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terratoonie
Terratoonie

7 Oct, 2008

 

Judirumble ~
That must have been great seeing the Goldcrest !
Thanks for confirming my advice about sunflower hearts.:o)

On blog - Goldfinches.

JudiRumble
Judirumble

7 Oct, 2008

 

My goldfinches come to the garden all year round but they can disappear for seeks on end and then re-appear. I had a great thrill at the weekend - a Goldcrest appeared in my conifers (well - the non-descript trees someone had planted, I suspect old Xmas trees!!). never seen one before in my garden.
My goldfinches like sunflower seeds

On blog - Goldfinches.

bonkersbon
Bonkersbon

6 Oct, 2008

 

These are native birds Clarice and do not migrate.In fact more likely to see them during winter as feed becomes scarce.

They are tough hardy little birds and often see them glued to nyger seed feeders when blowing a gale and few other birds out in such weather.

More and more people are putting out food that they almost exclusively feed on , only moved here last year and 3 used to visit .Increased the number of feeders and they ve had young and large flock now visit.

Dont worry TT right they do the rounds as it were and can go for a few days.They ll be back esp if weather bad.Sure they know they can rely on you so taking advantage elsewhere.

On blog - Goldfinches.

terratoonie
Terratoonie

6 Oct, 2008

 

I've heard it said that putting out sunflower hearts attracts the goldfinches.

Sometimes it's just a case of the small birds coming back to the feeders when other natural food sources have been exhausted. In autumn they feed on thistles and other tall plants.

It could even be the fact that some people in your neighbourhood have just set up a particularly attractive feeding station for birds, and the goldfinches are currently trying out this new 'restaurant' .

I hope the goldfinches come back soon to your garden.
They're pretty birds, aren't they. :o)

On blog - Goldfinches.

steve
Steve

6 Oct, 2008

 

we live in the south , and havn't seen any for about 3 weeks. but leave the seed feeder out, they may return!!

On blog - Goldfinches.

mazziestar
Mazziestar

5 Oct, 2008

 

I love pusscats. This one looks like my Alfie.Do you have any more pics of Smokey?

On photo - smokey

terratoonie
Terratoonie

3 Oct, 2008

 

Musical intervals definitely annoying me in this evening's Gardeners' World (3rd Oct 08).
I'm sure Toby can pick apples and Alys can dig holes without intrusive guitar music and violin accompaniment.. :o).

On blog - Gardeners World

Aleatha
Aleatha

1 Oct, 2008

 

what a great idea! we have cold winters here and often put out the bird bells... thinking this would be way more fun with the kids :))

On photo - Bird cakes

terratoonie
Terratoonie

30 Sep, 2008

 

It'll be noisy when Toby starts on the Ajuga Reptans - bugles. Pass the ear-plugs...

On blog - Gardeners World

AndrewR
Andrewr

30 Sep, 2008

 

Wait till they're doing the winter bedding - will they be planting the violas in a tub-a?

On blog - Gardeners World

terratoonie
Terratoonie

30 Sep, 2008

 

Gardeners' World
( 26th Sept. 08) ~
music seemed a bit less intrusive.
Maybe it's getting a bit cold for the orchestra to be outdoors...

On blog - Gardeners World

flcrazy
Flcrazy

25 Sep, 2008

 

Now that's the way I love to see a garden look. Practically bursting with blooms !

On photo - Allotment

flcrazy
Flcrazy

25 Sep, 2008

 

You can tell, there is alot of love put into this garden ! Looks great !

On photo - Allotment

bonkersbon
Bonkersbon

24 Sep, 2008

 

Thats a lovely story Clarice you obviously come from good stock and what a great occasion to all get together like that. Hope more to follow for you.

On blog - I'm back.

jacque
Jacque

24 Sep, 2008

 

What a Gorgeous Display of Lupins Clarice :) Iv all these colours 2 :)

On photo - Allotment

PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter

24 Sep, 2008

 

So lovely one of my top ten favourites!

On photo - Allotment

PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter

24 Sep, 2008

 

Beautiful, looks like a giant rose, fab colour too.

On photo - Allotment

PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter

24 Sep, 2008

 

Very pretty border, thats what I like to see a place for everyone!

On photo - Allotment

PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter

24 Sep, 2008

 

I love them too!

On photo - another sedom plant

PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter

24 Sep, 2008

 

What a gorgeous pussy cat, looks so cosy and content

On photo - smokey

jacque
Jacque

24 Sep, 2008

 

Bird Cakes How Fab :)

On photo - Bird cakes

PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter

24 Sep, 2008

 

Wonderful Clarice, a girl after my own heart, spend a fortune on birdseed and nuts, I used to make bird cake similar to yours with my grandchildren, but afraid thats a number of years ago, you have inspired me tor enew the habit. [We Lancashire gals are a shrewd lot]

On photo - Bird cakes

irish
Irish

24 Sep, 2008

 

sounds like you had a good time Clarice, nice to get away now and then. we organised a suprise 50th bithday for my bro this yr. his partner took him to Madrid where we all turned up lol his face was a picture.
funny that we cant seem to find the time here to meet up , that it took a trip abroad to be able to do it .

On blog - I'm back.

blodyn
Blodyn

24 Sep, 2008

 

I'm glad you had a lovely time with your family Clarice. That's nice.
Glad you're back on GOY too.
Best wishes, Hywel.

On blog - I'm back.

Chrispook
Chrispook

23 Sep, 2008

 

Very funny TT. I've left a message in Hungarian for Kev by the way.

On blog - I'm back.

terratoonie
Terratoonie

23 Sep, 2008

 

Chrispook ~
telling porkies about your age just to get a bus pass?
We all know you're only 35 :o)

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Michaella
Michaella

23 Sep, 2008

 

Well done Clarice, we are a family of 10, 7 sisters and 3 brothers, I take my hat off to you, for what you have managed to achieve in one week. As we are all scattered about, we have not been able to me up together for years, I have even lost count of how many greatnieces and greatnephews I have got. But one good thing, we are in regular contact via phone. Where would we be without the phone? I am number 6 in the family.

On blog - I'm back.

Chrispook
Chrispook

23 Sep, 2008

 

Wow Clarice, wondered where you'd been. I've read about these free bus passes for over 60's in UK. Sadly since we live in Hungary we cant get them for when we visit UK. You have to be resident. The good news is for us is that very soon we shall be able to use all types of transport free of charge in Hungary, which includes buses, trams, metro, and trains. All EU citizens over 65 can do this here, which is actually more generous than the UK. (OOOps now I've given away my age!!!

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terratoonie
Terratoonie

23 Sep, 2008

 

Last week's Gardeners' World
(19 Sept 08) ~
The content of the show was okay BUT did that orchestra really need to interrupt Toby every time he picked up a pot or walked into the greenhouse?

Someone needs to sort out the music. Preferably remove the orchestra all together. Let's face it ~ those musicians will trample all over the newly planted shrubs, and too many trombones will scare away Alys's Jack Russell Terrier.

Less music, more gardening, please. :o)

On blog - Gardeners World

andrea
Andrea

23 Sep, 2008

 

That`s lovely to all meet up like that, time does go by so quickly sometimes and we need to make the effort to keep in touch with our families. Do your sisters all enjoy gardening too?

On blog - I'm back.

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