What have you done in the Garden To-Day

[farmersboy]

Jul 20, 2009 21:13:48 GMT 1 Biggles said:

You are right Jenny--It is best not to tell him about the Brug--He will go bonkers and tear the last of his hair out! (Sorry FB-I know you will take that in good humour)

I have done absolutelty nothing in the garden today-just had a 'nose' around picked up some litter that had blown/thrown in.
No watering needed after all that rain.

Half day off Jenny? How do you manage that?-On the Sicky or just felt like it because you are your own Boss?

She is dead idle Biggs,always taking time off,never seen anything like it,to behave like that in my days,you would not survive

If anything happens to that Brug,she is in big trouble ;D

[jennywren]

Nothing wrong with the Brug FB - why did you think there was

[farmersboy]

I never thought for a moment that there was Jen,just something Biggs said really ;D

[Biggles]

Now What have I said? I know I am always 'putting my foot in it' but my shoulders are Broad I can take it.

I have done absolutely nothing again in the garden because the weather has been heavy showers on and off all day.

Hope you enjoyed your half day Jenny--I bet you didn't get out into the garden-and dont forget to Look after that Brug- ;D

[maggyd]

Nothing to-day mind you we should be just enjoying our gardens at this time of year and just dead heading shouldnt we?? I just wish we could have some summer weather so I could sit and enjoy.

[Biggles]

Once again--I have done nothing in the garden today apart from de-heading and watching the flowers grow!

Although we have had Showers the Containers still need watering-especially the ones I have in the Terracotta Containers-
I should have soaked them first before I planted up--I was goiven this 'Tip' from LG but it was too late to do anything about it then--Nevermind I will do next time I get more Terracotta Containers or just put the Plastic pot into the Terracotta one.

I bought a 'Set of Three' from B&Q for £7 which I thought was a Bargain. The largest one was 18" then 12" and last 7"--

[maggyd]

Well Biggs I have got myself up of my b-- and yesterday weeded and cut back my Camellia managed to pull some brambles that have appeared from behind the greenhouse!! Im going to have to do it properly though dress in trousers tucked in wellies gloves sleeves the lot! but \ill wait till the back end I think! Ive taken the lower branches off my Winter cherry as they were very wispy with leaves just at the ends of the twigs! the tree must be 14' tall now so I had to get the steps to saw the thicker branches, its looking better now anyway.

My pots badly need watering but I thought it was going to belt down I brought my washing in and it passed over! tomorrows another day Il water then if it doesnt rain to-night.

[Biggles]

There is nothing worse than Brambles when they over-grow-and the blooming roots take some getting out too!.Good Luck with them--It keeps threatening with rain I only wish it would have a good downpour and get out of the way.

[maggyd]

I cant tell where the brambles are originating from Biggs! there is on about 12" space at the side of the greenhouse and the fence between the two gardens! and the space is chocablock with climbers and I cant get behind I just clip with the secaters and pull I bet the roots have been there since before these bungalows were built.

[Biggles]

Maggs--Is it worth spraying them with Systemic Tumbleweed? Sprayed on the Brambles it works through the plants system and will kill the roots eventually. It doesn't affect the soil so any of your/and neighbour's other plants will definately be alright.Worth a try--Most GCs sell it.

[maggyd]

Ill have a look at that BIggs thanks it isnt a thicket just about 4 or 5 shoots I shoud think but they are travelling sideways through my camellia and clems.

[jennywren]

Ha Ha so it is Biggy's fault then that we have had two days of pouring rain

[maggyd]

Did she put the hooey on it do you think??

[jennywren]

I think she did - when she prayed for it she forget to mention where she lives <shriek> and it came here instead

[ladygardener]

I'm hoping someone can help me out and tell me the name of this little plant I've been cosseting since sowing it back in April

[Biggles]

Sorry LG I cant help you with the ID--I am hopeless at that sort of thing!

It looks so pretty aswell--Is it an annual or Perenial or cant you remember? OB is usually good at identifying plants but he doesn't post much now just has a 'Look in' now and again though so he might just see this Post.

Isn't this weather awful? Are you getting all this rain we are having and it still looks as though the sky is full?? I know it saves watering but spoils it for doing jobs in the garden--

I hope your 'fracture' has healed well and there are no more follow-up appointments--Take care--Biggs

[ladygardener]

That's the trouble Biggles, I sowed some seeds and this is what appeared. I cosseted them and planted them out but they're not what was expected. I'd be really happy if anyone could help.
The weather truely is abysmal is'nt it. So much for our long hot summer. My fracture is taking longer than we'd thought to heal but I'm getting there slowly. Follow up end of August. Thank you for asking.

[jennywren]

It looks like a mini version of a type of Monarda

[ladygardener]

Oh does it JW, it's ment to be Monarda AstAstromontana, but folk tell me it's nothing like it. I'd dearly love to know what it is. The seeds came from T&M. I've still got some and will sow some more to see what appears.

[maggyd]

Never mind that what are you doing up at 4 oclock in the morning L.G??? I know you said you get up early but this is too early!! have you tried a herbel sleeping pill? take with a warm glass of milk and see if you can have a lie in ! at least untill 6.00