Runnybeak, it IS very like holly. We used to get given it in plant IDs at college, to confuse us - the only way you could tell the difference between osmanthus heterophyllus and holly was the way the leaves grew up the stems (see above, if you're interested... sorry!). Your osmanthus with the small leaves was probably delavayi, and yes, the flowers smell gorgeous! Wish I could grow it here but it's too cold.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Hope your greenhouse arrives soon. I need to get a replacement cover for mine as it's full of holes where the plastic has disintegrated. Not much protection there. A trip to B&Q is on the cards this morning for compost and door handle. I wonder if I'll get tempted by anything else. OH will only go on a Wednesday to get his discount
Good Mornng from sunny Nottingham (actually expect its cloudy, but havn't opened the curtains yet). Another Uni open day for Chicklet. Looking forward to this one as its where I went, so a few trips down memory lane to be had. Drove past our old house last night on the way in .....happy days
Lesley, is yours one of those green ones with little squares? I had one of those once, was shocked by how quickly it disintigrated! Was brought a really thick clear plastic one years back which is still going except the door, im really hoping this new one will be as good , nothing wrong with waiting for discount day....they dont quite understand when we need something NOW do they
Chickys taxi again today then! Have a god day
Am obliged to go to the gym later (boooooo!) Got collered for some sort of induction/ PT thingy, would much rather snooze on the sofa!
Yes Bekkie it's one with little squares. It's only the outline of the squares that are holding it together. All it's doing is providing a windbreak. Good luck at the gym. I just typed good lick again. Lily pointed out that I sound like someone from Allo Allo so I will say this only once
Can't seem to stop yawning this morning, head full of PPPs (possible planting positions)
To move or not to move, that is the question.
Some plant need a better spot but their growing larger every season and well, I haven't thought of where to move them too yet . I don't mind leaving them in bags until I find the place, I've got an exposed kniphofia sitting on my patio since autumn, it's still alive despite the frostings, it won't suffer before spring but where to put it?
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Runnybeak, it IS very like holly. We used to get given it in plant IDs at college, to confuse us - the only way you could tell the difference between osmanthus heterophyllus and holly was the way the leaves grew up the stems (see above, if you're interested... sorry!). Your osmanthus with the small leaves was probably delavayi, and yes, the flowers smell gorgeous! Wish I could grow it here but it's too cold.
Good morning Bekkie and all those coming soon
Hope your greenhouse arrives soon. I need to get a replacement cover for mine as it's full of holes where the plastic has disintegrated. Not much protection there. A trip to B&Q is on the cards this morning for compost and door handle. I wonder if I'll get tempted by anything else
. OH will only go on a Wednesday to get his discount
Nice plants there Panda
Good Mornng from sunny Nottingham
(actually expect its cloudy, but havn't opened the curtains yet
). Another Uni open day for Chicklet. Looking forward to this one as its where I went, so a few trips down memory lane to be had. Drove past our old house last night on the way in .....happy days
Enjoy your day chicky
. It's great to have a chance to revisit all your old haunts
Chickys taxi again today then! Have a god day
Am obliged to go to the gym later (boooooo!) Got collered for some sort of induction/ PT thingy, would much rather snooze on the sofa!
Yes Bekkie it's one with little squares. It's only the outline of the squares that are holding it together. All it's doing is providing a windbreak
. Good luck at the gym. I just typed good lick again
. Lily pointed out that I sound like someone from Allo Allo so I will say this only once
Morning all.
Bit windy out there this morning, looks rathet brrrrrrrrrrr.
Hello hello Lesley
Have a good day Chicky, enjoy a lovely trip down memory lane.
Bekkie enjoy the gym
Panda
Morning all
Can't seem to stop yawning this morning, head full of PPPs (possible planting positions)
To move or not to move, that is the question.
Some plant need a better spot but their growing larger every season and well, I haven't thought of where to move them too yet
. I don't mind leaving them in bags until I find the place, I've got an exposed kniphofia sitting on my patio since autumn, it's still alive despite the frostings, it won't suffer before spring but where to put it?