Explored a new (to us) garden centre yesterday just to the west of La Roche-sur-Yon and it's a gem. First thing we found was a goodly selection of pots both plastic and ceramic for decorative and practical use. Second was the lunar calendar BF recommended.
It also has a decent selection of trees and shrubs plus some perennials - a first - and seasonal stuff like pansies which I needed to finish some winter pots. Tiny selection of bulbs so I have to wonder if the French don't bother or get them all by mail order. Water butts in all sorts of sizes to consider and water features too.
Signed up for their fidelity card and received an orchid. I find them plasticky and the colours can be garish but that makes 3 I have been given now in the pinky/purpley spectrum and the other two are doing really well so I clearly have a knack.
Other than that, we're still working on plans for developing the garden which will include a potager of raised beds, fruit trees and soft fruit plus some ornamental beds for bees and other beneficial insects. We'll need a man with a bulldozer before we start digging and planting. However I have broad beans and sweet peas to sow o the next suitable date. Warmer here than up north so not too late I hope.
Last edited: 05 November 2016 10:42:09
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)."
Welcome Missy Krissy - GWRS -Tried cacti as a child, afraid they just did not inspire me although we had a neighbour many years later who devoted a greenhouse to them and they were superb. Think I'll stick to the great outdoors! Could not find one gardening boot on Sunday morning -eventually heard strange bumping noise -followed sound to see PP trying to pull my boot through cat flap into garden! -Prized it back out of very strong kitten jaws. -Obviously he is going to be a keen gardener!
Supposed to be a huge Moon tonight with Mars seated below left. Have bought all tender plants into greenhouse now/trimmed dahlias and being soft and silly bought in Gento strawberries and divided some, transplanted them into small pots, -instead of 10 - I now have 32! (I tease the plants apart and get between 2 and 3 new ones each Autumn) - Primroses now in full bloom which is a dreadful mistake. Earlier than forecast in BioDynamic Guide -but have any of you had snow? My banana tree succumbed to frost last night -just did not fleece it on time. -Off to UK tomorrow Christmas Shopping, plus need ingredients for Christmas Cakes. One client has ordered 4!!!
Sounds as though you have work cut out Obelixx, but what a super challenge. Think we may go for Bio Plot -UK can't possible get as bad as the States yet (Or can it??!)
Phew -Apart from being blown away -Fine thanks! I am thrilled that the Bio D Weather predictions seem to be pretty accurate this month. Missed the Supermoon due to cloud but the high tides have been magnificent. From 19th -25th we seem to be in for more storms and unsettled weather then cold again with possibility of snow after 25th -Let's see. How's The Vendee comparing Obelixx?? Off to Brittany this afternoon for Autumn (Autumn??!) Fete des Plantes.Just split strawberries -got 32 excellent Gento youngsters from 12 original stools planted last year.
Here is Lunar Calender from 19th - 30th November.
19/20th November - Moon descending in Cancer. Leaf Days - Cut Hazel and Bamboo for Bean sticks and weaving. Protect artichokes from wind rock by cutting away largest leaves and earthing up if you have not already done so. Make sure fleece is secure and cloches firm due to high wind predictions.
21/22nd November - Fruit Days. Take cuttings from figs and then fleece Fig Tree securely for the Winter. Brush moss and lichen off tree trunks to allow airflow around trunks and to avoid disease (I don't do this because apart from liking the look of lichen etc - I know that mosses thrive in unpolluted areas -So I don't see the reason for destroying them -Any thoughts?) On 22nd no gardening before 7.55am as Sun entering into Sagittarius with Uranus causing perturbations with Moon's eliptic path -hence the weather. Carry on planting bare root fruit trees, and lightly compost fruit bed. Leaf mould is particularly good as strawberries/raspberries and gooseberries like woodland conditions.
23/24/25/26th November - Root Days as Moon in Virgo - In mild areas finish planting out garlic. Lift Roots according to your needs, holding back best of Jerusalem Artichokes for replanting in the Spring. Create a Silo for by placing bricks on soil in circle 4-6 high. Place roots like beetroot and carrots with tops facing the centre then layer with straw. Use bracken to cover roots left in ground -This lifts off easier than straw when frozen and you wish to dig up some goodies for lunch. Plant tulips and other Winter bulbs if you haven't yet.
