Re birches and viburnums - I know nothing about viburnums, and wouldn't attempt to disagree with those who do. I do know about birches. The first photo does show a young birch tree (they have brown bark and a very straight stem). The second and third photos look very similar. The tree with the white trunk is definitely birch.
I suppose the question is - what is the green shoot next to the base of the tree in photos 2 and 3. To me, that looks like a weed or wildflower!
Mr Google says there are at least two kinds of snowball - Viburnum macrocephalum and Viburnum opulus. The leaves of Viburnum macrocephalum can be seen here: http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20p?see=I_JLK1236
That has a maple-leaf shape about it, and looks rather similar to yours. Though many plants have similar leaves, such as hardy geraniums. TBH, I don't know.
Hi Jean! I'm also a newbie to the forums, and gardening as well, but unlike yourself, I AM a cyber stalker, and always follow this lots' conversation on this thread as they all make me laugh, which is great. The silliness is good. I've rarely got anything worthwhile to add though, so keep quite most the time.
But at least you overcome your shyness by posting!
Kate, you're very wise not to go in for pets, they wreck the garden and stop you having impromptu holidays. Since I last posted chickens are down to 2 as I took poorly Lizzie to the vet and now she is no more :- (
Hi Flo!! We haven't got a waving smiley have we! Well, I'm waving back! Can you see me?
Ha ha ha weejenny! Yep, he could get 'swingers' for neighbours! Might want to put that thong away if you see lots of cars outside the house every night Geoff!
Kate I love cous cous but my OH wont eat it I really couldnt print what he calls it let me see if I can try and tell you "pi_h pi_h" can you work out what letter Ive missed out.He wont eat quiche either but will eat bacon and egg pie he has a bad word for quiche too.
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Re birches and viburnums - I know nothing about viburnums, and wouldn't attempt to disagree with those who do. I do know about birches. The first photo does show a young birch tree (they have brown bark and a very straight stem). The second and third photos look very similar. The tree with the white trunk is definitely birch.
I suppose the question is - what is the green shoot next to the base of the tree in photos 2 and 3. To me, that looks like a weed or wildflower!
Mr Google says there are at least two kinds of snowball - Viburnum macrocephalum and Viburnum opulus. The leaves of Viburnum macrocephalum can be seen here:
http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20p?see=I_JLK1236
They have a far smoother edge than yours. The leaves of Viburnum opulus can be seen here:
http://www.diplomlandespfleger.de/englisch/viburnumopulusroseum.html
That has a maple-leaf shape about it, and looks rather similar to yours. Though many plants have similar leaves, such as hardy geraniums. TBH, I don't know.
Hi Jean! I'm also a newbie to the forums, and gardening as well, but unlike yourself, I AM a cyber stalker, and always follow this lots' conversation on this thread as they all make me laugh, which is great. The silliness is good. I've rarely got anything worthwhile to add though, so keep quite most the time.
But at least you overcome your shyness by posting!
Becks. x
Kate, you're very wise not to go in for pets, they wreck the garden and stop you having impromptu holidays. Since I last posted chickens are down to 2 as I took poorly Lizzie to the vet and now she is no more :- (
Hello Becks ~ ~ ~ (waves)
Hi everyone
Geoff the only worrying part to you parading about in a thong you may end up with like minded people next door.. You make me laugh.
Its so windy here and it didn't rain
I have already prepared a chicken and avocado salad with vegetable cous cous and new potatoes, we will be ready for tonight ceremony.
Flo I am severly lacking in maternal instincts, no pets would survive here
Becks do you not cook?
Hi Flo!! We haven't got a waving smiley have we! Well, I'm waving back! Can you see me?
Ha ha ha weejenny! Yep, he could get 'swingers' for neighbours! Might want to put that thong away if you see lots of cars outside the house every night Geoff!
I most certainly do kate! But only 3 year old menus.
Baking idea for thong wearers:
Swingers wouldnt that be the last laugh ha ha ha
Kate I love cous cous but my OH wont eat it I really couldnt print what he calls it let me see if I can try and tell you "pi_h pi_h" can you work out what letter Ive missed out.He wont eat quiche either but will eat bacon and egg pie
he has a bad word for quiche too.
Hello all -(waving and jumping up and down smiley)-have had another busy afternoon-reading book, been in the spa,on the lounger-all very tiring
Tonight the kitchen is preparing pork chops with cauliflower cheese.
Flo-bad news again on chicken
-still intend to get more in September
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Nice buns though
How is my swimwear collection coming along-can someone knit me a thong?
There's a Thong in my Heart,Silly Love Thongs,Just a Thong at Twilight