structure with a nail, positioning it where you want the stem to be held. Then pass the loop around the stem and snap it over to close. The stem is held against or close to the wood at exactly the point you chose.\n\nBecause each tie is fixed independently, you can place them wherever they’re needed. That might be a single tie to hold one wayward rose cane, or a series of ties to fan out the branches of a trained fruit tree.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat can I use StemFix for?\u003c\/h6\u003e Anywhere a plant needs holding against wood. Typical uses include:\n\nTraining climbing roses and rambling roses along fences, shed walls and wooden pergolas.\n\nGuiding clematis, honeysuckle, jasmine and other twiners onto a wooden fence before they find their own way.\n\nFixing the main stems of fan-trained or espalier fruit, such as plums, cherries, figs, peaches, apples and pears, to a wooden fence or wall batten.\n\nHolding blackberries, tayberries and other trailing cane fruit against wooden posts and rails.\n\nTying wall shrubs, such as pyracantha, ceanothus and flowering quince, back against a fence.\n\nSecuring tomato, cucumber or squash stems grown against a sunny shed wall or wooden greenhouse frame.\n\nHolding the stems of climbers on wooden obelisks, arches and arbours where wires aren’t practical.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy use nail-in ties instead of wires?\u003c\/h6\u003e Horizontal wires on vine eyes are the classic way to support climbers on a fence or wall, and they work well for big areas. But they're not always the right answer. Wires take time to put up, they don't always line up with where the stems actually grow, and many gardens have spots where a full wire system would be overkill.\n\nNail-in ties like StemFix let you put a fixing exactly where you need one. That’s useful for:\n\nA single climber on a short stretch of fence.\n\nOdd spots, such as a corner post, a gatepost or the side of a shed.\n\nFilling the gaps between wires where a stem needs holding at an awkward angle.\n\nQuick, tidy fixes when a stem has worked itself loose or blown away from its support.\n\nMany gardeners use both. Wires provide the main framework, and ties like StemFix handle the stems that don’t quite fit.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat wooden structures can StemFix be used on?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden says StemFix can be nailed into any wooden garden structure. That includes:\n\nFence posts and fence rails.\n\nWooden fence panels, nailing into the frame or a solid rail rather than thin slats.\n\nShed and summerhouse walls.\n\nPergolas, arches, arbours and obelisks.\n\nWooden trellis.\n\nRaised bed frames and wooden posts.\n\nTimber greenhouse frames and cold frames.\n\nStemFix is designed for wood. It isn’t intended for brick, stone or concrete walls. For masonry, use vine eyes or wall nails designed for that purpose.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eTips for nailing ties into fences and wooden structures\u003c\/h6\u003e A little care at this stage saves split wood and bent nails.\n\nNail into solid timber where you can, such as posts, rails and frames, rather than thin slats that can split.\n\nKeep away from the very edges of boards, as wood is more likely to split close to the edge.\n\nUse galvanised or otherwise rust-resistant nails outdoors, so they don’t stain the timber or rust away.\n\nThink about the stem’s direction of growth. Place the tie slightly ahead of where the stem is going, so it can be guided rather than bent sharply.\n\nIf the fence isn’t yours, it’s worth a word with the neighbour first. Fences have caused more garden disputes than bindweed.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I train a climber with StemFix?\u003c\/h6\u003e Start when the plant is young and the stems are still flexible. Gently bend the stem into the position you want, then fix a tie at a point where it naturally rests against the wood. Snap the loop over to close it.\n\nFor climbing roses, training stems as close to horizontal as you can encourages more side shoots and flowers along their length. That’s why fans and horizontal arrangements give such a good display. For trained fruit, follow the shape you’re aiming for, such as a fan or espalier, and fix the main framework branches first, adding ties to the side branches as they develop.\n\nAdd ties as the plant grows. It’s easier to guide a stem little and often than to wrestle a long, stiff stem into place later.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eCan StemFix damage plant stems?\u003c\/h6\u003e Any tie can damage a stem if it's fitted too tightly or left on for years without checking. Stems thicken as they grow, and a tight loop can eventually pinch or cut into the bark. This applies to string, wire, cable ties and nail-in ties alike.