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merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Which do you prefer Oct 23, 2011 7:53:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Oct 23, 2011 7:53:30 GMT Cornus Midwinterfire or Cornus alba Siberica ?

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Which do you prefer Oct 23, 2011 12:10:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Oct 23, 2011 12:10:35 GMT personally I prefer Midwinter Fire Are you thinking of getting one of these?

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Which do you prefer Oct 23, 2011 15:13:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Oct 23, 2011 15:13:59 GMT I agree with Midwinter Fire.

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Which do you prefer Oct 23, 2011 17:25:25 GMT

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I already have a Winterfire at the side of the new swing seat (not yet built) I've got another on the other side but it doesn't look like Winterfire. It's small and when I bought it it didn't have a label. The stems look different. I'm thinking of getting another, a bigger one so I'll know it's got red stems.

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Which do you prefer Oct 31, 2011 7:00:39 GMT

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Post by merlin on Oct 31, 2011 7:00:39 GMT

Well I now have a spare, The one I bought a couple of weeks ago was small and it's stems were not at all red. The one I bought yesterday is bigger and didn't have red stems either, The guy said it had been grown inside to achieve faster growth and that when it's in the ground it will develop red stems.
I'm really looking forward to showing you a pic of the 'swing area' it's been an enormous job. The two Cornus play a big part in it as will St. Swithun.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Which do you prefer Nov 1, 2011 6:07:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Nov 1, 2011 6:07:32 GMT look forward to seeing the picture

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Which do you prefer Nov 1, 2011 16:45:59 GMT

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Post by merlin on Nov 1, 2011 16:45:59 GMT

It was nice before but it was the only place I could put the swing seat.

I've made the trellis for the sides, I'll put them in tomorrow. I'm waiting on some Stockbord for the roof then it will be finished.
The rose (left) is St. Swithun) raised cos the site is boggy, ideal for the Cornus, Ligularia, Astilbie, primula and Purple loosestrife. I expect I'll have to thin out a bit when they get going.

peony Top Member Posts: 4,719	Which do you prefer Nov 1, 2011 20:59:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by peony on Nov 1, 2011 20:59:08 GMT You've done a good job there Merlin It will be a comfy place to sit and watch the birds feeding next summer. I would like to see another photo when the plants are flowering.
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grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Which do you prefer Nov 2, 2011 4:55:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Nov 2, 2011 4:55:49 GMT agree, great job Merlin, a lovely place to have your morning, afternoon or evening tipple

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Which do you prefer Nov 2, 2011 5:50:06 GMT

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Post by merlin on Nov 2, 2011 5:50:06 GMT

Thank you and yes it I'll post a pic when the flowers are in bloom. St Swithun should provide a nice perfume while I'm 'swingin' ......not too much "tipple" though G, I don't want to tipple out of my swing seat!
I'm off to the local auction today for some stuff to make the seat swing.

esther Top Member Posts: 2,677	Which do you prefer Nov 2, 2011 6:23:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by esther on Nov 2, 2011 6:23:27 GMT I like your new seat area Merlin You can never have too many seating areas in a garden
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merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Which do you prefer Nov 2, 2011 6:30:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Nov 2, 2011 6:30:45 GMT Nov 2, 2011 6:23:27 GMT esther said: I like your new seat area Merlin You can never have too many seating areas in a garden Absolutely

wildlifefriendly Guest	Which do you prefer Nov 2, 2011 8:04:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 2, 2011 8:04:36 GMT What a difference, you have made a lovely job of that seat and area, you don't fancy a bus man's holiday do you?

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Which do you prefer Nov 2, 2011 16:53:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Nov 2, 2011 16:53:28 GMT Nov 2, 2011 8:04:36 GMT @wildlifefriendly said: What a difference, you have made a lovely job of that seat and area, you don't fancy a bus man's holiday do you? Oh what a pity, my old bus won't go that far ;D

wildlifefriendly Guest	Which do you prefer Nov 2, 2011 17:30:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 2, 2011 17:30:10 GMT ;D

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