I need to get out more !

very pretty it looks too!

Thanks Teds..OH thought I was mad..no change there then ! Lol.

thats really good ~ so you peeled off the green layer and the silver is underneath?

Yes,Sticki..along with approx seven or eight seeds to each seed case..You have to take both side of the seed case off..a long job,but I quite enjoyed it...easily pleased,that's me .Lol.

i can understand that, sort of thing i would be quite happy doing while everything else stays not done!!! like the hoovering, ironing, weeding etc etc.

i didnt realise you had to take them off ~ how long till they fall off on their own?

I'm disappointed with you, Sandra. Fancy only doing half the job! You could have continued and got OH to bring you refreshment ... seriously though, it looks lovely and bright now! ... : o )))

you don't have to take them off,Sticki..I have some in the front border,which have already cast off the seed cases..but as I was going to cut these ones,originally for indoor display..I like them to look in good condition,as the wind soon rips them,and they look a mess...

Get on yer bike,Shirley,we could do the rest together ! Lol.
He did make my lunch..so did wonder whether to push my luck,and start again before teatime ! Lol.

Best not to ... lol! : o )))

Looks loads better. I used to have these and there's something fulfilling about stripping them down, isn't there.

I agree Shirley :o))
Thank goodness it's not just me then,Sheilar...I find it quite therapeutic...Maybe when they lock us away,we could do it together ! Lol.

Well my daughter is a psychiatric nurse so she could probs get us placed together and the hospital she works at has gardens and nurseries for therapy for patients so we'd be made up eh? lol

Lovely Sandra, very effective.

Looks pretty Sandra glad you had a good walk its good to get out.

Yes well worth it :o) It's lovely and shines out, brightning up a corner.

sounds ideal,Sheilar..I worked on the same kind of wards years ago,too..but not as a nurse,..more with the day patients..did a lot of dancing on wednesday's ! Lol.
so we could have fun doing both that,and gardening...:o)
Thanks Cinders,it really shows up well,especially at dusk.:o)
Thank you 6d, It is all hills and dales here,so some bits are hard going...and it was so warm..but we stopped off for a coffee at a garden centre.where else ? Lol.
Thanks Hywel,glad you think it was worth it too...and the flowers are lovely in springtime,so a good all rounder..:o)

lol yes Sandra and when the wind comes you walk 2 steps forward and get blown 15 steps back, remember my son in law lives close by to you he he.

Yes lovely flowers too. I've seen them in the hedgerows and keep telling myself I'll collect some seeds, but never remember to do it lol :D

looks pretty you will have to finish it.... gla dyou had a good walk....

Yes I remember,6d..I refuse to walk up 'them thar hills' in windy weather ! Lol.
The flowers last for such a long time too,Hywel..:o)
I couldn't resist just doing a bit more today,Holly..."I've started,so I'll finish" comes to mind.Lol.

i love this when its gone silver, does brighten things up sandra

Really looks lovely Bloomer it seems like it is lit up:)

So do I ,San...it looks lovely in the background..
Thanks Nana d..that's how I see it too..especially when its coming dark..:o)

ooh have just planted up some honest that a kind friend gave me... cant wait for it to mature a bit, probably next year now if they survuve the winter.Yours look lovely and fresh now and standout really well against the fencing.

thank you..They are very hardy,Lisa..so you should have a lovely display next year..the flowers are lovely in springtime :o)

I've done that to ones that I've been giving away to people or putting in bunches in the house...but I've never even thought to do it while they're still alive in the garden! They're lovely, and I don't even have any in the garden this year! Booo! Any chance of me dropping over and finishing that one off for you? Hmmm? I don't get out much either...they hide the key don't ya know?! ;0)

yes please,Libet.you would be very welcome..Glad the neighbours couldn't see me...in the corner,sitting on a stool,with a big bucket ! Lol...to catch the seeds,just in case you were wondering ??...ha ha.

Lol! :0)

Well might us well do it than be late than never.

Very true,Hewitt,and welcome to GoY..hope you enjoy this site..very friendly and helpful...

Did the same thing last year and, yes, it did take ages. I agree with you tho'; it is quite therapeutic. Don't think mine are quite ready yet this year but going on holiday soon so may find that nature has done job for me on return. Certainly won't be my teenage son who is looking after cats and house. Will be lucky if plants get watered. Dead-heading? I don't think so. Sitting with a basket/bucket/anything to catch seed whilst delicately peeling back seed-casings? Not a snowballs chance in Hell!

Lol,Tuesdaybear...but then again, Iwouldn't have done anything like that,as a teenager,either! .I was only interested in the lawn..to sunbathe on :o)..He will do lots of mundane things,when he gets to my age...but,he sounds a good lad,for looking after the cats and house for you..:o))