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Post by Cat on Feb 12, 2015 18:31:33 GMT
The heat goes on this weekend. Cuttings will be cold rooted as no choice. Into the unknown we go. Cuttings virgin ! Hahaha I will be too next year with luck so look forward to hearing how its going
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Post by Cat on Feb 9, 2015 20:14:59 GMT
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Post by Cat on Feb 9, 2015 19:38:51 GMT
Slug pellets don't taint the taste then? Cool back to good old pellets thanks Tel
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Post by Cat on Feb 9, 2015 19:30:57 GMT
Just downloaded the application form to register Wyn's Favourite with the RHS. Exciting stuff! Tel
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Post by Cat on Feb 9, 2015 19:28:52 GMT
Thanks esther, great food for thought, thank you
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Post by Cat on Feb 8, 2015 22:13:11 GMT
Can any one help? My strawberries are in a raised bed, i put down straw last season but slugs/snails decimated every fruit before it was ready for human consumption, what can i do to help deter them (total extinction is not expected lol) Thank you
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Post by Cat on Feb 8, 2015 22:00:35 GMT
You are all so kind I am keeping my fingers - and everything else- crossed I realise this was a while ago but can I ask the top shelves, are they purpose made or off the shelf? I am in awe of your gardening skills and with my first greenhouse pending this seaon I want to make sure I have as best a start as possible. Thank you
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Post by Cat on Feb 8, 2015 10:01:25 GMT
OK, here's my Halls selection (got to start somewhere) Kenora sunset, bishop of Llandaff, Fairfield frost (our road name) Mary Eveline, pooh, Ruskin marigold, Johann (Che's best friend name) martins yellow (uncle!) Moonfire, yellow hammer. Spent up now but I am very pleased with my purchases. I have had to get mini plants but can grow on no problem and will help educate Che. What do you think Raymond and Tel ? Cat Nice dahlia's, I like your idea of the dahlia's with names that are linked to relatives, people or places you know. Not seen one called Cat though. Tel me neither!!! Lol, I think I have chosen a selection that will be visually pleasing. If mine turn out half as good as yours I will be pleased. Believe me, you are going to be tagged every time a leaf... Moves!!!!!!!
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Post by Cat on Feb 7, 2015 20:27:16 GMT
Overwhelmed by the kindness of you all
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Post by Cat on Feb 7, 2015 12:07:14 GMT
OK, here's my Halls selection (got to start somewhere) Kenora sunset, bishop of Llandaff, Fairfield frost (our road name) Mary Eveline, pooh, Ruskin marigold, Johann (Che's best friend name) martins yellow (uncle!) Moonfire, yellow hammer. Spent up now but I am very pleased with my purchases. I have had to get mini plants but can grow on no problem and will help educate Che. What do you think Raymond and Tel ?
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Post by Cat on Feb 7, 2015 12:01:20 GMT
Raymond They are destined for pride of place in our garden. Even my oh is interested in our goings on for dahlias. We are starting this year with a mixed bed (12' x 3'). I have put an order into Halls. Would you like to know which? I love to know what other people are growing Cat I love many many dahlias had to sacrifice loads I wanted for the show one's. Which still beautiful don't always tickle my fancy so to speak ! Lol hehe Your son will be super excited when the plants start budding ! I have a tuber of pooh if you want another collarette . Raymond a tuber of pooh would be fantastic, thank you, so kind
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Post by Cat on Feb 6, 2015 21:18:40 GMT
Tel you better believe it! He is really looking forward to this season thanks to you,Thank you so much for your kindness Tel is a great enabler..... Lou78W Thanks Tel really is, his kindness has taken Che to a new level in his enthusiasm towards gardeningl. Che did his school project on " our living garden" last year and helped to build our first wooden compost bin and a 2' x 1' insect house, even going for walks to find leaves for leaf mould. We rarely buy plants other than at car boots because it is low on our list of expenses right now but we have saved for our first greenhouse and he and I are excited to grow from seed this season. Che has his own "James grieve" apple tree we bought him a season ago for Christmas and loves picking blackberries (although doesn't eat them!). He has 2 terracotta pots of his own that he plants up himself choosing his own bits from what we have or can separate. He loves putting down the wood chip amongst our stock but his favourite is turning the compost
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Post by Cat on Feb 6, 2015 20:45:01 GMT
He will love the collarette Cat so much fun and cheerful. garden friends is a cracking dahlia Tel Plus loads of bees buzzing around them He will love them. Wish I was back in Scotland I think my youngest nephew would be into trying them. What else are you going to grow ? Raymond They are destined for pride of place in our garden. Even my oh is interested in our goings on for dahlias. We are starting this year with a mixed bed (12' x 3'). I have put an order into Halls. Would you like to know which?
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Post by Cat on Feb 6, 2015 20:28:19 GMT
Cat I don't think he will be disappointed when they come into flower. Once they start flowering they will flower for months. He will be able to brag to his friends, he is the only boy in Cornwall, to have this variety of dahlia. Tel you better believe it! He is really looking forward to this season thanks to you,Thank you so much for your kindness
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Post by Cat on Feb 6, 2015 20:12:24 GMT
Cat how old is your son ? There is a girl that shows in Kent called Ella she is 14 she won fimbriated class and collerette then went on to win at wisley. The youngsters are the future. Hope he stays keen and interested. Raymond my youngest is 6 and he has always loved pottering helping me. He doesn't know yet but I hope to afford a couple of dahlias just for him to go in a raised bed (4' by 4'). I have the bed already and it has been covered over winter so weed free and ready to go. It is in a good sunny position too.
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