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Post by dianthus on Feb 23, 2015 21:39:31 GMT
dianthus I love your avatar what is the variety ? It's a T&M picture of Dianthus Strawberry Cream, and, as I'm also a foodie, I thought it was a good choice. I did grow some years ago, though. |
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Post by Raymond on Feb 23, 2015 21:47:15 GMT
Thanks dianthus I think I need to order that. Will have a look on t and m . I do grow strawberries ! Lol would like to try veg etc.... But not enough space as flower mad ! Hahaha |
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Post by dianthus on Feb 23, 2015 22:01:22 GMT
I grow some annuals and repot, each Spring, the begonias I grew from seed, three yrs ago.
I also had the wonderful honour of having some Early Marsh orchid seed blow in to the garden and take root amongst my chives and carnations. I have collected the seed to sow at my leisure.
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Post by sweetpea on Feb 23, 2015 23:20:51 GMT
Hi dianthus the usual welcome from me too. me not Welsh but live in Pembrokeshire. Bit different from the valleys I think. Anyway apart from sweetpeas etc, I quite like the various dianthus although don't grow so much nowadays. as others have said, watch out for that daitheplant heh heh. I'll say no more. |
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Post by SueA on Feb 24, 2015 11:55:03 GMT
dianthus I love your avatar what is the variety ? It's stunning  Me too, it's lovely! |
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Post by dianthus on Feb 24, 2015 15:23:01 GMT
Hi dianthus the usual welcome from me too. me not Welsh but live in Pembrokeshire. Bit different from the valleys I think. Anyway apart from sweetpeas etc, I quite like the various dianthus although don't grow so much nowadays. as others have said, watch out for that daitheplant heh heh. I'll say no more. I doubt I could grow sweetpeas here, as too breezy. I also try to grow as much veg as I can, keeping flowers to tubs and the hanging baskets.
I thought I'd post some old pics of my two veg plots, just so you know I'm no market garden enterprise!
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Post by dianthus on Feb 24, 2015 15:24:47 GMT
Well, the photo attachment attempt, didn't work, so looks like I need to read the site's smallprint for clues he he
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Post by KC on Feb 24, 2015 15:54:25 GMT
Hi there Dianthus - good to see another Vegetable grower here. I'm not from Wales. However, with my current greenhouse/polytgunnel, I AM becoming an expert on Leaks ! And hang gliding.  You beat me to it Dai
Welcome to the site dianthus. I'm not long here myself
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Post by KC on Feb 24, 2015 15:57:03 GMT
Well, the photo attachment attempt, didn't work, so looks like I need to read the site's smallprint for clues he he If you can upload your photos to the likes of www.tiny.pic.com and just copy the link into your message on the forum it should work That's what I was told anyway and it worked for me, any problems, let some of us know 
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Post by dianthus on Feb 24, 2015 16:41:13 GMT
Thanks KC,
Rather enjoying my first couple of days here, tbh.
The rain showers are stopping me from gardening, so this is a good place to get help and tips.
I also make jam, so if anyone needs help on that score, give me a nudge. Several Taste awards amongst my old recipes, so strawberry, cherry and pineapple will behave, if you follow a few rules.  |
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Post by daitheplant on Feb 24, 2015 19:31:45 GMT
Hi dianthus the usual welcome from me too. me not Welsh but live in Pembrokeshire. Bit different from the valleys I think. Anyway apart from sweetpeas etc, I quite like the various dianthus although don't grow so much nowadays. as others have said, watch out for that daitheplant heh heh. I'll say no more. I`ve got my eye on you James.   |
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Post by SueA on Feb 24, 2015 19:48:16 GMT
Thanks KC,
Rather enjoying my first couple of days here, tbh.
The rain showers are stopping me from gardening, so this is a good place to get help and tips.
I also make jam, so if anyone needs help on that score, give me a nudge. Several Taste awards amongst my old recipes, so strawberry, cherry and pineapple will behave, if you follow a few rules. There's a recipe section on here dianthus, it would be lovely if you put some of your jam recipes on there. |
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Post by dianthus on Feb 24, 2015 21:50:55 GMT
Thanks for that, Sue.
What is all this repartee between Dai, sweetpea and Raymond?
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Post by sweetpea on Feb 24, 2015 23:38:27 GMT
Thanks for that, Sue.
What is all this repartee between Dai, sweetpea and Raymond? Its a sticky subject but you wouldn't want to get stuck in a jam. Tbh It is just the way this forum is. Quite serious on some things and less so on others. Nobody takes umbrage, well apart from those that do and they've all gone?  |
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Post by dianthus on Feb 25, 2015 16:29:11 GMT
No, I wouldn't, sweetpea. A burn from boiling jam can be rather painful.
How are you boys today?
@ Sue.... I can't find the recipe threads. Can you send me the link, please?
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