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Post by Geranium on Nov 23, 2012 6:08:58 GMT
There's certainly something to be said for living wihin reach of such tempting places! You were very restrained, Sue.  Are you going again? You said it was the first Market. |
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Post by SueA on Nov 23, 2012 21:02:28 GMT
Yes, we'll be going a few more times before Christmas Geranium, it's nice just to walk round & look at all the stalls even if we don't buy anything- & I usually manage a hot mulled wine drink while I'm there - I collect the mugs they serve it in each year, you pay a £2 deposit on them & can keep them or get the money back. The bulb & plant stalls are usually Dutch & have lots of bargains, I suppose because it's a bit late in the season & they also have lots of Dutch, German & other Continental food & craft stalls.
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Post by Geranium on Nov 24, 2012 6:33:34 GMT
It sounds lovely. Never mind - we can't experience everything in life, but I can hear about it from you!  I stopped off at the GC on the way to Louise's yesterday and redeeemed the voucher I had. I got a pack of yellow primroses, another trowel and a pasket of b, f and b. No excuse not to have a trowel now - I'll keep one in the greenhouse and the previously purchased one with the other tools. The one I lost has still not turned up!  |
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Post by Cherry on Nov 24, 2012 7:34:43 GMT
I am waiting for my best one to show itself too. I just hope it is not on the compost heap. I do miss it even though I have about six.
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Post by Geranium on Nov 25, 2012 6:57:11 GMT
I'd had that one all my gardening life, so I do miss it. :(I'm sure you miss your old friend too! The new one/s are fine, after a disastrous 'buy' off the internet. It looked a good strong trowel, but it tore away at the welded joint after a session on pink geranium removal!  OH has repaired it, but it will only be suitable for light work now. The new ones are Burgon and Ball stainless steel, and they don't have a weld across them. |
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Post by Cherry on Nov 25, 2012 11:46:51 GMT
That is a good recommendation Geranium.
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Post by esther on Nov 30, 2012 5:52:27 GMT
T and M sent an email with discount vouchers so i have ordered
Illumination Apricot Shades Begonias
Laurentia Blue Stars
Lilies Crystal Collection
and a few pkts of seeds ;D
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Post by Lou78W on Nov 30, 2012 8:45:03 GMT
Whats a "few" Esther ;D
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Post by Cherry on Nov 30, 2012 12:19:16 GMT
You deserve them Esther. A nice selection. |
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Post by SueA on Nov 30, 2012 14:48:02 GMT
Just 'one or two' I bet! ;D |
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Post by steve on Nov 30, 2012 16:50:21 GMT
You didn't get a Po!&£!!!£ then Esther ;D
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Post by grindle on Dec 1, 2012 5:33:23 GMT
;D
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Post by Geranium on Feb 28, 2013 6:53:07 GMT
I hoped that someone on the forum might be famiilar with one of the plants I bought at the NGS lunch yesterday. It came from East Lambrook Manor Garden (Margery Fish's garden) and the owner told me it's hardy - but I don't think it is. Erodium pelargoniflorum.  I also bought a spotty Hellebore! ;D  |
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Post by grindle on Feb 28, 2013 7:34:14 GMT
not seen the erodium but googling most places say it's hardy in this country
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Post by Cherry on Feb 28, 2013 9:50:51 GMT
The spotty Hellebore is one with a difference.
My latest plant purchase is a Rowan tree from Wilkinsons. It has to stand up to the fen winds with no shelter. I have been waiting for Sorbus aucuparia (wild). It is going next to the house car park. When I used to do hillwalking in the Galloway Hills, I noticed that derelict primitive houses always had a Rowan outside, which would still be there. I will have to put a penny underneath to help keep the witches away.
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OH has repaired it, but it will only be suitable for light work now.
