No Christmas cake for me either, I'm the only one who likes it in my family. I do have mince pies.
I went to the plant and shrub nursery, they were just starting to plant bare root roses for sale into a big raised bed, but no yellow ones yet. However I did buy a (look away now @Dovefromabove ) spotted laurel for a gap under a lime tree near the road, for privacy. I found at my last house that it was one of the only things that would grow happily under a lime tree.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Maybe take some mince pies when you visit OH @Hostafan1? Or some festive chocs? The staff will appreciate them even if you and OH won't.
@Busy-Lizzie I wanted plants for Xmas prezzies but none of the local shops have what I want so we'll be having a day out either next week or early in the new year to one at L'Absie. Not a spotted laurel - tho I do like them for difficult places - I'm after an Edgeworthia Red Dragon and a Cotinus coggygria Golden Lady and one or two other treasures.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Evening all. Plenty of crimbo prep going on between you all.
Happy Birthday to the Birthday boys.
Not even one biscuit, festive or otherwise, in work today. Hard going when I knew that my big parcel sitting in the corner, with strict instructions not to open until Christmas Day, was full of goodies 😂
My son's birthday today, as well, Dove. When he was small he never wanted Christmas decorations up before his birthday. He always wanted to claim his birthday was different to Christmas. He is 53 today and now lives in Spain.
We used to put decorations up for his birthday and then the tree would go up the day afterwards.
On his birthday I would pack a picnic and flasks of soup and Papa Womble would take a car load of boys to Framlingham Castle or Orford Castle or some other ‘exciting’ place for an ‘adventure’ while @WonkyWomble and I stayed home and baked sausage rolls and mince pies.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Deep joy in this house this evening. A dear friend bought me Nectarine Fantasia for Christmas. No idea I was getting it. Lots of little branches on it and looks so healthy. Have to research its likes and dislikes now before I decide where to put it, either in the ground or in a big pot in the greenhouse.
That's a rather nice present @Uff. A friend of mine has just called round for tea and chat, some while since we've seen each other. Unfortunately, no presents were forthcoming, as she has such a lot of grandchildren we agreed some time ago to forgo presents to each other. Can't win them all!
Yes it is Lizzie and there's a story to it. I inherited a potted nectarine tree about 18 months ago. It was neglected while a friend was very ill and when she died I was asked if I would like to take it. I was pleased to have something as a keepsake. I already had a potted Nectarine Lord Napier so I asked a volunteer friend if he would like my Lord Napier and he would.
My friend's nectarine developed gummosis and by the autumn it was dead. I was dreadfully upset for obvious reasons. However, the Lord Napier continued to flourish and my friend kindly offered it back to me but I said thank you but absolutely not, I had given it to him.
This afternoon he came bearing the Fantasia to make up for both nectarines. I was very touched.
We've just watched an old episode of 'Yes, Minister', had us almost crying with laughter and so, so topical still. They don't make programmes as witty as that any more, I dare say the youngsters wouldn't understand it at all.
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I went to the plant and shrub nursery, they were just starting to plant bare root roses for sale into a big raised bed, but no yellow ones yet. However I did buy a (look away now @Dovefromabove
Groundhog Day as usual.
@Busy-Lizzie I wanted plants for Xmas prezzies but none of the local shops have what I want so we'll be having a day out either next week or early in the new year to one at L'Absie. Not a spotted laurel - tho I do like them for difficult places - I'm after an Edgeworthia Red Dragon and a Cotinus coggygria Golden Lady and one or two other treasures.
Happy Birthday to the Birthday boys.
Not even one biscuit, festive or otherwise, in work today. Hard going when I knew that my big parcel sitting in the corner, with strict instructions not to open until Christmas Day, was full of goodies 😂
Take care all.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
My friend's nectarine developed gummosis and by the autumn it was dead. I was dreadfully upset for obvious reasons. However, the Lord Napier continued to flourish and my friend kindly offered it back to me but I said thank you but absolutely not, I had given it to him.
This afternoon he came bearing the Fantasia to make up for both nectarines. I was very touched.