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Post by ian on Apr 3, 2016 21:41:33 GMT
Well now is the time to take the best dahlia cuttings between now and the first week in May. I have taken quite a number prior to this week of which will be given away or kept for pot tubers for stock and insurance. I took approx 200 cuttings today and will take approx another 6-700 cutting between now and the first week in May. As alway the trouble will be finding space to bring them on.
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Post by Cat on Apr 3, 2016 22:08:07 GMT
Well now is the time to take the best dahlia cuttings between now and the first week in May. I have taken quite a number prior to this week of which will be given away or kept for pot tubers for stock and insurance. I took approx 200 cuttings today and will take approx another 6-700 cutting between now and the first week in May. As alway the trouble will be finding space to bring them on. I have that trouble but with far less numbers!!! It's strange hearing others talking about what cuttings they have already taken and I haven't had any yet (may have 2 garden friends this week) in my cold greenhouse... Patience I keep telling myself!!!! |
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Post by grumpy on Apr 4, 2016 21:32:55 GMT
Evening all,
Not been on here for a long while, been reading the news on my dear friend Ken Stocks health, wishing him a speedy recovery!
I too have been very unwell and poorly in hospital following a TIA!
The last thing I remember, I was digging up my dahlia tubers...next thing I'm in hospital!
In the meantime my good wife has been taking care of things to the best of her ability and has made a good effort, however I have been unfortunate and therefore iv lost quite a few tubers.
I'm therefore wondering if anyone would be kind enough to help me out with a couple of cuttings of Hill crest candy and Trooper Dan.
Id be most grateful if you could PM if able to help me out.
Kind Regards
Mike
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Post by ian on Apr 4, 2016 21:46:51 GMT
Hi Grumpy, I did wonder what had happened to you, pleased that you are back with us. All the very best Mike hope you have a good season. Unfortunately I don't have the two varieties you want.
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 5, 2016 6:56:57 GMT
Pleased you are getting back in the swing of things grumpy. I can't help you out either.....I'm sure someone will be able to help you out. Good luck for the season  |
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Post by SueA on Apr 5, 2016 7:11:42 GMT
Hope you've made a good recovery grumpy & that someone will have the varieties you want, good luck for the new season. |
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Post by alan0747 on Apr 5, 2016 8:43:46 GMT
I have both Trooper Dan and Hillcrest Candy, though the hill crest candys are a bit slow at the moment, I will gladly send you some cuttings of each at the end of the month when I expect them to be ready, if you email your address to me,at..... houghton1@mail.com
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Post by grumpy on Apr 6, 2016 21:28:30 GMT
that's really good of you Alan, iv sent an email with my address details & also how much do I owe you?
glad to be back and hopefully ill have a decent season.
Cheers Mike
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 7, 2016 15:16:28 GMT
Just got back from picking up my order from Halls....They look good!...will pot them up/have a drool tomorrow  |
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Post by Cat on Apr 7, 2016 18:12:08 GMT
Haha Lou78W I know what you mean by the drool  PS what is your profile picture please? |
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 8, 2016 6:42:58 GMT
Haha Lou78W I know what you mean by the drool PS what is your profile picture please? Oh Cat !!....you should know the answer to that.... |
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Post by Cat on Apr 8, 2016 15:13:21 GMT
I can't tell off my tiny phone screen Lou78W looks like gf! |
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 8, 2016 18:54:56 GMT
I can't tell off my tiny phone screen Lou78W looks like gf! and you would be right...lo |
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Post by Cat on Apr 8, 2016 19:47:23 GMT
Phew! |
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Post by ian on Apr 11, 2016 10:30:29 GMT
Well things are hotting up now we are at the important stage of taking cuttings. I had a quick count up and had over 500 potted (for pot tubers, friends, family and whoever)and about 800 in the propagator with many more to take. Some of the earlier plants had their heads chopped off and re rooted to get a sizable batch that will be ready at the same time.
Taking delivery of 80 bags of spent mushroom compost on Friday so I will be spreading the muck by the weekend.
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PS what is your profile picture please?
