11 May, 2008
I had two last year. No sign of them this year, so either it was too dry or too cold.
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11 May, 2008
this weekend there is a plant sale at one of our local schools, i wont be going as last yr it was awful, no labels on any of the plants and most were dying , to be honest some looked like weeds lol, also our local supermarket got a delivery of beautiful plants during the week, i went in the day after they had been delivered and omg they looked bad, no one had thought to water them.
at the local garden centre here you run the risk of a soaking when the sprinklers come on but believe me i would rather risk getting drenched knowing that the plants are being looked after.
11 May, 2008
Sometimes in a garden centre I've found plants with no label, or even bought a plant, not realising it had the wrong label. This has hapened several times in a Fuchsia nursery near here. With Fuchsias you can't really tell which variety it is without seeing the flower. It is very annoying. People who go to garden centres and nurseries are probably interested, to some degree at least, in gardening. I can't understand why they are not more careful to put the label back in the right pot, if they have to take it out atall.
Yesterday in our local town I happened to be passing a well-known store and there was a stall outside with lots of plants. Not being able to resist having a look, I only found that most of them were dead and the others were dying through lack of water. What's wrong with these people ? That's another annoying thing.
11 May, 2008
Oooh Spritz look what you started sat here minding my own business then the words rant and Chelsea got me going ....
10 May, 2008
No idea Spritz but if named after Richard Nixons - there will be no whitewash at the Whitehouse - wife , then probably a white variety.
10 May, 2008
Your not alone Spritz a good rant is what we Brits do best esp when combined with gardening.Today was very warm and trying sell unlabelled wilting plants couldn t be easy.Trouble is often donated by those who dont know what they are giving.With your school experience and gardening knowledge couldnt you give some guidelines to local fund raisers? Suggest they grow plants in trays esp for summer bedding when such fairs popular etc.
10 May, 2008
Bought one of these last week for £2.00 as a Save Me just needs some TLC Hope it turns out like yours Beautiful
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10 May, 2008
Some of mine are very close to being out too. Wait for the round of Rose photos.
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10 May, 2008
I get hayfever whether I'm indoors or out, so it doesn't really matter with me where I am. At least you get your garden all to yourself!
10 May, 2008
ur so right spritz and bonkers!!! U'd think with a greenhouse and polytunnel i'd be well away but yes im always on at Tom to build me more space saving ideas! If he doesn't hurry up tho we'll be tripping over plants!
10 May, 2008
Bonkers is right Spritz. The more spaces we have the more we fill them. We have been talking here about winterizing our front enclosed porch. Bet I could make quick work out of filling it up with more houseplants.You do have a wonderful set up and garden. I wish I were closer to you. I could easily build you a canopy for over your potting bench. I especially like your " wall garden ".
One that size would be perfect for me as I don't start that many plants from seeds. I just may start looking around for one and I would like one like yours as it would look great againts my garage next to my patio.
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Mikec
11 May, 2008
GREAT photo ! Yes Grammazoo, very inviting.
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