\n\nTo keep plants healthy:\n\nFit the loop so the stem sits comfortably, without being crushed against the wood.\n\nCheck ties at least once or twice a year, ideally in spring and late summer.\n\nIf a stem has thickened and the loop is tight, reposition or replace the tie.\n\nOn fast-growing or heavy stems, use more ties spread along the stem rather than relying on one.\n\nThicker, woody branches on established trained fruit trees put more weight on each fixing, so space ties closer together where the load is heavier.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat is polypropylene, and is it suitable outdoors?\u003c\/h6\u003e Polypropylene (PP) is a tough, flexible plastic widely used for garden ties, cable ties and outdoor accessories. It doesn't rot the way natural twine does and copes well with damp conditions. Like most plastics, it's best checked from time to time when used outdoors over several years, since long exposure to sun and frost can make it less flexible. Replace any tie that has become brittle or cracked. \u003ch6\u003eHow many ties do I need?\u003c\/h6\u003e It depends on the plant and the space. As a rough guide:\n\nA single young climber may need three or four ties in its first year, with more added as it grows.\n\nA trained fruit tree on a fence may need ties at regular intervals along each main branch.\n\nA pack of 10 is a good starting point for one or two climbers or a small run of fence, with ties left over for running repairs.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e How many ties are in the pack? There are 10 StemFix ties in each pack.\n\nWhat are they made from?\nPolypropylene (PP).\n\nHow do they attach?\nEach tie is nailed into a wooden garden structure. The loop then goes around the stem and snaps over to close.\n\nCan I use them on brick walls?\nStemFix is designed for wooden structures. For masonry, use fixings designed for walls, such as vine eyes or wall nails.\n\nWhat should I use to fix them?\nUse galvanised or rust-resistant nails suitable for outdoor timber.","brand":"Tying by Smart Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002578911570,"sku":"5050642070928","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/smart-garden-stemfix-10-pack-nail-in-plant-ties-with-snap-over-loop-for-training-climbers-on-fences-sheds-and-wooden-structures-plant-ties-and-supports-50506420-5684654.jpg?v=1791569853"},{"product_id":"smart-garden-greenhouse-nuts-bolts-15-pack-aluminium-m6-x-11mm-bolts-and-nuts-for-aluminium-greenhouse-frames-staging-and-accessories","title":"Smart Garden Greenhouse Nuts \u0026 Bolts (15 Pack): Aluminium M6 x 11mm Bolts and Nuts for Aluminium Greenhouse Frames, Staging and Accessories","description":"\u003ch6\u003eFor the bolt that rolled under the staging\u003c\/h6\u003e Anyone who has built an aluminium greenhouse knows the feeling. You've counted the bolts twice, you're three panels from finishing, and the last few have vanished. One is in the grass, one is down the gap behind the staging, and one, somehow, is in your pocket on the other side of the garden. Greenhouses are held together by dozens of small fixings, and every one of them is easy to lose and impossible to do without. The Smart Garden Greenhouse Nuts \u0026amp; Bolts 15pk is the spare jar every greenhouse owner ends up wishing they had. \u003ch6\u003eWhat are Smart Garden Greenhouse Nuts \u0026amp; Bolts?\u003c\/h6\u003e They're replacement and additional fixings for aluminium greenhouse frames, supplied as a pack of 15 bolts with matching nuts. The bolts are M6, which refers to their 6mm thread diameter, with an 11mm length under the head. Both are made from aluminium.\n\nThey’re used to join frame sections, fix accessories to the frame, and replace bolts that have been lost, damaged or corroded.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes them?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden Products is a British garden products company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It supplies a wide range of garden and greenhouse essentials, including growhouses, greenhouse accessories, meters and plant supports. These nuts and bolts sit in its greenhouse accessories range, alongside a cropped head version. \u003ch6\u003eHow do greenhouse bolts work?\u003c\/h6\u003e Most aluminium greenhouses are built from extruded aluminium sections with a channel, or slot, running along them. Greenhouse bolts have a head shaped to sit inside that channel. Once in place, the head can't turn or pull out through the slot, so you can tighten the nut on the outside without having to hold the bolt.