Morning all later arrivals. Back from 'sco with everything on the list. Nice and quiet. Debs, I had a laugh getting my root ginger for the rhubarb cordial. I selected a piece and went to the customer weighing scales but could I find root ginger? Not at all. I asked one of the young guys stocking up the cut flowers. He and his assistant came over to see if they could help then one of them had a light bulb moment - "I think root ginger comes under onions". Sure enough his mate found it for me so that I could get my piece weighed and the label printed off. I had a good laugh with them both saying I could have been there for a year trying to find where they were on the machine. Makes no sense to me but I guess they had to tag it somewhere.
I am hoping to get the cloth things on the whirligig but not sure I'm trusting the forecast just yet. Time for a cuppa.
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LB I hope you have a quick trip to sm andbackintime for compost. I hope it’s a quiet run. Visited rellies this morning back to feed Alfie. I always give him a treat when I get back. I caravanned in the lakes some years ago with two friends. We had a lovely time. We stayed in Fallbarrow Park in Bowness and the caravan was well equipped. It brings back happy memories. I hope your family are having a good time. Lovely scenery. I sailed through my menopause too, no hot flushes. Debs enjoy your break and hope all goes well for fiancé catering for the wedding. Time for a cuppa.
I've had a French marigold seed germinate and show its face overnight. Now I know that they aren't universally liked and one seed germinating isn't anything to write home about, but I harvested the seed from a flower that I'd grown. Is this what it feels like to become a grandparent? Even if it is a chavvy undesirable grandchild
Good afternoon everyone. Hey, @Biglad, that's a bit harsh I really like French marigolds - not as keen on their big relatives though. I also think that any seed germinating is a bit special and if you have collected your own seed, even more so. They are always cheery in the garden.
My alpine compost arrived and is safely stashed in the garage. I was in the garden earlier taking stuff to the compost bin when I startled the life out of Cocky and one of his wives. They startled the life out of me when they crashed up and out of the plants, cronking away like mad.
I noticed a few more flowers have emerged too. I'll post some pictures next.
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@Biglad I've done that before and I do like French Marigolds. Just be prepared for different coloured flowers if you collect your own seed. They don't all come true.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
I know @Ladybird4. I'm loving them but I've seen/heard a surprising amount of negativity towards them recently.
My OH is certainly enjoying the flowers (there aren't nearly enough in our garden at the moment) but the main reason that I got the seeds in the first place was that I'd read they would detract pests from fruit/veg crops. Fortunately, they appear to be doing just that. Hence, harvesting the seeds and trying to get the next generation going.
I plan to have them dotted all over the place
Alpine compost is a complete mystery to me. I imagine it is quite 'gritty'? I liked the idea on GW last night. A portable bucket/pot with a beer/cider/coffee mat built in. Could be another project on the list
Gorgeous photos LB, I just popped to allotment with some water mint for the little pond and there are flowers on my sweet peas! Only half a dozen but the scent! Mom’s favourites too I took many bunches to her in the nursing home. They are now in a little bud vase by the bed. Hoping for many more to come
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Nice day here. Back to the dry spell it seems.
I've had a French marigold seed germinate and show its face overnight. Now I know that they aren't universally liked and one seed germinating isn't anything to write home about, but I harvested the seed from a flower that I'd grown. Is this what it feels like to become a grandparent?
@Biglad I've done that before and I do like French Marigolds. Just be prepared for different coloured flowers if you collect your own seed. They don't all come true.
My OH is certainly enjoying the flowers (there aren't nearly enough in our garden at the moment) but the main reason that I got the seeds in the first place was that I'd read they would detract pests from fruit/veg crops. Fortunately, they appear to be doing just that. Hence, harvesting the seeds and trying to get the next generation going.
I plan to have them dotted all over the place
Alpine compost is a complete mystery to me. I imagine it is quite 'gritty'? I liked the idea on GW last night. A portable bucket/pot with a beer/cider/coffee mat built in. Could be another project on the list
They are now in a little bud vase by the bed. Hoping for many more to come