27/28th November - Flower Days Moon apogee (Noted UK weather men use this term so shall use it now as listed in French books) (Apogee Moon at furthest point from Earth -Perigee Moon at nearest point to Earth) So on 27th no gardening after 3pm. If it is not frosty prune Summer flowering Clematis. Plant up Christmas Flowering indoor plants.
29/30th November -Leaf Days and New Moon in Scorpio -Cut out dead branches in trees. Transplant young trees -Make transplant hole as wide as circumfrance of branches and a minimum of 80cms deep -add compost and water in well even if it rains. If it's wet rake lawn to lift moss and allow airflow to avoid water pooling on surface.
It's been very wet and blowy for the last few days BF. We had clear skies for the super moon so no good photos. Little bit of light frost a week ago but soon gone when the sun came up.
Temps are getting to 14 or 15C in the pm at the mo. The rain is welcome as we have started clearing dead stuff and weeds form a large bed under the alizzia julibrissin in the graveled area. It hasn't been tended for at least 3 years and had a sheet of weedproof membrane (which wasn't). The osil is really compacted and ry so we need the moisture to get it forked over before putting on loads of compost and planting the bulbs and some of the treasures I brought with me.
Veggie gardening will have to wait till a bulldozer has cleared the intended plot and we've built the raised beds and paths that will make it easy to manage as we get older.
Have fun at the plant fair.
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)."
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Good plan Missey.
Explored a new (to us) garden centre yesterday just to the west of La Roche-sur-Yon and it's a gem. First thing we found was a goodly selection of pots both plastic and ceramic for decorative and practical use. Second was the lunar calendar BF recommended.
It also has a decent selection of trees and shrubs plus some perennials - a first - and seasonal stuff like pansies which I needed to finish some winter pots. Tiny selection of bulbs so I have to wonder if the French don't bother or get them all by mail order. Water butts in all sorts of sizes to consider and water features too.
Signed up for their fidelity card and received an orchid. I find them plasticky and the colours can be garish but that makes 3 I have been given now in the pinky/purpley spectrum and the other two are doing really well so I clearly have a knack.
Other than that, we're still working on plans for developing the garden which will include a potager of raised beds, fruit trees and soft fruit plus some ornamental beds for bees and other beneficial insects. We'll need a man with a bulldozer before we start digging and planting. However I have broad beans and sweet peas to sow o the next suitable date. Warmer here than up north so not too late I hope.
Last edited: 05 November 2016 10:42:09
Welcome Missy Krissy
Welcome Missy Krissy - GWRS -Tried cacti as a child, afraid they just did not inspire me although we had a neighbour many years later who devoted a greenhouse to them and they were superb. Think I'll stick to the great outdoors! Could not find one gardening boot on Sunday morning -eventually heard strange bumping noise -followed sound to see PP trying to pull my boot through cat flap into garden! -Prized it back out of very strong kitten jaws. -Obviously he is going to be a keen gardener!
Supposed to be a huge Moon tonight with Mars seated below left. Have bought all tender plants into greenhouse now/trimmed dahlias and being soft and silly bought in Gento strawberries and divided some, transplanted them into small pots, -instead of 10 - I now have 32! (I tease the plants apart and get between 2 and 3 new ones each Autumn) - Primroses now in full bloom which is a dreadful mistake. Earlier than forecast in BioDynamic Guide -but have any of you had snow? My banana tree succumbed to frost last night -just did not fleece it on time. -Off to UK tomorrow Christmas Shopping, plus need ingredients for Christmas Cakes. One client has ordered 4!!!
Sounds as though you have work cut out Obelixx, but what a super challenge. Think we may go for Bio Plot -UK can't possible get as bad as the States yet (Or can it??!)
Happy Gardening
Last edited: 08 November 2016 15:10:39
Hello , no snow but we did get a warning , it had been raining all day , so sorting out stuff in house as got back of hols yesterday
I read that the big moon was next Monday ?