\n\nThat’s what makes greenhouse construction so adjustable. Bolts can slide along the channel to line up with holes in other parts of the frame, brackets or accessories. Then they’re tightened in place once everything is where it should be.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat does M6 x 11mm mean?\u003c\/h6\u003e M6 refers to the thread size. \"M\" means metric, and 6 is the thread diameter in millimetres. It's one of the most common sizes used in aluminium greenhouse construction.\n\nThe 11mm figure is the under-head length, meaning the length of the threaded shank measured from the underside of the head to the tip. This determines how much material the bolt can pass through, such as two frame sections or a frame section plus a bracket, while still leaving enough thread for the nut.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eStandard head or cropped head?\u003c\/h6\u003e Greenhouse bolts usually come in two head styles, and Smart Garden offers both.\n\nStandard head bolts like these generally need to be slid into the channel from the open end of the frame section. This is the way most greenhouses are put together during the original build. It’s also the most common type to have spare when you’re assembling, extending or reglazing.\n\nCropped head bolts have a head trimmed so it can be turned and dropped into the channel partway along. That’s handy when you need to add a bolt to a frame that’s already built and the channel ends aren’t accessible.\n\nIf you’re adding fixings to a finished greenhouse and can’t reach the end of the channel, a cropped head bolt is usually the easier option. If you’re building, rebuilding or the channel end is open, standard head bolts are the usual choice.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWill these fit my greenhouse?\u003c\/h6\u003e M6 bolts are widely used across aluminium greenhouses. However, the size and shape of the channel varies between manufacturers and models, so it's worth checking before you buy.\n\nTo check compatibility:\n\nCompare with an existing bolt from your greenhouse, checking thread size, head shape and length.\n\nMeasure the width of the slot in your frame channel and check that the bolt head sits inside it without spinning or falling through.\n\nCheck the total thickness of what you’re bolting together, so the 11mm under-head length is long enough to pass through and leave room for the nut.\n\nIf in doubt, take one of your existing bolts to compare. It’s the quickest way to be sure.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat are greenhouse nuts and bolts used for?\u003c\/h6\u003e Uses include:\n\nReplacing bolts lost or damaged during the original build.\n\nReplacing old bolts that have seized, sheared or worn out.\n\nFitting staging, shelving and shelf brackets to the frame.\n\nFixing automatic vent openers, louvre vents and roof vents.\n\nAttaching guttering, downpipes and water butt kits to the frame.\n\nMounting hanging basket brackets, shading fixings and insulation clips.\n\nAdding extra bracing and corner braces for strength in windy positions.\n\nMoving or re-erecting a greenhouse in a new spot, which almost always results in some bolts going missing.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy aluminium?\u003c\/h6\u003e Aluminium bolts are the usual match for aluminium greenhouse frames. Using the same metal throughout helps avoid the problems that can occur when dissimilar metals sit together in damp conditions. In some combinations, that can lead to corrosion where the metals meet.\n\nAluminium is also lightweight and naturally resistant to rusting. That makes sense in a greenhouse, where condensation, watering and damp air are part of everyday life.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I fit greenhouse bolts?\u003c\/h6\u003e For a standard head bolt:\n\nSlide the bolt head into the channel from the open end of the frame section, with the thread facing outwards.\n\nSlide it along to the position you need, lining it up with the hole in the part you’re fixing.\n\nPass the thread through the hole, then fit the nut and tighten by hand.\n\nOnce everything is lined up and square, tighten with a spanner or socket.\n\nDon’t overtighten. Aluminium threads are softer than steel and can strip if forced. Firm and snug is the aim. If you’re building a new greenhouse, many manufacturers recommend leaving bolts slightly loose until the whole frame is assembled and squared, then tightening everything at the end.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eCheck your greenhouse before winter\u003c\/h6\u003e Autumn is the time to give the frame a once-over before the winter gales arrive. Loose bolts let panels and glazing move in strong wind, and that's how panes crack and frames twist. A quick check now saves an expensive repair later.