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  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    D0rdogne_Damsel  Maybe you could organise fishing holidays to that big etang to the north of you?  Just envious.
  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
     :smiley:  Could be arranged @nick615 , perhaps in exchange for hard labour in the garden or a bundle of great British plants. ;)
    • “Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    That's a massive project @D0rdogne_Damsel   I think you are very brave taking it on.  I wish you luck and plenty of stamina.  I am sure it will be very beautiful.  Yes, keep the update photos coming in.
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    I never go for the easy option @tuikowhai34, my biggest downfall. 😏
    • “Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    Thanks DD but, much as I love France, my 78th birthday in a couple of weeks means I probably shan't see it again.  I just get pangs when the Strawbridges mention places I used to go to with coaches.
  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    78! You're a mere baby. 🙂

    Keep following the forum, lots of expats here to keep you updated. 😘
    • “Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    My little lupins have gone into the ground in my new bed today (heavily protected by slug pellets). I do hope they end up looking as good as they did in the picture.  :blush:




    • “Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
  • Cambridgerose12Cambridgerose12 Posts: 1,134
    Watching with interest. I love lupins, but have lived for years in a place with soil conditions they hate, and I can’t bear to see them struggle so haven’t grown them for ages. Such an exciting project!
  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    I must say @Cambridgerose12, I have managed to kill quite a few, slugs actually, I am guarding these ones with my life, same with the dahlias. @WonkyWomble does a midnight slug patrol with a torch, I think I'll be joining her.  :open_mouth:  :smiley:
    • “Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    Try a foot wide circle of grit DD around each plant as a further deterrent or even cloche them if you have any until they've grown a bit.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
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