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Post by Geranium on Mar 23, 2013 7:13:37 GMT
What a shame, but not entirely surprising.  |
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Post by grindle on Mar 23, 2013 8:14:42 GMT
Cromer Spring Show has been cancelled because nobody can offer daffodils, tulips or hyacinths and the hellebores have been blown flat. It has been the coldest spring for 50 years. We have the Cornwall spring show on 6th April, I'm wondering if there will be much there this year |
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Post by markb on Mar 23, 2013 10:17:46 GMT
Most things seem to have slowed down or stopped growth. Even in the cold greenhouse the shallots, onions, broad beans and even sweet peas seem to be standing still. I wonder if it is the lack of strong sunlight as it has not only been cold here but dull as well, apart from two or three sunny days.
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Post by scrumpy on Mar 23, 2013 11:03:50 GMT
My onions are growing away nicely. They have been under lights though.
Dahlias are very slow throwing up the 2nd batch of cutting material. Hopefully when we do get some warmth and sun they'll pick up.
Otherwise, i'll have to revert to cuttings from mother plants, something I've never had to do before.
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Post by Cherry on Mar 23, 2013 15:44:44 GMT
Cromer Spring Show has been cancelled because nobody can offer daffodils, tulips or hyacinths and the hellebores have been blown flat. It has been the coldest spring for 50 years. We have the Cornwall spring show on 6th April, I'm wondering if there will be much there this year One must wonder if it will be as good as in previous years, or even if it will be worth the entrance fee. |
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Post by grindle on Mar 23, 2013 17:30:50 GMT
I'll soon find out ;D at least it's a nice place to visit so all won't be lost  |
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Post by Cherry on Mar 24, 2013 13:48:31 GMT
That is a good attitude to take Grindle.
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Post by Geranium on Mar 25, 2013 6:31:18 GMT
That's not long, is it. The professional growers will be able to exhibit, I'm sure, but 'Joe Public' will have trouble this year!
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Post by grindle on Mar 25, 2013 7:34:56 GMT
I make this one the first of the year, it has a very good turnout and most of the nurseries are local ones to Devon and Cornwall. I'm sure I will be able to find something ;D I do have an order of Trollius Alabaster to collect from one of them so I won't go home empty handed  The grounds are beautiful  |
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Post by Rosie on Mar 25, 2013 8:53:53 GMT
When, oh when are we getting some sun/warmth to speed things up? Maybe we need the guys on here to do a nekkid morris dance to bring the sun to us  ;D ;D ;D But on the real subject, my daffies are not out yet, the crocus are just coming out, but i do have shoots appearing on the fuchsia's in the polytunnel, they are fleeced to within an inch of their lives ;D ;D |
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Post by Moonlight on Mar 25, 2013 9:09:09 GMT
Been told by the Lollypop Man that they are saying that there will be another 3 weeks of this. 
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Post by Lou78W on Mar 25, 2013 12:51:20 GMT
When, oh when are we getting some sun/warmth to speed things up?
Maybe we need the guys on here to do a nekkid morris dance to bring the sun to us ;D ;D ;DBut on the real subject, my daffies are not out yet, the crocus are just coming out, but i do have shoots appearing on the fuchsia's in the polytunnel, they are fleeced to within an inch of their lives ;D ;D Ho Rosie!!....we want the sun to come, not have it frightened away   |
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Post by Cherry on Mar 25, 2013 14:16:39 GMT
I think we will miss spring altogether and jump straight into summer.
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Post by Tel on Mar 25, 2013 15:59:46 GMT
When, oh when are we getting some sun/warmth to speed things up? But on the real subject, my daffies are not out yet, the crocus are just coming out, but i do have shoots appearing on the fuchsia's in the polytunnel, they are fleeced to within an inch of their lives ;D ;D I have my hand up to volunteer. ;D ;D |
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Post by Cherry on Mar 25, 2013 21:33:37 GMT
Maybe we need the guys on here to do a nekkid morris dance to bring the sun to us ;D ;D ;DBut on the real subject, my daffies are not out yet, the crocus are just coming out, but i do have shoots appearing on the fuchsia's in the polytunnel, they are fleeced to within an inch of their lives ;D ;D I have my hand up to volunteer. ;D ;D Someone new would be better Tel. We have seen your offerings and a handsome brute you were too. You could be past your best now. ;D |
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