\n\nWork your way round the frame and check:\n\nAny bolts that are loose or missing.\n\nBolts that have sheared, seized or lost their thread.\n\nFixings on doors, vents and roof sections, which take the most movement.\n\nFixings holding the frame to its base, which keep the whole greenhouse anchored.\n\nReplace anything worn and tighten anything loose. A spare pack of bolts means the job can be done straight away, not left for the weekend you were going to buy them.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eTips for working with small fixings\u003c\/h6\u003e Greenhouse bolts are small, and they have a habit of disappearing. A few tricks help:\n\nLay an old sheet or tarpaulin on the ground beneath where you’re working, so dropped bolts can be found.\n\nKeep bolts in a small tub or magnetic tray rather than your pocket. Bear in mind magnets won’t hold aluminium, so a tub with a lid is better.\n\nSort bolts by type before you start, especially if you have standard and cropped head bolts in the same project.\n\nKeep any spares in a labelled jar in the shed, so they’re ready for repairs and new accessories.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e How many bolts are in the pack? There are 15 bolts with matching nuts.\n\nWhat size are the bolts?\nThey’re M6 bolts with an 11mm under-head length.\n\nWhat are they made from?\nAluminium.\n\nWill they fit any greenhouse?\nThey’re designed for aluminium greenhouse frames, but channel sizes vary between makes. Compare with an existing bolt from your greenhouse to check the fit.\n\nWhat’s the difference between these and cropped head bolts?\nStandard head bolts usually slide into the frame channel from the end. Cropped head bolts can typically be fitted partway along the channel on a frame that’s already assembled.","brand":"Fixing by Smart Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002609647954,"sku":"5050642070638","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/smart-garden-greenhouse-nuts-bolts-15-pack-aluminium-m6-x-11mm-bolts-and-nuts-for-aluminium-greenhouse-frames-staging-and-accessories-greenhouse-fixings-5050642-2313636.jpg?v=1791569850"},{"product_id":"smart-garden-window-thermometer-stick-on-outdoor-thermometer-you-read-from-indoors-accurate-to-within-0-5-c-no-batteries-needed","title":"Smart Garden Window Thermometer: Stick-On Outdoor Thermometer You Read From Indoors, Accurate to Within 0.5°C, No Batteries Needed","description":"\u003ch6\u003eThe weather report you can read with the kettle on\u003c\/h6\u003e There's a particular kind of early spring morning that catches gardeners out. The sun's up, the sky's clear, the birds are going for it, and everything looks like an invitation to plant out the courgettes. Then you step outside in your slippers and discover it's barely above freezing. A thermometer on the window settles that question before the back door opens. You check it from the kitchen, with tea in hand, and decide whether today is a fleece day, a planting day or a stay-indoors-and-sow-more-seeds day.\n\nThe Smart Garden Window Thermometer does exactly that. It sticks to the outside of the glass, you read it from the inside, and it needs no batteries, wires or setting up.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat is the Smart Garden Window Thermometer?\u003c\/h6\u003e It's a lightweight outdoor thermometer designed to be fixed directly onto a window using the self-adhesive pads supplied. It sits on the outside of the glass, measuring the outdoor air temperature, while you read it from inside the house.\n\nSmart Garden states it’s accurate to within 0.5°C of the true temperature. It weighs just 34g and needs no batteries or power of any kind.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden Products is a British garden products company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It supplies a wide range of garden essentials, including garden meters, thermometers, growhouses, plant supports and wildlife care. The window thermometer sits alongside its wall and greenhouse thermometers in its range of growing meters. \u003ch6\u003eWhy would a gardener want a window thermometer?\u003c\/h6\u003e Because temperature decides so much of what happens in the garden, and the simplest way to keep an eye on it is from somewhere you look every day. A window thermometer turns the kitchen or back-door window into a quick weather check. It helps you decide:\n\nWhether there’s a risk of frost tonight, and whether tender plants need covering or bringing in.\n\nWhen it’s mild enough to start hardening off seedlings raised indoors or under glass.\n\nWhen frost-tender crops such as courgettes, squash, beans, sweetcorn and tomatoes are safe to plant out.