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Post by maggyd on Apr 11, 2009 16:51:25 GMT 1
Yes he is thank goodness  Jess is looking at that ball as if to say "should I ask her to through it?" better not Id have to run after it!!  She has a lovely coat on her hasnt she does she molt much? Teddy does I cant wear anything dark and my fleece is red!! it stays in the cupboard when Im out with him!! |
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Post by jasmine on Apr 11, 2009 16:55:53 GMT 1
She does doesn't she Maggy? Poor old Jessie! She moults all the time but a couple of times a year it comes out in handfuls. I don't wear anything dark much, like you, but it is quite satisfying getting the vacuum out and hoovering up the dog fluff which blows around our wooden floor like tumbleweed! I also feel a little bit sorry for the boys who never have dog fluff free school uniforms! |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 11, 2009 21:53:30 GMT 1
I noticed on the Hebe I picked for my easter display a lot of greenfly eggs!! that just goes to show what happens when we dont have hard frosts!! I hope the blue tits find them they was also a lot of them tiny black beetle things on the flowers!!
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Post by jennywren on Apr 12, 2009 6:54:13 GMT 1
Planted some seeds in the garden yesterday - Jasmine your Godetia went in and some Virginia Stock - always reminds me of my children as I grew these - VS - every year May do a bit of weeding later but I need to go buy my deckchair I did see a nice lounger chair which maybe a better idea  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 12, 2009 11:11:21 GMT 1
I've tidied and weeded 2/3 of the front, now to do the side of the drive (had to come in for a cup of tea and toasted hot cross bun  ) |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 12, 2009 15:20:26 GMT 1
Im saving my hot cross bun till tea time B.M Im going to toast it and have it with lemon curd Ive been weeding the back garden, scattered my organic feed watered it in and hoe,d it so Ted doesnt eat it, brought out the garden furniture and rearanged it and my pots the Lillies are well on now , repotted my sick orchid into a Small clear pot to give the roots a chance! it has a new baby leaf so it should be alright and made lunch so now Im taking it easy and enjoying my glass of red wine Glow. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 13, 2009 8:52:47 GMT 1
I finished off the front garden yesterday afternoon, raked the one small lawn to get some of the moss out - it's more than grass on that side! I also scattered some wildflower, cornfield and wildlife friendly seeds over the one side as well.
I finally planted my sunflower seeds and morning glory ones.
Starting today off with a little bit of housework - well my niece is popping round later - then out to sort out some more!
Glad you enjoyed your glass of wine Maggy.
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Post by jennywren on Apr 13, 2009 19:18:28 GMT 1
I moved my Forsythia - it was two years old and didnt seem to grow - it was cramped between two bushes - not sure if I should have done  Went to garden centre and bought garden chair, a verbascum and two poppies Dug in some topsoil into my clay soil and generally weeded and pruned  |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 13, 2009 19:37:45 GMT 1
I see you've all been busy. BM I scattered wild flower seeds a while ago but not sure exactly where. Well the grass got cut, the parsnips are now in their final resting place (a large pot) I sowed morning glory and red stock which I bought in Spain, Courgette are sown as is Monarda and Laurentia. I've planted out the Cerinthe into the borders and did some weeding. I've pulled up quite a lot of forget-me-not's which were threatening to take over the borders and blocking the light to quite a few seedlings. I'm absolutely shattered this evening but really pleased it stayed dry to let me do everything. JW Verbascum are just lovely, really cottage garden ish, what type did you buy? Your Forsythia should be fine, they say now is the time to cut it back. Hopefully if you've given it a bit more roomit will flourish. |
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Post by jennywren on Apr 13, 2009 19:49:05 GMT 1
Oh I remember quite some time ago we did trials on the Beeb Board for Monarda - - really unusual plants - good luck with them My Verbascum is Pink Petticoats |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 13, 2009 19:55:23 GMT 1
This is my 2nd time trying to grow them and they are difficult JW so keep your fingers crossed for me. I really want them. Those Verbascum are stunning hope they do well for you. I've got Verbascum phoenicum flush of white and just love them but they have'nt multiplied as much as I want them to. |
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Post by jennywren on Apr 13, 2009 20:59:26 GMT 1
I cant remember how many I got from those I sowed but I managed to get five to establish - they are really unusual - I think I kept hardening them off outside - We did Cleome at the same time and I forget I may have a photo of them still in Photobucket - I shall go and search |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 13, 2009 21:20:02 GMT 1
I didnt get anything much done to-day I did some washing! and I watered the ginger plant I put out yesterday it was getting on my nerves taking so much room up in my small conservatory! I wedged it between two rhoda,s and an azalia I thought they would protect it a bit, its still in its large pot I think I might leave it in I dont think I can dig a big enough hole anywhere suitable. And I sat in my daughters garden this afternoon they were outside when we went!! but I was cold! anyway she talked us into staying for tea so I have had a lovely day. |
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Post by jennywren on Apr 13, 2009 21:26:45 GMT 1
Found a photo ;D this is Monarda Lambada  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Apr 13, 2009 21:27:35 GMT 1
Planted some foxgloves and an agapanthus (it was exceedingly pot bound!) in the front, watered my seeds & little plants and gave them a weak feed. Planted my runner beans, tidied up round the back, had visitors and tonight I have done some end-of-year accounts! Phew, now wonder I'm tired - back to work for a rest!
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 13, 2009 21:59:07 GMT 1
That's a smashing looking monarda JW there are so many and I seem to like them all . BM no wonder you are tired is right, you've had a really busy day but it's great to be out there doing stuff is'nt it. Maggie does your ginger plant flower for you? |
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Post by jennywren on Apr 14, 2009 7:02:26 GMT 1
How many Monarda's have you sown Lady
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 14, 2009 7:26:50 GMT 1
A whole packet from T&M JW. But I did the same last year and did'nt get anything so you see I really do need all the luck I can get.
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Post by emseypop on Apr 14, 2009 7:33:15 GMT 1
I moved my Forsythia - it was two years old and didnt seem to grow - it was cramped between two bushes - not sure if I should have done Went to garden centre and bought garden chair, a verbascum and two poppies Dug in some topsoil into my clay soil and generally weeded and pruned Was that the long awaited deck chair Jenny? |
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Post by jennywren on Apr 14, 2009 7:33:17 GMT 1
Do you harden them off
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 14, 2009 12:35:15 GMT 1
JW I did'nt even get them to germinate for me never mind harden off. |
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Post by jennywren on Apr 14, 2009 18:20:30 GMT 1
Oh dear well better luck next time Lady - post some piccies Yes Em I bought a garden relaxer chair instead of deckchair as I cudnt find a DECKCHAIR anywhere - it is very comfy tho |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 14, 2009 18:40:13 GMT 1
I thought you were going to say,"i couldnt find a deckchair big enough" ;D
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Post by maggyd on Apr 14, 2009 18:56:36 GMT 1
That's a smashing looking monarda JW there are so many and I seem to like them all . BM no wonder you are tired is right, you've had a really busy day but it's great to be out there doing stuff is'nt it. Maggie does your ginger plant flower for you? No is the short answer to that LadyG any sugestions?? |
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Post by ladygardener on Apr 14, 2009 21:18:55 GMT 1
I wonder if the summer just has'nt been warm enough for it Maggie, maybe it will do better this year.
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