I discovered Princess irene tulip last year and planted the, in my jewll bed with Queen of the Night. Didn't like QoN.This year I have seen one called Gavotta, so have planted it in pots.
The idea was to make them look like jewells popping up. The bed now needs a lot of work after a successful summer as the grass seems to like damp! It has taken over.
I have Gardeners News sometimes, let us know when you are in and I'll get a copy to read with interest.
Old coca cola (dregs od bottle) also works on very burnt saucepans - Pour it ib, boil it up and the carbon flakes off. Don't think I wouls use it in nn-stick though - too corrosive.
Morning all, love the tulips. I only have red ones (no idea what) but they are very reliable and look glorious with the grape hyacinth that rampage around everywhere.
Planned a leisurely start to the day but on opening back door found a small moat which extended right round the front of the house. Out came the drain rods and the hose, spent a jolly couple of hours rodding and hosing. In fact the main problem seems to be with the drain out on the pavement. Have now showered and got warm, time for coffee and a well-deserved biccy or two.
Have a good day one and all - esp. the workers ;- )
It's not too bad an idea to mark Louis on the low side. It prevents him from becoming big-headed, or worse complacent. And Darcy had a point to make. I don't think she likes Bruce going on and on about her and Louis (and possible favouritism), so she gave Louis a low mark just to prove the point.
Have been up since before7-got woken up with heavy pain-big puddle to wade through by the back door
Coke is renowned toilet cleaner as well-got that tip from Kim and Aggie
Glyn is so tired- she is hallucinating and spotting the sights of T
Morning all other forkers
I got the coke tip from them as well along with lemon bits in boiling water to clean microwave.
Great excitement neighbour 2 doors away just come - street bonfire etc tomorrow night. - nothing like long term planning. We have wood no good for wood burner, he has cardboard from new kitchen. We will use the green.
Bjay, I dont like QOTN tulips either & wasnt too impressed with Spring green either.
Purissima & PI for me now on. Treat as annuals & do in pots. Still got the odd unknown red, yellow & some Purissima that reliably pop up evrey yr in various beds. Just leave them be.
News this end- OH is sorting in his room, daughter doing 2cnd coat of paint, box of stuff in porch been sorted!
Now have box for tip, plus old kitchen steps, crate of 'to keep' apparently when I (!!) have sorted out all those 'b' plant pots (covers actually) in the garage so then OH can refill it with all his junk- How are we ever going to get sorted IF we ever need to move?
Charity stuff, shall phone for collection pick up this week, is in crate in hall. so now more room in spare room, where ottaman now has boxes of photos plonked on it. Our bed still covered, need to get OH to see if his little tv works with the old indoor ariel we have up there. Could be useful as tv/video combined- yay- so then can play the videos.
All the pics look great! Food, plots, tulips!! We are a creative lot.
Taking Jess to her first proper display tonight. One small problem though. She hates loud noises! She'll be fine on the fair, but once the fireworks start, she'll be standing there with her hands over her ears, and tears in her eyes . But it was her who asked to go, so we'll see how it turns out.
Just spent half an hour on Skype watching granddaughter. She's getting podgy but at least she was awake. Quite funny Oscar dog barked, their dog barked back - like a conversation.
Thing id Jo when youare planning to move you have to be really ruthless, take a deep breath and get rid of stuff. Sounds as though you have made a good start - it may take some months -our clearing out did. Then Mum moved in and we are now ful of all her unsorted stuff. Parents!!!!
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Morning all.
Boring on wedding front I'm afraid.
I discovered Princess irene tulip last year and planted the, in my jewll bed with Queen of the Night. Didn't like QoN.This year I have seen one called Gavotta, so have planted it in pots.
The idea was to make them look like jewells popping up. The bed now needs a lot of work after a successful summer as the grass seems to like damp! It has taken over.
I have Gardeners News sometimes, let us know when you are in and I'll get a copy to read with interest.
Old coca cola (dregs od bottle) also works on very burnt saucepans - Pour it ib, boil it up and the carbon flakes off. Don't think I wouls use it in nn-stick though - too corrosive.
Heavy paining here today.
Pam sounds like you had a lovely time with the kids.
Those tulips look great.
Gary why was Louis marked so low?
I have had enough of fireworks
Morning all, love the tulips. I only have red ones (no idea what) but they are very reliable and look glorious with the grape hyacinth that rampage around everywhere.
Planned a leisurely start to the day but on opening back door found a small moat which extended right round the front of the house. Out came the drain rods and the hose, spent a jolly couple of hours rodding and hosing. In fact the main problem seems to be with the drain out on the pavement. Have now showered and got warm, time for coffee and a well-deserved biccy or two.
Have a good day one and all - esp. the workers ;- )
It's not too bad an idea to mark Louis on the low side. It prevents him from becoming big-headed, or worse complacent. And Darcy had a point to make. I don't think she likes Bruce going on and on about her and Louis (and possible favouritism), so she gave Louis a low mark just to prove the point.
Wonder what cola does to people's insides then.
Have been up since before7-got woken up with heavy pain-big puddle to wade through by the back door
Coke is renowned toilet cleaner as well-got that tip from Kim and Aggie
Glyn is so tired- she is hallucinating and spotting the sights of Tunis
Smashing tulips pictures Chris
I have one watcher on e-bay
Morning all other forkers
I got the coke tip from them as well along with lemon bits in boiling water to clean microwave.
Great excitement neighbour 2 doors away just come - street bonfire etc tomorrow night. - nothing like long term planning. We have wood no good for wood burner, he has cardboard from new kitchen. We will use the green.
Back leater going to Skypw
Bjay, I dont like QOTN tulips either & wasnt too impressed with Spring green either.
Purissima & PI for me now on. Treat as annuals & do in pots. Still got the odd unknown red, yellow & some Purissima that reliably pop up evrey yr in various beds. Just leave them be.
News this end- OH is sorting in his room, daughter doing 2cnd coat of paint, box of stuff in porch been sorted!
Now have box for tip, plus old kitchen steps, crate of 'to keep' apparently when I (!!) have sorted out all those 'b' plant pots (covers actually) in the garage so then OH can refill it with all his junk- How are we ever going to get sorted IF we ever need to move?
Charity stuff, shall phone for collection pick up this week, is in crate in hall. so now more room in spare room, where ottaman now has boxes of photos plonked on it. Our bed still covered, need to get OH to see if his little tv works with the old indoor ariel we have up there. Could be useful as tv/video combined- yay- so then can play the videos.
Back later, J.
Morning lovelies!
My you've all been busy! Quite cold here today.
All the pics look great! Food, plots, tulips!! We are a creative lot.
Taking Jess to her first proper display tonight. One small problem though. She hates loud noises! She'll be fine on the fair, but once the fireworks start, she'll be standing there with her hands over her ears, and tears in her eyes
. But it was her who asked to go, so we'll see how it turns out.
We have a lovely sunny day here but we had a frost last night. No doubt another tonight as the sky is blue and clear.
I have another use for cola - it cleaned all my 50p collection
but like Gary says , it does make you wonder what it does to your insides 
Don't drink much of it myself, maybe a can or 2 in the summer but we didn't have one
Just spent half an hour on Skype watching granddaughter. She's getting podgy but at least she was awake. Quite funny Oscar dog barked, their dog barked back - like a conversation.
Thing id Jo when youare planning to move you have to be really ruthless, take a deep breath and get rid of stuff. Sounds as though you have made a good start - it may take some months -our clearing out did. Then Mum moved in and we are now ful of all her unsorted stuff. Parents!!!!