\n\nWhether to open greenhouse vents and cold frame lids in the morning, or keep them shut a little longer.\n\nWhether the birdbath and the hens’ water are likely to freeze.\n\nWhether it’s worth hanging the washing out. Not strictly gardening, but a reasonable use of a thermometer all the same.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I fit a window thermometer?\u003c\/h6\u003e Fitting takes a few minutes, but a little preparation helps the adhesive pads hold properly.\n\nChoose your window carefully (see placement tips below).\n\nClean the outside of the glass where the thermometer will go, removing dirt, grease and any residue, then let it dry completely.\n\nFix the self-adhesive pads to the thermometer, following any instructions on the pack.\n\nPress the thermometer firmly onto the outside of the glass and hold it in place for a little while so the pads bond well.\n\nAdhesive pads generally stick best when they’re applied to clean, dry glass in mild weather rather than on a frosty or wet day. If you’re fitting it in winter, choose a dry spell.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhere should I put a window thermometer?\u003c\/h6\u003e Placement makes a big difference to how accurate the reading is. A thermometer sitting in full sun will read higher than the shade temperature, because sunlight warms the thermometer itself. That's the same reason weather stations are kept in shaded, ventilated boxes.\n\nFor the most reliable readings:\n\nChoose a window on the shadier side of the house. A north-facing window is often best.\n\nAvoid windows near boiler flues, extractor fans, tumble dryer vents and outdoor lights, all of which give off warmth.\n\nAvoid windows directly above a heated conservatory or next to an often-opened door, where warm air escapes.\n\nPosition it at a comfortable eye height, so you can read it easily from inside without craning.\n\nBecause glass can carry a little warmth from a heated room, the reading may sit slightly above the true outdoor air temperature, especially on cold nights in a well-heated house. That’s worth knowing when you’re judging marginal frosts.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eCan a window thermometer tell me if it's going to frost?\u003c\/h6\u003e It tells you the temperature now, not what it will be at 4am. However, it's a very good guide when used alongside the forecast.\n\nOn clear, still evenings, temperatures often keep falling through the night. If the thermometer is already low in the early evening and the sky is clear, a frost is likely by morning. In that case, cover tender plants with fleece, close greenhouse vents and cold frame lids, and bring pots of tender plants indoors or into the greenhouse.\n\nAir temperature at window height can also be a little higher than at ground level, where cold air settles on still nights. Ground frost can occur even when a thermometer higher up reads just above zero. If the window reading is close to freezing, treat ground level as colder.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhen is it safe to plant out tender crops?\u003c\/h6\u003e In much of the UK, frost-tender crops are traditionally planted out from mid to late spring, once the risk of frost has passed for your area. The exact timing varies widely from year to year and from region to region. Coastal and southern gardens often warm up earlier than inland, northern and high-altitude ones.\n\nA window thermometer helps you make that decision based on what’s actually happening in your garden, not just the date on the calendar. Watch for nights that stay comfortably above freezing over a run of days, alongside a settled forecast, before planting out courgettes, squash, beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes and other tender crops.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eDoes a window thermometer measure soil temperature?\u003c\/h6\u003e No. It measures air temperature. Soil warms more slowly than air in spring and cools more slowly in autumn, so the two don't always match. For direct sowing outdoors, a soil thermometer gives a more accurate picture of whether the ground is warm enough for seeds to germinate. Many gardeners use both: the window thermometer for daily weather and frost checks, and a soil thermometer for sowing decisions. \u003ch6\u003eDo I need batteries?\u003c\/h6\u003e No. The Smart Garden Window Thermometer needs no batteries or power at all. There's nothing to charge, replace or set up. Once it's fixed in place, it simply works. \u003ch6\u003eLooking after your window thermometer\u003c\/h6\u003e It needs very little attention. A few simple habits keep it easy to read:\n\nWipe the front gently with a soft, damp cloth if it becomes dusty, misty or marked by rain.