The Good Life (gardening chat)
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Gorgeous, Smal and Rebs. I love the greenhouse, Smal!
My poor garden. I could cry. I will get out there soon. Long term project, etc etc
My poor garden. I could cry. I will get out there soon. Long term project, etc etc
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Oh it looks nice!
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Your gardens look fabulous.
My garden is an absolute mess. I’ve got rotten tomatoes all over my veg patch. Need to get clearing. Tomatoes were an absolute disaster. I was so hopeful!
My garden is an absolute mess. I’ve got rotten tomatoes all over my veg patch. Need to get clearing. Tomatoes were an absolute disaster. I was so hopeful!
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Oh dear about the tomatoes. :sad: I've given up on all veg, herbs and fruit except raspberries, lavender and rosemary.
The other side of the house is a bit dull and overgrown right now but the callicarpa is just going purple so should be good soon.
The other side of the house is a bit dull and overgrown right now but the callicarpa is just going purple so should be good soon.
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My cherry toms were a dream but the full sized ones were a complete disaster. Courgettes still churning out. Might have to pull it out this weekend for the greenhouse patio which will at least put us out of our Courgette misery
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The gardener came to prune stuff last week, but the borders probably could still do with a good weed and he’s yet to prune back in the front. I also need to give both a mow.
The cosmos that my massage therapist grew from seed in lockdown to earn a little cash are only just coming into flower. I like the foliage though. My Japanese anemones and fuchsias are still going strong, and the hibiscus in my front garden that has never flowers before has just started!
The lilies I planted in pots from bulbs about 6 weeks later than I should are in flower, but the gladioli I ordered and planted at the same time have c9me up blind this year.
The cosmos that my massage therapist grew from seed in lockdown to earn a little cash are only just coming into flower. I like the foliage though. My Japanese anemones and fuchsias are still going strong, and the hibiscus in my front garden that has never flowers before has just started!
The lilies I planted in pots from bulbs about 6 weeks later than I should are in flower, but the gladioli I ordered and planted at the same time have c9me up blind this year.
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Hello gardeners. We had our garden completely renovated over the summer and now I want to plant some bulbs for next year.
My wish list is:
Snowdrops
Loddon Lily
Daffodils/ narcissi
Bluebells
Camassia
Crocus
Tulips
Alliums
Am I missing anything obvious? And are there any specific recommendations for any varieties before I spend a fortune? I want all the things.
My wish list is:
Snowdrops
Loddon Lily
Daffodils/ narcissi
Bluebells
Camassia
Crocus
Tulips
Alliums
Am I missing anything obvious? And are there any specific recommendations for any varieties before I spend a fortune? I want all the things.
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Grape hyacinths? I flipping love those. And normal hyacinths infact! I love all the spring bulbs.
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Tulips and allium are the best though. Get some globemaster allium.
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I love all tulips but double ones are almost like roses and can be really spectacular.
Get at least a couple of the really massive-headed alliums.
Get at least a couple of the really massive-headed alliums.
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How could I forget hyacinths?! Thank you.
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Tulips are my favourite flower, hands down.
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The supermarkets, including the discounters, should have spring bulb packs coming into stock fairly soon, and they’re generally good quality at a good price, if you wanted to hang in for them?
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Looks like the LIDL ones are on sale next Thursday, in fact.
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Get striped frilly tulips.
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Brilliant thanks I’ll have a look at the supermarket.
Striped frilly tulips sound lovely .
Striped frilly tulips sound lovely .
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They are. I have some red and yellow ones, and purple and white ones.
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You might want to look at Nerine Bowdenii. They provide flowers Sep-Dec and have a bit of height to them.
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Lovely, thank you.
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YEAH BABY.