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Hello all
Had a quick check in the garden yesterday and some of my stuff had been dug up the plant pot I put a pic on here before - this one below
One side had been dug up and my tulips bulbs have gone, been eaten little bits left - must be the rats, I noticed as the dirt was every where on my other planters and little violas missing - I have put the compost back found 2 viola plant to add back and a small bit of moss
Thought it would be ok as high up - so will not get the effect that I had intended on with the mixed tulip bulbs only one side of bulbs
I'm back from nearly a month in our cottage in Scotland, doing various maintenance jobs. No internet access there, though I did manage to get most of my emails by climbing a nearby hill (luckily the weather was good most of the time!). In addition to all the painting, repairing and improving inside, I was happy to get some things done outside too, including mending the garden gate and rebuilding the dry stone wall (both for the umpteenth time - perils of free-range Aberdeen Angus!). Also managed to remove a large patch of brambles, and a few days later had a very satisfying bonfire on the sea shore.
Back home, I note there isn't a huge amount to do in the garden, apart from the drifts of leaves on the lawn...
Nice to be with you again folks!
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Just read mail on Sunday Martyn Cox garden writer re bamboos. ,he says phyllostachys aurea is ok. It is a real thug for me. Rampant ...my pants have never been so ramped......
clearly plants can be more invasive in some conditions and possibly well behaved in others. We take the risk .......be aware of the possibilities and check underground growth annually. i would want to know how long they've been in. the horribly invasive things seem to go all innocent for a couple of years and then. . . . .this autumn took a close look at solidago fireworks-one of my favorite plants-and discovered it had plans for world conquest.took out 90% of it and still had more than i needed. plants are like some people-they're fine as long as you keep an eye on them.
What a lovely day! Had the greenhouse open for some much needed airing (had to fish several snails out despite it having been deep cleaned - looking forward to Spring when we rebuild it and install greenhouse #2 : any suggestions on how to improve snail defences?) And FINALLY got my crocus, iris, alliums etc planted (only taken me well over a month).
Found a bag of electric red onions growing happily despite my forgetting to plant them so that's tomorrows job (by torch light). They'll be in pots to start unfortunately the vegetable garden hasn't progressed very much yet
Looks like the weather reports are suggesting chilly bits for us this coming week. Best get my thermals out!
Finally - wrapped three Christmas presents! Two are for the dogs, the other for my brother. Wonder what that says about this household!
David, that always happens to me too, even when I unquote!
The xmas/ Victorian market was lovely. Got free family ticket from niece who works there, only son and I went ( mum wasn't up to it). Son was annoying a man behind us so I got the man in on our ticket too ( good dead one..now how naughty can I be?).
We nearly turned round and went home, nowhere to park at all, then just by a fluke I was in the right place at the right time.
Only other draw back - no plant stalls, just some wreaths. Still I came away with a christmasy wall plaque, some decorations and a Santa sack for son. Enjoyed the atmosphere and music, and the wonderful aromas.
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Afternoon all.
Productive few hours in the garden: weeding, cutting back, pruning and removing several inches of leaves from some of the beds.
Funny but this always seems to be the busiest time for me, perhaps it is because at the end of summer I tend to just let the garden get on by itself.
Have a good evening everyone, got to endure watching my football team on the tele. It always makes me miserable, no idea why I still do it.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Fidgetbones I have sent you a message with a question
Hello all
Had a quick check in the garden yesterday and some of my stuff had been dug up the plant pot I put a pic on here before - this one below
One side had been dug up and my tulips bulbs have gone, been eaten little bits left - must be the rats, I noticed as the dirt was every where on my other planters and little violas missing - I have put the compost back found 2 viola plant to add back and a small bit of moss
Thought it would be ok as high up - so will not get the effect that I had intended on with the mixed tulip bulbs only one side of bulbs
Oh what a shame GG. I get fed up when my cat digs up the pansies in pots.
Another bed finished until spring.
My cold is nearly better
Well hello again, Forkers!
I'm back from nearly a month in our cottage in Scotland, doing various maintenance jobs. No internet access there, though I did manage to get most of my emails by climbing a nearby hill (luckily the weather was good most of the time!). In addition to all the painting, repairing and improving inside, I was happy to get some things done outside too, including mending the garden gate and rebuilding the dry stone wall (both for the umpteenth time - perils of free-range Aberdeen Angus!). Also managed to remove a large patch of brambles, and a few days later had a very satisfying bonfire on the sea shore.
Back home, I note there isn't a huge amount to do in the garden, apart from the drifts of leaves on the lawn...
Nice to be with you again folks!
Welcome back Liri
bet it's been lovely up there!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
strange-which is how that post came out-the bottom part is me.
What a lovely day! Had the greenhouse open for some much needed airing (had to fish several snails out despite it having been deep cleaned - looking forward to Spring when we rebuild it and install greenhouse #2 : any suggestions on how to improve snail defences?) And FINALLY got my crocus, iris, alliums etc planted (only taken me well over a month).
Found a bag of electric red onions growing happily despite my forgetting to plant them so that's tomorrows job (by torch light). They'll be in pots to start unfortunately the vegetable garden hasn't progressed very much yet
Looks like the weather reports are suggesting chilly bits for us this coming week. Best get my thermals out!
Finally - wrapped three Christmas presents! Two are for the dogs, the other for my brother. Wonder what that says about this household!
The xmas/ Victorian market was lovely. Got free family ticket from niece who works there, only son and I went ( mum wasn't up to it). Son was annoying a man behind us so I got the man in on our ticket too ( good dead one..now how naughty can I be?).
We nearly turned round and went home, nowhere to park at all, then just by a fluke I was in the right place at the right time.
Only other draw back - no plant stalls, just some wreaths. Still I came away with a christmasy wall plaque, some decorations and a Santa sack for son. Enjoyed the atmosphere and music, and the wonderful aromas.