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  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    blimey - that would be a bit dispiriting to wake up to - whether you're fond of badgers or not  :(

    Feeling rather glum here. Gloomy weather - thick drizzle - and one of our dogs died yesterday. Not the one who has been unwell, the other male. Collapsed while out for a walk and died by the time OH had carried him home. We're a bit shocked - OH especially.

    Think we may light the fire tonight - it's not cold but it is damp and we need a little cheeriness.
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Oh @raisingirl ((big hugs))  that's so sad ... and such a shock for you both ... treat yourselves gently this evening.  

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • AuntyRachAuntyRach Posts: 5,291
    That is so sad @raisingirl - definitely cosy-up tonight and have something nice to eat or drink. I hope all your lovely memories will help you through this horrible time. 

    We were very lucky last night was dry as went to a garden party, although the cardies and coats were on as soon as the Sun went in. Very Autumnal today though.
    My garden and I live in South Wales. 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    @raisingirl I’m so sorry to hear that, what a shock, never good when a pet leaves us, I hope you have some lovely photos and memories of good time together. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    We got him just over 8 years ago, so yes, lots of good memories and photos  :)
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043

    That's such sad news raisingirl, what a shock for you.

    A shock for the people with badgers on the lawn, but that can be repaired.

    Thank you Hosta, that's sweet of you, but how hardy is it? Can it overwinter in a darkish garden shed if it's tender?

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Hosta Hugs for @raisingirl.
    @Busy-Lizzie it's pretty tough, it just looks exotic. I've never lifted it so it copes with our winter wet too.
    I'm seriously thinking of sticking the heating on.
    Devon.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Mine spent all the winter in a pot on the terrace BL. The canna went in the garage. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    The heating is on .
    Devon.
  • AuntyRachAuntyRach Posts: 5,291
    Just been looking at my thermostat console... 18 degrees in the lounge which, in Winter, I would not be happy with and crank up the heating. My personal rule is: no heating June to August. Ever. The fire doesn’t count though 😉
    My garden and I live in South Wales. 
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