\n\nAvoid abrasive cleaners and solvents, which can scratch or cloud plastic.\n\nCheck the adhesive pads occasionally, especially after a hard winter. If the thermometer has worked loose, clean the glass and refit it with fresh pads.\n\nTake care when cleaning the windows, particularly with squeegees or window cleaners’ poles, so it isn’t knocked off.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eOther places to use a window thermometer\u003c\/h6\u003e While the obvious spot is a house window, it works on many other glass surfaces:\n\nGreenhouse glass, stuck to the inside to check the greenhouse temperature from outside, or to the outside to check the outdoor temperature from within.\n\nA conservatory or garden room window.\n\nThe window of a shed, summerhouse or garden office.\n\nA porch window, for checking conditions before setting off for the allotment.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e How does the Smart Garden Window Thermometer attach? It fixes to the window with the self-adhesive pads supplied.\n\nHow accurate is it?\nSmart Garden states it’s accurate to within 0.5°C of the true temperature.\n\nDoes it need batteries?\nNo. It needs no batteries or power.\n\nHow much does it weigh?\nAbout 34g.\n\nCan I read it from inside?\nYes. It’s designed to be fixed to the outside of the glass and read from indoors.\n\nDoes it measure soil temperature?\nNo. It measures air temperature. Use a soil thermometer for checking soil warmth before sowing.","brand":"Useful by Smart Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002641563986,"sku":"5050642078542","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/smart-garden-window-thermometer-stick-on-outdoor-thermometer-you-read-from-indoors-accurate-to-within-05c-no-batteries-needed-thermometer-5050642078542-50506420-5112923.jpg?v=1791569851"},{"product_id":"smart-garden-wooden-t-plant-labels-12-5cm-10-pack-compostable-plastic-alternative-labels-for-seed-trays-pots-and-seedlings","title":"Smart Garden Wooden T Plant Labels (12.5cm, 10 Pack): Compostable, Plastic-Alternative Labels for Seed Trays, Pots and Seedlings","description":"\u003ch6\u003eThree weeks in, every seedling looks the same\u003c\/h6\u003e Sow a tray of tomatoes, a tray of chillies and a tray of peppers on the same afternoon. Three weeks later, you'll be standing over them in the greenhouse trying to work out which is which. Then there are the five tomato varieties in one tray, the cosmos you swore you'd remember, and the cuttings from a neighbour's salvia whose name you didn't write down. Labelling is the least glamorous job in the garden and the one everybody wishes they'd done properly. The Smart Garden Wooden T Plant Labels make it quick, tidy and plastic-free. \u003ch6\u003eWhat are Smart Garden Wooden T Plant Labels?\u003c\/h6\u003e They're T-shaped plant labels made from sustainably sourced timber, supplied in a pack of 10. Each label is 12.5cm long, with a flat T-shaped head for writing on and a pointed stem that pushes into compost.\n\nSmart Garden describes them as a sustainable alternative to plastic labels, and they’re compostable once they’ve done their job.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes them?\u003c\/h6\u003e Smart Garden Products is a British garden products company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It supplies a wide range of garden essentials, including plant labels, propagation equipment, plant supports and growhouses. These wooden T labels sit in its range of growing accessories. \u003ch6\u003eWhy choose a T-shaped label?\u003c\/h6\u003e The T shape solves a couple of small but annoying problems with ordinary straight labels.\n\nThe head sits above the compost, so the writing stays visible even as seedlings grow up around it.\n\nYou get a wider writing area across the top, with room for a variety name and a sowing date without squeezing.\n\nThey’re easy to spot and easy to read from above, which matters when you’re looking down into a tray of 40 modules.\n\nThey’re easy to grab and pull out to check, then push back in, without disturbing the compost too much.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy wooden labels instead of plastic?\u003c\/h6\u003e Plastic plant labels are cheap and long-lasting, which is exactly the problem. They snap, get lost in the compost heap, and turn up in the soil for years afterwards. Most gardeners have dug up a faded white plastic label from a plant they don't remember growing.\n\nWooden labels are a gentler option. They’re made from a natural, renewable material, and at the end of their useful life they can go on the compost heap rather than in the bin. They also look nicer, sitting quietly among seedlings rather than standing out in bright white.