David, sorry to hear of your loss, and your comments are most welcome as an ex-NHs worker. One of the most demoralising things for staff was to constantly be criticised by people who were largely doing it for political gain.
There are bad hospitals, and bad staff, but, that is no different from in any other walk of life.
Pleased to say my back is much better today and, I mowed the lawn in the rain. [ Moss patch is closer to the truth ] I keep trying to decrease the amount of lawn I have, by digging new beds, but perversely, it then takes longer to mow the lawns, having to go round all the edges.
Had a pair of mandarin ducks on the pond earlier, they fly in occasionally from Abbeydale lake, which is about 2 miles down the road. Always lovely to see them, even if they do look a bit "alien".
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
Just popped in to say I'm just popping out to the GC - I've found another pocket of soil free from tree roots - I could get a clematis montana in there, or a climbing rose, or a ......... good job I've still got some vouchers
See you in a bit
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
All clematises now in pots ready for their arches (if they ever arrive!). Also planted one by the sunny fence but then remembered it shows it's stripes better in part shade (Bee's jubilee) , never mind it can be moved if need be.
Can anyone tell me why on earth I bought an ivy? Where am I to put it?
Have been playing with the hosepipe planning a new lawn shape, can't seem to get it right though.
Dove, hope you find a lovely climber and hopefully on offer. Can you pick me some more compost up while you're there? Thanks.
Hi all. We've had some light drizzle but had a bed to attack, correct word
Big bed of overgrown shrubs. Now we can see what is what in half of it, and actually found stepping stones between them where Mum used to prune. Most rather leggy and saw needed on some.
Hypericum huge,don't like it
Choisya Ternata & Aztec pearl ( only grows to 1.5m my bottom!!) might have lost some flowers for this year, job to find base of Spirea gold flame, Cornus alba ( needed big saw) should recover as left some new stems.
Climbing rose "New Dawn" ? needs supports and correct pruning ASAP. Ceanothus looking okay even if partially covered over ( I can't keep those would love one) Brambles dug out with grafting spade OH's job and blinking everywhere ivy pulled up.
Next stage attack the kerria that has engulfed the two Amanagowa which must be 15' high, lovely trees. Kerria no problem in my garden, as it's growing through conifers so it has to compete, in this well fed over many years bed it's a pest.
Found two unknowns ( Mum not outside today and at times isn't sure what she planted) so when they grow / flower I'll be asking you all what they are.
At base home All but one tom has germinated. Have some potting on & sowing to do in GH which is tomoz' easier job. Might turn a blind eye to weeds until later in week.
Not cooking tonight Mum's treat so take away curry..
Talking of curry, where is Archie ? Hope I haven't miffed him, straight away spoiling his April 1st post, soz Archie I should have played along
MrsGarden, I only have bought ivy on the fence behind the shed. Mum had some small ornamental stuff in a raised bed pretty but but it took over After today Ivy ( well self set stuff) isn't my fav'. Hope you're having fun planning. .
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David, sorry to hear of your loss, and your comments are most welcome as an ex-NHs worker. One of the most demoralising things for staff was to constantly be criticised by people who were largely doing it for political gain.
There are bad hospitals, and bad staff, but, that is no different from in any other walk of life.
Pleased to say my back is much better today and, I mowed the lawn in the rain. [ Moss patch is closer to the truth ] I keep trying to decrease the amount of lawn I have, by digging new beds, but perversely, it then takes longer to mow the lawns, having to go round all the edges.
Had a pair of mandarin ducks on the pond earlier, they fly in occasionally from Abbeydale lake, which is about 2 miles down the road. Always lovely to see them, even if they do look a bit "alien".
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
If it wasn't for mossy lawns Doc, what on earth would the birds line their nests with?
Regard your patch as your contribution to the nesting season
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Moss is lovely and soft on the feet in summer. An asset to any lawn
In the sticks near Peterborough
David I am sorry for your loss. Hugs from me, people deserve them at sad times. I'll pop back later and speak about my day.
Just popped in to say I'm just popping out to the GC - I've found another pocket of soil free from tree roots - I could get a clematis montana in there, or a climbing rose, or a ......... good job I've still got some vouchers
See you in a bit
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Guess what I found in the weed heap (doesn't qualify as a nature garden!!) Some nice looking rhubarb! I'm sure it wasn't there last weekend!
All clematises now in pots ready for their arches (if they ever arrive!). Also planted one by the sunny fence but then remembered it shows it's stripes better in part shade (Bee's jubilee) , never mind it can be moved if need be.
Can anyone tell me why on earth I bought an ivy? Where am I to put it?
Have been playing with the hosepipe planning a new lawn shape, can't seem to get it right though.
Dove, hope you find a lovely climber and hopefully on offer. Can you pick me some more compost up while you're there? Thanks.
Hi all. We've had some light drizzle but had a bed to attack, correct word
Big bed of overgrown shrubs. Now we can see what is what in half of it, and actually found stepping stones between them where Mum used to prune. Most rather leggy and saw needed on some.
Hypericum huge,don't like it
Choisya Ternata & Aztec pearl ( only grows to 1.5m my bottom!!) might have lost some flowers for this year, job to find base of Spirea gold flame, Cornus alba ( needed big saw) should recover as left some new stems.
Climbing rose "New Dawn" ? needs supports and correct pruning ASAP. Ceanothus looking okay even if partially covered over ( I can't keep those would love one)
Brambles dug out with grafting spade OH's job and blinking everywhere ivy pulled up.
Next stage attack the kerria that has engulfed the two Amanagowa which must be 15' high, lovely trees. Kerria no problem in my garden, as it's growing through conifers so it has to compete, in this well fed over many years bed it's a pest.
Found two unknowns ( Mum not outside today and at times isn't sure what she planted) so when they grow / flower I'll be asking you all what they are.
At base home
All but one tom has germinated. Have some potting on & sowing to do in GH which is tomoz' easier job. Might turn a blind eye to weeds until later in week.
Not cooking tonight Mum's treat so take away curry..
Talking of curry, where is Archie ? Hope I haven't miffed him, straight away spoiling his April 1st post, soz Archie I should have played along
Dove I bet you don't just buy one plant.
BFN
MrsGarden, I only have bought ivy on the fence behind the shed. Mum had some small ornamental stuff in a raised bed pretty but but it took over
After today Ivy ( well self set stuff) isn't my fav'. Hope you're having fun planning. .
Clari missed you there, Rhubarb how nice, only thing I find are Aquielega ? spelling!