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Post by Tel on Jan 9, 2015 19:33:07 GMT
why have you downsized to one tel I could do with upsizeing lol by the time ive put my dahlias in I will only have room for 3 rows of sweetcorn Two reasons Rob the two allotments were near where we lived before. I have now got one just across the road from where we now live, 2nd reason age and health. |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 9, 2015 20:15:09 GMT
All very good reasons Tel, I'm down to half an allotment now....must remember to go and pay my rent for the new season tomorrow..... |
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Post by Cherry on Jan 9, 2015 20:26:03 GMT
We are all getting old together. I buy very little from garden centres now.
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Post by richardr on Jan 9, 2015 21:07:07 GMT
Thank you Lou, our tubers are set down and sprouting little green shoots - we like little green shoots! We just hope that we are planning the right cultivars for our cut flower market this year. Florists and brides change their minds one year to the next and when one begins the growing process months before they want them there is a bit of guessing involved! Fingers crossed they like what you have on offer. Do the florists not request certain colours for the next season? Sadly not early enough! Last season was "Moroccan" shades, suited us fine as oranges, burgundies, reds and so forth. However, in 2014 we reduced the whites and creams from 2013 only to find they were in great demand. Brides love Cafe au Lait, we just can't grow enough of it, especially to flower in volume in early July! (Note to self: must try harder) |
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Post by Raymond on Jan 9, 2015 21:16:50 GMT
richardr I work in the fashion industry and from what I hear pastels making a big comeback lilacs, soft pinks, peach etc... Do you ever go to any of the big bridal shows ? Might be worth it. Cafe au lait is very bridal. Also anything on the soft cream nude tones always does well in fashion in the UK. I deal with lots of brides and it is a huge headache. Sorry ladies !
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Post by richardr on Jan 10, 2015 10:37:47 GMT
richardr I work in the fashion industry and from what I hear pastels making a big comeback lilacs, soft pinks, peach etc... Do you ever go to any of the big bridal shows ? Might be worth it. Cafe au lait is very bridal. Also anything on the soft cream nude tones always does well in fashion in the UK. I deal with lots of brides and it is a huge headache. Sorry ladies ! Pastels were good last season as well Raymond. Apricot Desire, Marissa, Peach Delight, Carolina Wagermans, Bracken Ballerina, Cafe au Lait, Shiloh Noelle, Wizard of Oz and the "hot" pinks, Dunaj, Onesta, Perle von Potzleinsdorf. The challenge we have is predicting the colours for 2015 summer weddings. Would love to be a fly on the wall at the Pantone planning meetings! We do not do any bouquets or anything so supply direct to florists who do or brides that do their own. I hear from florists that many believe the benefit of Bridal Shows is mainly to the organisers of the shows and not the trade stands; they do not get much business from them. So, not really our thing. |
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Post by Cat on Jan 10, 2015 18:51:59 GMT
Tomorrow we (myself and 6 year old) will be digging my first/new dahlia bed!
Spoke to Halls today, and very helpful they were too!
Decided on plants so role on payday, although only affording half this season as promised to take kids narrow boating!
Loving collerettes and pompom!!
Got to start somewhere!
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 10, 2015 20:17:51 GMT
You have made a good start talking to Halls.........Its difficult to know how many varieties to choose....best to start small and build up your stock over the years. The guys on here are the best they are.....so don't hesitate to ask questions.....we all have to start somewhere.
I love the idea of narrow boats.....we cruised on the Norfolk Broads for many years and loved it......We go cruising on the "big boys" now we are in our dotage.....lol
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Post by Cat on Jan 10, 2015 20:39:37 GMT
Thanks lou78W I will get there I am sure! I have chosen my greenhouse and so we can have a bash this year then its all onwards and upwards lol.
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Post by ste b on Jan 10, 2015 21:23:18 GMT
Tomorrow we (myself and 6 year old) will be digging my first/new dahlia bed!
Spoke to Halls today, and very helpful they were too!
Decided on plants so role on payday, although only affording half this season as promised to take kids narrow boating!
Loving collerettes and pompom!!
Got to start somewhere! That's great cat, starting off for the first time , give your self room to work on your plants , you will never forget your first plants, what feeling I remember it well. |
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Post by Tel on Jan 11, 2015 7:51:37 GMT
Tomorrow we (myself and 6 year old) will be digging my first/new dahlia bed!
Spoke to Halls today, and very helpful they were too!
Decided on plants so role on payday, although only affording half this season as promised to take kids narrow boating!
Loving collerettes and pompom!!
Got to start somewhere! Exciting times, I can just remember making my first dahlia bed.  |
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Post by Cat on Jan 11, 2015 7:55:36 GMT
Thanks Tel (all down to your beautiful blooms lol) |
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Post by markb on Jan 11, 2015 16:56:21 GMT
My first tubers boxed up today - 'Lakeland Polly' (pompon). Poms are always the first one's I start so I get earlier cuttings and a bigger plant with plenty of flowers.
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Post by drdahlia on Jan 11, 2015 17:21:51 GMT
What you are to expect markb  |
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Post by robh on Jan 11, 2015 20:44:48 GMT
well of to pick up some more alliminium greenhouse shelveing and a heated bed plus some racking that bolts onto the greenhouse up above the shelveing might get some more tubers in the greenhouse , I whent to the allotment today and the ****** door has blown off lol bus windows do not look pretty when they shatter lol
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