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat can I use 12.5cm wooden T labels for?\u003c\/h6\u003e At 12.5cm long, these labels are well suited to:\n\nSeed trays and module trays, marking each variety or sowing.\n\nSmall and medium pots, for seedlings, pricked-out plants and potted-on young plants.\n\nCuttings in pots or propagators, so you know what each one is when it roots.\n\nWindowsill herbs, microgreens and salad sowings.\n\nPlants for swapping, selling or giving away at plant sales and seed swaps.\n\nRaised beds and containers, for marking short rows or small patches of sowings.\n\nFor marking long rows in open ground on the allotment, a longer label is often easier to see and less likely to be knocked over. These are at their best on the potting bench, in the greenhouse and on the windowsill.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat should I write on a plant label?\u003c\/h6\u003e More than you think you'll need. Your future self will be grateful. A useful label includes:\n\nThe plant and variety, for example “Tomato Sungold” rather than just “Tomato”.\n\nThe sowing date, which helps you judge germination and plan successional sowings.\n\nThe source if it matters, such as a seed company, a seed swap or a friend’s saved seed.\n\nAnything special, such as “F1”, “for the greenhouse” or “pinch out at 15cm”.\n\nIf you’re short on space, write the variety on the front and the date on the back.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat's the best pen for writing on wooden labels?\u003c\/h6\u003e A soft pencil is a traditional favourite for wooden labels. Graphite doesn't fade in sunlight and copes well with damp, and the slightly textured wood surface takes pencil nicely.\n\nPermanent markers also work, although on bare wood some inks can spread slightly into the grain or fade over a long season in strong sun. A dedicated garden marker pen designed for outdoor use is another good option.\n\nWhatever you use, write on the label before you push it into the compost, while it’s clean and dry, and write on the top part of the T so it stays above the compost line.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow long do wooden plant labels last?\u003c\/h6\u003e Wooden labels are natural, so they'll weather over time, especially when they're kept in damp compost. For seed trays, modules and young plants, which is the stage when labels matter most, they comfortably see a sowing through to planting out.\n\nOnce they’ve marked their crop, they can be reused if they’re still in good condition, or added to the compost heap. For long-lived perennials, shrubs and trees that need a permanent label for years, a more durable option such as metal or slate is usually a better choice.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eAre they compostable?\u003c\/h6\u003e Yes. Smart Garden describes these labels as compostable. When they've done their job, add them to your compost heap or bin. Breaking them into smaller pieces helps them break down faster. Any ink or paint you've added is in very small quantities, but if you'd rather keep your compost pure, a soft pencil is the simplest choice. \u003ch6\u003eTips for a well-labelled potting bench\u003c\/h6\u003e Label every tray and pot as you sow it, not afterwards. Afterwards never comes.\n\nWhen sowing several varieties in one tray, put a label at the start of each block or row.\n\nKeep a pencil and a few labels in a jar on the potting bench so they’re always within reach.\n\nWhen pricking out or potting on, move the label with the plants, or write a fresh one for each pot.\n\nConsider keeping a simple sowing notebook alongside your labels, noting what you sowed, when, and how it did. It’s one of the most useful records a grower can keep.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eAre they a good gift?\u003c\/h6\u003e On their own they're a modest stocking filler. Paired with a few packets of seed, a soft pencil and a seed tray, they make a thoughtful starter kit for a new gardener, a child starting their first windowsill garden, or anyone getting into growing their own. \u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e How many labels are in the pack? There are 10 labels in each pack.\n\nHow long are they?\nEach label is 12.5cm long.\n\nWhat are they made from?\nSustainably sourced timber.\n\nAre they compostable?\nYes. Smart Garden describes them as compostable.\n\nWhat should I write on them with?\nA soft pencil, a permanent marker or a garden marker pen all work. A soft pencil is a good choice for long-lasting, fade-resistant writing on wood.\n\nAre they suitable for open ground?\nThey’re best suited to seed trays, modules, pots and containers. 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