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Gardening blogs from Dec 2007 | Page 4
Go Google Yourself!
Posted on 31 Dec, 2007 6 comments
Here I am, spending a late evening on Google, trying to find more info on growing the dwarf pumpkin "Munchkin"-seeds of which should drop through...
Christmas presents
Posted on 29 Dec, 2007 7 comments
I wonder if your nearest and dearest went for gardening presents for you this year? Mine certainly did! Mind you, I did ask for a book on Salvias...
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Amaryllis
Posted on 29 Dec, 2007 4 comments
Last year my wife was given an Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) bulb which had been bought for her from a well known high street store. I won't mention...
Gardening Radio Shows
Posted on 24 Dec, 2007 8 comments
Well, it turns out my dad is right, I do have a face for radio :D
Yesterday I was interviewed by BBC Radio Sheffield in the morning and BBC Radio...
From Sterility to Fertility - A Recycling Tale
Posted on 24 Dec, 2007 7 comments
Yesterday, I walked into the hospital operating theatre suite, where I work, to find our old plaster trolley sitting in the corridor. Upon asking,...
Re: Christmas Decorations
Posted on 24 Dec, 2007 8 comments
I have been so inspired by Peter's and Sprtizhenry's home-made decorations that I ventured out today into a heavily frosted garden to collect...
Beautiful garden
Posted on 22 Dec, 2007 0 comments
I often use excellent specimen tree, varieties. My favorite trees are:Acer palmatum; Cornus florida; Lagerstroemia indica; Prunus serrulata "kiku-shidare...
Homemade Christmas Decorations
Posted on 21 Dec, 2007 6 comments
I decided that I ought to change the title for this one, the result was definitely not a homemade Christmas wreath even 'decoration' might be...
Blame Peter!
Posted on 21 Dec, 2007 6 comments
Well, Peter started it-he decided to make a Christmas wreath, so I thought I'd have a go, too. The florists on the site were recommending wire...
Minor update
Posted on 21 Dec, 2007 2 comments
Hi folks,
2 minor updates. The first being the arrival of a minor in my household :) Lisa was born 13 days ago. My wife and Lisa are both well....
checking my Begonia varieties~ordering new for next season!
Posted on 21 Dec, 2007 7 comments
Well, i was going to add a picture of one of my own plants but it looks as if i can only choose one of the last 10 photos (and i cant see what...
Ladders, Dogs and sausages
Posted on 20 Dec, 2007 6 comments
Up a Ladder:It's cold. Today I was up a ladder pruning rambling roses, clearing a greenhouse, cutting back dead vegetation and clearing the last...
Making a Christmas Wreath from Holly
Posted on 20 Dec, 2007 12 comments
I'm afraid that this isn't a "how to" on making a holly wreath, but what I want to do. I want to make a holly wreath using holly-without manufactured...
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
Posted on 19 Dec, 2007 3 comments
Norway has been sending us a Norwegian spruce for Trafalgar Square every Christmas since 1947. I love traditions like this. I'll see if I can...
Disputes with neighbours - garden
Posted on 19 Dec, 2007 6 comments
Disputes with your neighbours can be the most depressing and frustrating of all, most disputes and disagreements are to do with the garden regarding...
Your wish is our command
Posted on 18 Dec, 2007 7 comments
Well, almost.
Just to let you know we've made some of the changes that came out as suggestions for what you want from Grows on You.
Today we've...
Decorating for Christmas
Posted on 15 Dec, 2007 6 comments
Although it's still ten days away, I thought I'd wind things up by mentioning the 'C' word! Have you decorated your home in preparation for...
Cracked hands and moisturing cream!
Posted on 12 Dec, 2007 4 comments
Great weather today, only much of it was spent indoors waiting for phone calls. They came, of course, but only when I popped out for an hour...
Out-of-season flowers
Posted on 12 Dec, 2007 11 comments
My mouth fell open when I got out of my car this morning. There. right by my feet, was a group of violets in flower!
Their leaves are a bit...
Icemint, Begonia.
Posted on 12 Dec, 2007 1 comment
This is a picture of the new Begonia "Icemint" at Bellcross. My friend Stan was sent this phot by Margaret Watson who runs "Bellcross Nurseries"...
Trying to group my pictures better!
Posted on 12 Dec, 2007 1 comment
I have been trying to go through my photos and change the details so that they match the same tags, instead of some being under Exhibition_Begonia...
What next at Grows on You?
Posted on 11 Dec, 2007 11 comments
Hi everyone,
As the question mark suggests, this isn't another announcement straight after the redesign-we're asking for your ideas.
We've noticed...
Scottish gardening - aye, aye
Posted on 11 Dec, 2007 8 comments
As a working gardener in the Scottish Highlands I really wouldn't recommend this sort of malarkey in December. No, certainly not, it's damp,...
I've found some more photos
Posted on 10 Dec, 2007 0 comments
Last week my mobile phone had a funny turn, I don't know much about mobile phones, there was a big black spot on the screen and I was finding...
Preparing for 2008 - Part 2
Posted on 7 Dec, 2007 4 comments
!Oh dear! My plans to have my seed wishlists distributed to the relatives has not yet happened, and I doubt whether everything would arrive in...
Looking forward to gardening after a 2yr Hiatus
Posted on 7 Dec, 2007 5 comments
Dec 7th 2007: -10C and LOTS of snow.We are in a new house with untouched grounds to play with. The snow is currently about a foot and a half...
To cheer me up on a miserable day!
Posted on 6 Dec, 2007 6 comments
It's wet and windy down here in Somerset, so I decided to look at bright and cheerful photos of my tubs. I thought you might enjoy looking at...
Calling all Clematis experts!
Posted on 6 Dec, 2007 3 comments
i need some advice please on two clematis i have put in this year. i know that the general rule with most things is if it flowers before july...
A new site design
Posted on 5 Dec, 2007 9 comments
Hi folks,
Welcome to the new look Grows on You!! If you've been wondering what we've been doing of late, today you can see for yourself :o)
The...
Help Needed!
Posted on 4 Dec, 2007 11 comments
Hello All,
For those of you who read my first blog, I am a newby to gardening! As mentioned before I only have a small garden and...
Friday blues and some news
Posted on 4 Dec, 2007 1 comment
Hello all,
Well we thought we had seen the last of our Friday maintenance slots, but we haven't. We have been told to expect 10mins or so of...
November 30 2007
Posted on 2 Dec, 2007 0 comments
After such a terrible year weather wise I was amazed at how well the new planting has done. I spent a couple of days at the end of November...
More Temptation!
Posted on 1 Dec, 2007 5 comments
A few miles away up the West Somerset Coast, along narrow lanes, is a small Nursery. It's 'appointment only' for buying, or mail order, or occasionally,...