Did some weeding today and pruned a huge Tuscany rose. Couldn't tell what was what in the spring when the leaves weren't there. Loads of dead wood and old stems in the middle.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Topbird, we found Hefty using this garden when we first moved here - daughter was sitting out one evening having a crafty fag and heard rustling and heavy breathing in the undergrowth and thought we had a prowler, then she saw the biggest hedgehog she'd ever seen - she gave him his name. Then, as I've recounted elsewhere, storms brought down the ivy-covered fences and that winter we had to clear it all up and dig out the ivy roots - that's when OH nearly stepped on HIbernating Hefty! We put a sturdy cardboard box with leaves and hay in it, on it's side in a quiet corner facing the fence with just a small access gap and popped him in there and he remained there for the winter. In the spring he emerged and we started putting food out regularly. When the builder replaced the fences he cut Hedgehog Gates in the bottom for access so that Hefty and his friends can roam through the area - they cover quite an area apparently! Hefty usually appears on his own and then others turn up later, we've seen up to 3 together. OH is a much lighter sleeper than me, and is frequently woken by the sound of snuffling in the garden and the dish of food being pushed around on the terrace. I understand that Suffolk Wildlife Trust are currently conducting a survey into hedgehogs in Suffolk http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/hedgehogs
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Love Hefty's story Never seen one here - plenty of piles of wood and sticks if one ever wants to come and stay. We have badgers though - and they seem not to co-exist very well.
Feeling very jealous of all you peeps that are making progress in your gardens. Mine is a mat of weeds, and can't remember the last time I was able to get out there. Nothing on this Sat, so fingers crossed for a fine day so that operation weedclear can begin (sounds like a herbicide, but actually will be me and a hand fork).
Good morning, nice reading all your posts, everyone so busy, you are my little window on the world.
Yvie Stevie interesting story about Claire Austin; highlights pricelessness of reputation.
Worked very hard in the garden yesterday, aching all over but not much to show for it, only digging out summer bedding but the grass border has completely overtaken so had to re-edge it all. Did look briefly at putting some edging down but because it’s so long will be far too expensive, OH says the exercise will do me good. Have a sneaky feeling if he had done what I did yesterday he would have been straight down the GC to get something for the future.
My little Skimmia looks nice though and that bed looks a bit tidier than before (for now). Did plant a load of daffs in it too (another hard job as bamboo roots are everywhere).
Today though bit easier, bulb and bedding planting, still a long job but mentally much more pleasing. And then I think another go at the leaves.
Have a good day all.
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Good morning, a big drop in temperature only 7C this morning.
I enjoyed Autumnwatch The Canada geese were awesome, did make me think of Bill one of our posters. OH wondered if there are so many if one or two wouldn't be missed
I think Hefty is one lucky hog
Chicky I've ordered good weather for you at the weekend
See you at the SM Lesley I'll be the one at customer services exchanging two cartons of cranberry that refuse to part with their plastic tops
Hope you have good day at woodys GG and hope you can take some pics
Love hearing and reading about your hedgehog dove, I bet you was really worried when he didn't show up those couple of nights Does anyone feed him when you go on hols? I saw on an AT show about cutting the doorways in hedges for the hedgehogs and if we move will do the same in new garden as it has hedges running along each side
Well done super Liri finishing your daughters garden and hopefully due to time of year what you have done will stay looking nice for next few months for the viewings
Don't need anything from SM Lesley but fancy meeting for a latte Feel like I've been stuck indoors for Yonks!
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Fairygirl, we better get our coats together!
Did some weeding today and pruned a huge Tuscany rose. Couldn't tell what was what in the spring when the leaves weren't there. Loads of dead wood and old stems in the middle.
LesleyK I will take a photo tomorrow have not taken one yet
Those owls were fluffy Liriodendron
Night all
Good morning
Look forward to pic GG. Enjoy your visit to Woody's.
Looks as though the decision has been made then Liri
You have been really helpful with the weeding and hope you're not aching too much.
SM for me today.
Hope all have a good day
Good morning all
Topbird, we found Hefty using this garden when we first moved here - daughter was sitting out one evening having a crafty fag
and heard rustling and heavy breathing in the undergrowth and thought we had a prowler, then she saw the biggest hedgehog she'd ever seen - she gave him his name. Then, as I've recounted elsewhere, storms brought down the ivy-covered fences and that winter we had to clear it all up and dig out the ivy roots - that's when OH nearly stepped on HIbernating Hefty! We put a sturdy cardboard box with leaves and hay in it, on it's side in a quiet corner facing the fence with just a small access gap and popped him in there and he remained there for the winter. In the spring he emerged and we started putting food out regularly. When the builder replaced the fences he cut Hedgehog Gates in the bottom for access so that Hefty and his friends can roam through the area - they cover quite an area apparently! Hefty usually appears on his own and then others turn up later, we've seen up to 3 together. OH is a much lighter sleeper than me, and is frequently woken by the sound of snuffling in the garden and the dish of food being pushed around on the terrace. I understand that Suffolk Wildlife Trust are currently conducting a survey into hedgehogs in Suffolk http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/hedgehogs
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Love Hefty's story
Never seen one here - plenty of piles of wood and sticks if one ever wants to come and stay. We have badgers though - and they seem not to co-exist very well.
Feeling very jealous of all you peeps that are making progress in your gardens. Mine is a mat of weeds, and can't remember the last time I was able to get out there. Nothing on this Sat, so fingers crossed for a fine day so that operation weedclear can begin (sounds like a herbicide, but actually will be me and a hand fork
).
looking forward to the pics of woody's new house
Good morning, nice reading all your posts, everyone so busy, you are my little window on the world.
Yvie Stevie interesting story about Claire Austin; highlights pricelessness of reputation.
Worked very hard in the garden yesterday, aching all over but not much to show for it, only digging out summer bedding but the grass border has completely overtaken so had to re-edge it all. Did look briefly at putting some edging down but because it’s so long will be far too expensive, OH says the exercise will do me good. Have a sneaky feeling if he had done what I did yesterday he would have been straight down the GC to get something for the future.
My little Skimmia looks nice though and that bed looks a bit tidier than before (for now). Did plant a load of daffs in it too (another hard job as bamboo roots are everywhere).
Today though bit easier, bulb and bedding planting, still a long job but mentally much more pleasing. And then I think another go at the leaves.
Have a good day all.
Morning Chicky
I meant to say Thanks Folks!
for the salvia advice - I think a bit of protection and some cuttings is the way to go.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
That bed looks wonderful DD - you are really getting your garden under control
Good morning, a big drop in temperature only 7C this morning.
I enjoyed Autumnwatch
The Canada geese were awesome, did make me think of Bill one of our posters. OH wondered if there are so many if one or two wouldn't be missed 
I think Hefty is one lucky hog
Chicky I've ordered good weather for you at the weekend
See you at the SM Lesley I'll be the one at customer services exchanging two cartons of cranberry that refuse to part with their plastic tops
Good morning all
Happy birthday lily pilly
Hope you have good day at woodys GG and hope you can take some pics
Love hearing and reading about your hedgehog dove, I bet you was really worried when he didn't show up those couple of nights
Does anyone feed him when you go on hols? I saw on an AT show about cutting the doorways in hedges for the hedgehogs and if we move will do the same in new garden as it has hedges running along each side
Well done super Liri finishing your daughters garden and hopefully due to time of year what you have done will stay looking nice for next few months for the viewings
Don't need anything from SM Lesley but fancy meeting for a latte
Feel like I've been stuck indoors for Yonks! 