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Post by jasmine on May 14, 2009 19:52:18 GMT 1
Hello Lady; lovely to see you on here - please take care  I had someone round last night to put up two large trellis and plant in three bags manure in my clay soil I just dont have the time but so nice when it has all been done for you I now have to buy some planters and climbers to climb up them  Oh Jenny, what plants are you going to buy? I wish someone would come round and dig in the 2 m cubed of soil and mushroom compost I had delivered yesterday! |
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Post by jennywren on May 14, 2009 20:29:51 GMT 1
I AM GOING TO Buy another Russian Vine - I want to cover a wall/fence quickly and I will also buy a clem I've got now to fill the border with flowers - oh dear another visit to the garden centre at the weekend  |
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Post by Biggles on May 14, 2009 21:12:09 GMT 1
Oh Jenny my heart 'bleeds' for you--having to force yourself to the GC-and having to get someone to plant up and dig manure in-- ;D Do be careful and dont over-do things will you?  |
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Post by jennywren on May 15, 2009 6:46:54 GMT 1
Oh I wish I could do it all myself Biggy - to be outside all day is pure bliss - sigh |
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Post by farmersboy on May 15, 2009 7:45:43 GMT 1
Hello Lady; lovely to see you on here - please take care I had someone round last night to put up two large trellis and plant in three bags manure in my clay soil I just dont have the time but so nice when it has all been done for you I now have to buy some planters and climbers to climb up them Oh Jenny, what plants are you going to buy? I wish someone would come round and dig in the 2 m cubed of soil and mushroom compost I had delivered yesterday! If i were younger i would love to do it for you,Jas |
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Post by jasmine on May 15, 2009 7:53:44 GMT 1
Do you know FB - I knew you would. I did quite enjoy planting up a few large shrubs with it yesterday and there is so much of it I haven't even made a dip in the surface really - unlike those small bags from the GC. |
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Post by jennywren on May 16, 2009 17:58:37 GMT 1
I bought three long planters, compost and a Josephine, Parisienne and Montana Elizabeth Clem plus a Russian Vine Lined the containers, filled with compost and planted clems - hard work but worth it |
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Post by emseypop on May 16, 2009 18:41:29 GMT 1
I bought three long planters, compost and a Josephine, Parisienne and Montana Elizabeth Clem plus a Russian Vine Lined the containers, filled with compost and planted clems - hard work but worth it Sounds like a lovely combo |
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Post by maggyd on May 16, 2009 20:04:30 GMT 1
Ive just googled that jen I wasnt sure I knew what it looked like  it is nice isnt it, does it take long to grow I wonder!! not that I have room for it like my fences are all covered with other things but its a possibility if I lose something I like te delicate flowers. Oh I nearlly forgot ;D I planted the last of my mesimaranthemums (sp) so everything I need to put in is in before Im off! I leave my pots till I come home and then see what the garden centres have left. |
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Post by jasmine on May 16, 2009 20:45:39 GMT 1
I bought three long planters, compost and a Josephine, Parisienne and Montana Elizabeth Clem plus a Russian Vine Lined the containers, filled with compost and planted clems - hard work but worth it I've got a Josephine Jenny - it has such pretty flowers. I made 3 obelisks today and planted 2 clems and a bright pink jasmine. I also planted out my leeks. |
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Post by jennywren on May 17, 2009 6:19:51 GMT 1
Do you think she will be OK in a container Jas |
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Post by jasmine on May 17, 2009 9:17:54 GMT 1
Mine is - I've read that they should be in a container at least 18" by 18" and the pot must be kept quite shaded as clems like their roots to be cool and moist. I'm going to get some bark chips to put on top of the compost or plant bedding plants in the pot.
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Post by Biggles on May 17, 2009 11:20:22 GMT 1
That is what I do with my Clematis and I also put another container in front of it just to make sure the pot doesn't get too much sun at the roots.
Maggs I am sure your DIL will look after your garden while you are away. I dont think they will dry out--Enjoyed your holiday you deserve a well earned rest ;D
I wont be doing much in the garden today unless I get some bargains at the Bootsale! ;D and then it depends on the weather-it is forecast for heavy rain later.-
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Post by jennywren on May 18, 2009 5:42:04 GMT 1
My containers are 33" long but only 11" high - is that enough  I knew about the roots in shade so have made sure they are well covered Yesterday didnt do too much cos of the weather but managed to put up a netting and then secure one of my small ramblers that had blown down |
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Post by jasmine on May 18, 2009 16:04:20 GMT 1
Well, that's plenty of room for the roots to spread out Jenny I would have thought.
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Post by jennywren on May 18, 2009 16:53:11 GMT 1
Hope so I think Parisienne will be ok as that is a Patio clem but if not I can always go buy another one Your Godetia's are looking good - I have places already earmarked for them when they grow up and want to leave home |
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Post by jasmine on May 18, 2009 19:00:41 GMT 1
They won't want to leave home Jenny!
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Post by jennywren on May 18, 2009 19:06:30 GMT 1
They will all be close by each other |
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Post by jasmine on May 18, 2009 19:20:20 GMT 1
That's good - keep families together! |
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Post by Biggles on May 18, 2009 19:33:48 GMT 1
All I have done in the garden is pick up containers which kept getting blown over with the wind!
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Post by jennywren on May 23, 2009 19:45:10 GMT 1
Bootiful day here so off to the garden centre to buy two clems for two pots and I ended up buying ALSO two foxgloves(I blame Sleepy for this) a Lychnis Jenny , 4 solar lights and a very unusual Spanish lavender Called Passionne. It has large tissue paper flowers - I looked for another one but none there Will have to go back 2moro as I need another Jenny - although big plants I have a lot of space to fill and two will look better After digging over my front border - hard work - I planted my new purchases and then carried on weeding, digging and tidying up It's never ending - oh and I pruned back a large shrub turning into a tree and took four bags leaves and branches to the tip  |
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Post by farmersboy on May 23, 2009 20:31:51 GMT 1
Bootiful day here so off to the garden centre to buy two clems for two pots and I ended up buying ALSO two foxgloves(I blame Sleepy for this) a Lychnis Jenny , 4 solar lights and a very unusual Spanish lavender Called Passionne. It has large tissue paper flowers - I looked for another one but none there Will have to go back 2moro as I need another Jenny - although big plants I have a lot of space to fill and two will look better After digging over my front border - hard work - I planted my new purchases and then carried on weeding, digging and tidying up It's never ending - oh and I pruned back a large shrub turning into a tree and took four bags leaves and branches to the tip My word Jen,you have been busy,have you seen my pics yet,oh and theres sweet peas on the trials thread ;D |
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Post by ladygardener on May 24, 2009 9:20:57 GMT 1
I've seen your pics FB and they're smashing. JW you've been very busy I see. Don't you just wonder where the time goes to when you're in the garden. I've got all my Dahalia and Cosmos planted out now, oh and my morning glory. I'm delighted to have been able to get them in even if it took me 10 times longer than it should. I'll be so glad when I get rid of these crutches in another 2 weeks. I still need to get the Anthirranium's planted out. My grass is like a field as I can't get it cut yet and it makes the whole garden so neglected looking. |
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Post by jennywren on May 24, 2009 9:27:14 GMT 1
I have Mr & Mrs FB visiting my garden shortly - you know how fussy he is so has to be ship shape Of course my sweet peas wont compare to his - he tends to forget I live in a much colder climate |
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Post by ladygardener on May 24, 2009 9:53:47 GMT 1
Ah I guess that's why you're making such a big effort JW. Hopefully you'll have some sp in bloom to please him. |
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