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Post by sweetpea on Apr 22, 2013 13:58:05 GMT
 Will be planting out as soon as weather is ok |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 22, 2013 15:47:53 GMT
Mine will have to share their place with the beans.
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 22, 2013 16:18:57 GMT
Mine will have to share their place with the beans. Don't eat them by mistake cherry   |
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Post by candyblue on Apr 26, 2013 19:05:14 GMT
My first two varieties have been out for two weeks now, they had to go in as they are two foot tall lol
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Post by Cherry on Apr 26, 2013 20:10:50 GMT
That's good Candyblue. They are well ahead.
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Post by candyblue on Apr 26, 2013 21:47:30 GMT
yes Cherry I sowedt hem in Nov in an unheated greenhouse, its the first time I have done them then and also the first time I`m trying them as cordons so we will see what happens
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 26, 2013 21:56:17 GMT
good for you candy blue.
i'm a poet and don't know it ;D
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 27, 2013 7:01:46 GMT
I didn't get round to sowing any this year....I'm all behind with seed sowing atm |
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 29, 2013 17:05:11 GMT
Managed to plant out some sweetpea plants today although I'm concerned about the forecast for high winds as i haven't tied them in to the canes.
Not many this year, only 38 cordons and the rest will have to get planted wherever I can find some space.
Should have some spare seed next year all being well.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2013 12:07:07 GMT
Managed to plant out some sweetpea plants today although I'm concerned about the forecast for high winds as i haven't tied them in to the canes. Not many this year, only 38 cordons and the rest will have to get planted wherever I can find some space. Should have some spare seed next year all being well.
This spring I almost purchased a package of sweet peas' seeds.
I purchased two packages of Morning Glory seeds. |
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Post by scrumpy on May 25, 2013 12:23:15 GMT
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Post by sweetpea on May 25, 2013 14:47:30 GMT
just had a look back at your Wem show pics scrumpy. Almost makes me wish to start competition work again but although the spirit may be willing the flesh is too weak now.  it was interesting to note how the staging changed from the different entries. eg the use of twin leaves at front and rear on some and not others, also as you know, some blooms are left handed and some right handed and I always displayed them so that the entry was properly balanced. No doubt some used reeds and some oasis to stage in. I have used both and also a variation on oasis using dry floral foam and the normal wet oasis. The trick with reeds is to prepare them well in advance into small bundles to fit the vase. And bring a skewer to make a hole for the stems. ps have planted out some but not all of my plants. the cordons are all done so just finding available spots for the bush ones. pps unless you feel you need to stick trophies on the display cabinet there is a trick to keep them shiny bright. When shiny, stick 'em in a polythene bag and seal it tight. Stops them getting tarnished. i got fed up being told to polish them so that's what I did. it was the medals and certificates i preferred anway. |
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Post by scrumpy on May 25, 2013 17:42:17 GMT
Must admit I'm useless at arranging sweet peas as I never have time to do them properly, unlike the dahlias. I did pick up some tips at the national last year when I arranged them a bit better, even with wonky stems  They advised a left facing bloom on the left and right facing for the right and they did look better balanced so this year I'll go for some proper arranging. |
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Post by Moonlight on May 25, 2013 20:39:06 GMT
And now, some pictures of how good the show looks  As you can see, some cracking exhibits from people all over the UK, a tremendous show,and from my point of view, the best news of all is that next years national championship is to be held here, so it'll be double the effort next year!!
In this photo what variety do you think is the 1st on the left middle row?
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Post by Moonlight on May 25, 2013 21:50:43 GMT
No doubt some used reeds and some oasis to stage in. I have used both and also a variation on oasis using dry floral foam and the normal wet oasis. The trick with reeds is to prepare them well in advance into small bundles to fit the vase. And bring a skewer to make a hole for the stems. |
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