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Post by roofgardener on Mar 19, 2016 14:42:19 GMT
Less than 24 hours left before the Special Announcement !
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Post by grindle on Mar 19, 2016 14:45:56 GMT
so which clock/watch are we going by roofy  |
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Post by daitheplant on Mar 19, 2016 20:50:45 GMT
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Post by roofgardener on Mar 20, 2016 13:18:36 GMT
ROFL... the final countdown - thanks daitheplant. And NOW......
A Special Announcement !
(click the pictures to see a larger version)
| The Owls are VERY excited about a special announcement !!.
Well... go on owls... tell everyone about it ?
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| Roofgardener proudly announces .... "PEAK POLYTUNNEL".
But what does that mean ? Weeeell......
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| ... it means I've filled my polytunnel ! Virtually every last seed tray and small plantpot now has seeds in it, and some have even produced seedlings. I've run out of...
- Plantpots,
- Compost, and..
- Shelf space ! (not just in the Polytunnel, but in the overflow greenhouse and the small growhouse as well)
A small accomplishment in the grand scheme of things perhaps, and one that all you expert gardeners would take in your stride as being routine, but I don't think I've EVER really been here before, and I'm DEAD chuffed about it !
Of course, the work isn't over. There ARE more seeds to plant, but that will have to wait untill some of the existing stuff has been planted out. (starting with some of the Onions next weekend).
Well... perhpas a quick tour ?
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| Well, on the left, its mostly mixed bedding plants, all of which are supposed to be polinator attractors.
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| On the right, bottom shelf, is mostly onions. (ditto on the rear 'bridge').
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| The top shelf is mostly the 'mystery' seeds from KC, which are starting to germinate !!
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| The overflow standing unit is some vegetables, plus salad stuff...
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| .. and below those, the 'Erb Patch. (Oregano, Basil, Marjoram,and Chives.. with some Parsely lurking around on the upper shelf)
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Well, thats it. Or IS it ? Tune in to the Onion Diary over the course of next week for some exciting Allium Adventures. And the Owls will be doing something VERY special next Easter Sunday, including...... ah.... but you'll have to wait for that |
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Post by grindle on Mar 20, 2016 15:01:39 GMT
very impressed with all your hard work roofy well done you deserve this award for all your hard work  |
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Post by ladybird on Mar 20, 2016 15:26:03 GMT
Hope everything germinates for you roofy.  |
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Post by SueA on Mar 20, 2016 16:36:20 GMT
It does look packed Roofy & your onions all seem to be doing well. I can't help thinking all your trays & pots of seeds are waving their little name signs like the owls to attract attention, you could make a little stop-motion animation in there! I tried using lolly sticks as plant labels outside in the garden a few years ago but the trouble was we have so much rain that they just ended up going mouldy. |
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Post by dianthus on Mar 20, 2016 17:10:12 GMT
Quote roofgardener "And the Owls will be doing something VERY special next Easter Sunday, including...... ah.... but you'll have to wait for that "
Are they about to lay eggs for Easter? 
Did they find some fronds in church today, to make Palm crosses?
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Post by daitheplant on Mar 20, 2016 19:48:06 GMT
Most importantly Di. Will they be laying.................................. CHOCOLATE eggs?  Roofus, if you put the watering can outside you could get a LOT more seeds sown.   |
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Post by dianthus on Mar 20, 2016 23:01:50 GMT
Most importantly Di. Will they be laying.................................. CHOCOLATE eggs? Roofus, if you put the watering can outside you could get a LOT more seeds sown. I hope so, Dai. I like chocolate very much, but no-one buys me an Easter Egg   |
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Post by Moonlight on Mar 21, 2016 16:46:00 GMT
Most importantly Di. Will they be laying.................................. CHOCOLATE eggs? Roofus, if you put the watering can outside you could get a LOT more seeds sown. |
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Post by roofgardener on Mar 23, 2016 12:55:52 GMT
Quote roofgardener "And the Owls will be doing something VERY special next Easter Sunday, including...... ah.... but you'll have to wait for that "
Are they about to lay eggs for Easter?
Did they find some fronds in church today, to make Palm crosses?
You're getting warm, dianthus. And yes, I COULD put the watering can outside daitheplant, but then ... I've still run out of seed trays etc  RIGHT... a slight change of pace.
Upcycling Interlude
A little break from the relentless stories about seedlings !
 | Every now and again people on my street will put unwanted "stuff" outside their gates for anyone who fancies it to take away. A sort of informal 'recycling'. Well, the other day, I found THIS little wooden cabinet drawer thingy on the street, and immediately snaffled it. |
 | It's got two simple whicker drawer units, which are JUST the thing for storing my seed boxes in ! |
 | But best of all... it fits PERFECTLY under my workbench thingy. How neat is THAT ? |
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on Mar 23, 2016 15:36:36 GMT
i dont see any carrots in bottles
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Post by grindle on Mar 23, 2016 17:48:52 GMT
ideal, what a good find |
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Post by daitheplant on Mar 23, 2016 20:22:27 GMT
You upcycler you.  |
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Roofus, if you put the watering can outside you could get a LOT more seeds sown. 
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