Enjoy Christmas shopping and your Uk trip
Thanks for the welcomes ?, My daughter and I were looking at the moon whilst walking the dog yesterday, it's already looking rather magnificent!
Enjoy Christmas shopping trip Bio! How exciting!
Bio , just wondered how you are doing ?
Phew -Apart from being blown away -Fine thanks! I am thrilled that the Bio D Weather predictions seem to be pretty accurate this month. Missed the Supermoon due to cloud but the high tides have been magnificent. From 19th -25th we seem to be in for more storms and unsettled weather then cold again with possibility of snow after 25th -Let's see. How's The Vendee comparing Obelixx?? Off to Brittany this afternoon for Autumn (Autumn??!) Fete des Plantes.Just split strawberries -got 32 excellent Gento youngsters from 12 original stools planted last year.
Here is Lunar Calender from 19th - 30th November.
19/20th November - Moon descending in Cancer. Leaf Days - Cut Hazel and Bamboo for Bean sticks and weaving. Protect artichokes from wind rock by cutting away largest leaves and earthing up if you have not already done so. Make sure fleece is secure and cloches firm due to high wind predictions.
21/22nd November - Fruit Days. Take cuttings from figs and then fleece Fig Tree securely for the Winter. Brush moss and lichen off tree trunks to allow airflow around trunks and to avoid disease (I don't do this because apart from liking the look of lichen etc - I know that mosses thrive in unpolluted areas -So I don't see the reason for destroying them -Any thoughts?) On 22nd no gardening before 7.55am as Sun entering into Sagittarius with Uranus causing perturbations with Moon's eliptic path -hence the weather. Carry on planting bare root fruit trees, and lightly compost fruit bed. Leaf mould is particularly good as strawberries/raspberries and gooseberries like woodland conditions.
23/24/25/26th November - Root Days as Moon in Virgo - In mild areas finish planting out garlic. Lift Roots according to your needs, holding back best of Jerusalem Artichokes for replanting in the Spring. Create a Silo for by placing bricks on soil in circle 4-6 high. Place roots like beetroot and carrots with tops facing the centre then layer with straw. Use bracken to cover roots left in ground -This lifts off easier than straw when frozen and you wish to dig up some goodies for lunch. Plant tulips and other Winter bulbs if you haven't yet.
27/28th November - Flower Days Moon apogee (Noted UK weather men use this term so shall use it now as listed in French books) (Apogee Moon at furthest point from Earth -Perigee Moon at nearest point to Earth) So on 27th no gardening after 3pm. If it is not frosty prune Summer flowering Clematis. Plant up Christmas Flowering indoor plants.
29/30th November -Leaf Days and New Moon in Scorpio -Cut out dead branches in trees. Transplant young trees -Make transplant hole as wide as circumfrance of branches and a minimum of 80cms deep -add compost and water in well even if it rains. If it's wet rake lawn to lift moss and allow airflow to avoid water pooling on surface.
Happy Gardening everybody -and keep Warm!
Last edited: 19 November 2016 09:43:18
It's been very wet and blowy for the last few days BF. We had clear skies for the super moon so no good photos. Little bit of light frost a week ago but soon gone when the sun came up.
Temps are getting to 14 or 15C in the pm at the mo. The rain is welcome as we have started clearing dead stuff and weeds form a large bed under the alizzia julibrissin in the graveled area. It hasn't been tended for at least 3 years and had a sheet of weedproof membrane (which wasn't). The osil is really compacted and ry so we need the moisture to get it forked over before putting on loads of compost and planting the bulbs and some of the treasures I brought with me.
Veggie gardening will have to wait till a bulldozer has cleared the intended plot and we've built the raised beds and paths that will make it easy to manage as we get older.
Have fun at the plant fair.
Hello , Bio weather forecast ot on
Heavy rain most of today
Big moon Unfortunatelty lots of cloud better view next days
Lichen , we get it and personally I leave it , not doing any harm and shows cleanish air and looks nice
Autumn , trees and bushes still got some leaves , infact still got some roses in flower
Hoping to get to allotment this week
Biofreak enjoy Autumn fare