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Post by KC on Feb 19, 2016 16:05:55 GMT
Roll on 29th  10 days and counting  I haven't got any gardening done today but I did tidy up my 'pink' shed this morning with the view of making a start at the weekend for spring time I cannot wait. I sold all last years gardening magazines, and all of this years to date, as well as 70+ packets of seeds. Happy about that. Handier getting home from work today with a few quid in my pocket rather than two heavy bags full of stuff well chuffed with that. |
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 12:01:00 GMT
A very quick online search has brought up part of an interview with Charlie Dimmock which gives a bit of a sneak peek into her range:
Do you have a particular favourite item from the collection?
My favourite item in the range….to choose just one is too difficult but some of my favourite include (in no particular order):
•Soft Twist Plant Ties - great as it doesn't cut into the plant
•Propagator - ideal as it fits on the window sill and stops all the hassle of polythene bags over cuttings and seeds!
•Hand Tools - they're strong, a good weight and the wooden handles are lovely to use.
•Tool Hooks - I'll be replacing my 4"nails now!
•Expandable Willow Frame - attractive and has several uses
•Firefly Solar Light Bulb - fun and eye-catching
•Hanging Bird Feeder - pretty and great for attracting small birds
•All the metal buckets - I love the different colours and finishes, ideal inside and out.
To name a few!
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 12:02:12 GMT
Like the sounds of the propagator in particular, and the metal buckets |
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 12:09:42 GMT
I haven't got too much done. I did however have two Heuchera plants from last year, I divided them yesterday into about 16 very small plants. I think they are Peach Flambe or Peach Crisp. These plants don't appear to have a huge root system so the wee plants that I've divided don't have really long roots but a good clump all the same. I am thinking of putting them sporadically across the front of the top of my fence, when they get bigger I will divide them again. Good enough idea?
I've two bare root roses soaking in water while I'm in work, I will plant them when I get home.
All else, fairly quiet.
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 12:18:45 GMT
I need to decide on what to plant/sow on top of my fence. I know I asked before. But I'm still considering lol. My neighbour suggested Impatiens, someone else suggested petunia. I would like a change from last year's begonia. I have poppy seeds, but are they difficult to germinate outside? I know I definitely want to sow Night Scented Stock out there. I'm thinking of sowing all my nasturtium seeds along the edge wall of my planters so they hang down over the brick walls what are your thoughts? |
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 12:21:31 GMT
I am realising I have TOO many seeds that I LOVE and WANT and somehow feel the NEED to have, sow and grow but too little space  I've a load of sunflower seeds I'd love to plant this year too, maybe grow some 18" along the fence at the back of the planter and a few 2' ones in the corners of the planters at the house, so they can be staked or tied to the fence perhaps. Decisions Decisions! |
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Post by daisy on Feb 22, 2016 13:40:23 GMT
KC annual poppies are usually easy to grow - also, Ipomoea batatas, Marguerits, trailing Sunflower 'Inca Gold', Iberis, trailing geraniums, dwarf Antirrhinum to name a few but there are lots more, it's just a case of personal taste :-)
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 14:00:51 GMT
All able to grow from seed? Sown outdoors or do they have to be sown indoors? Sorry for the questions, still learning |
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 14:01:24 GMT
I've a fair few poppy seeds daisy - ok a lot of poppy seeds lol |
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Post by KC on Feb 22, 2016 14:04:02 GMT
What's the difference between Californian poppy and Oriental poppy?
CALIFORNIAN
Fruity Crush Poppy Mix
Mission Bells
Monarch Art Shades
ORIENTAL
Allegrio
Limpopa Mixed
Livermere
Oriental Brilliant
Royal Wedding
I also have pansy seeds but might put them in after I take the poppies out to have a bit of colour over the winter
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Post by daisy on Feb 22, 2016 16:48:33 GMT
I have always just scattered the poppies in the soil sometimes raked but sometimes not - I do the same with foxgloves. I just think we'll nature doesn't use propagatore and they still grow in the wild or I've just been lucky! Maybe others do it differently :-)
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Post by daisy on Feb 22, 2016 16:59:23 GMT
I have always just scattered the poppies in the soil sometimes raked but sometimes not - I do the same with foxgloves. I just think we'll nature doesn't use propagatore and they still grow in the wild or I've just been lucky! Maybe others do it differently :-) Orientals are mostly perennial with large flowers and ornamental seed heads and taller by about 2ft than Californians which are annual but you'll always have them if you let them set seed. |
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Post by KC on Feb 23, 2016 11:05:44 GMT
Sounds great daisy Thanks for the info and clarification on the difference in the poppies I will plunder on and see what happens |
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Post by KC on Feb 23, 2016 19:49:50 GMT
The tomato seeds I put in on 10th have totally shot up, maybe too much? Some are 2"
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Post by Rosie on Feb 23, 2016 19:50:42 GMT
Mine are coming through too KC |
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10 days and counting 
I've a load of sunflower seeds I'd love to plant this year too, maybe grow some 18" along the fence at the back of the planter and a few 2' ones in the corners of the planters at the house, so they can be staked or tied to the fence perhaps. Decisions Decisions!
