I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one with upside down photos. Good though as with the iPad, it's just a matter of turning it over. Might be difficult if using a desk computer.
im not familiar with Bird Cherry but like the look of the flowers. Having a last burst before winter, is it?
Yesterday I planted out some more tomato seedlings (from my saved seeds) and then struggled getting the hose to water them in. This is typical when I've accidentally emptied the water tank and when Hubby pumps water from the bore to refill it, I get a sort of air embolism in the hose and it spits and spurts for ages until I can clear the line. Not such an impossible task but seems such a waste of time fiddling with it.
Also collected another large tub of strawberries which then had to be cooked because we can't keep up with eating them fresh. This has become a daily chore and I wonder why I let the plants reproduce so much last year. Should have tossed most of them out before they got going. Never learn!
I know what you mean Pat. I collected some cotoneaster berries a couple of years ago and they nearly all germinated. I now have a dozen cotoneasters in pots taking up room and absolutely no space available to plant them! I really enjoy the challenge of germinating perennial and shrub/tree seeds though and don't think I'll be changing any time soon!
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Bob, I've been caught in a similar situation. The Crimson Rosellas just love the cotoneaster berries and clean them up promptly, so apart from those I managed to collect before they got to them, I've not done any germinating lately. There are, however lots of other shrubs that I can't bear to toss out, so we've started a sort of hedge row along one of our fences. This is now a possibility since our last goats have gone now and we can plant whatever we like without the danger of them getting demolished. Interesting further thought about the cotoneaster plants. We have a friend who is viral about keeping non-native plants out. I pointed out that since the native birds seem to like the exotics so much, why worry. I wasn't very popular for a while.
Hello Runnybeak. Yes, we're OK, just a bit irritating having to plan ahead. Must make sure I've got the breakfast toast done in time - don't fancy frozen bread with butter and jam. Might start a new taste craze! urk!
I'm embarrassed to admit, Steve, that both freezers are full. I've still got frozen cooked Apple from last summers glut. I've been making jam and also stewing the strawberries , but there's a limit to how much we can store and use. Interesting about your green grocer. The three supermarkets seem to have displaced those types of businesses locally.(Aldi, Woolworths and Coles). I did get an inquiry from the Lebanese cafe about supplying her with parsley, but I dry my excess and store for winter use. I also keep our son and daughter supplied with dried herbs. Besides, we only usually go to town once a week, so it becomes a bit of a marathon having to go all over the town to different shops. Can't be bothered, if I'm honest.
I've cut back some perennials (including the thyme and sedum discussed elsewhere), emptied the tomato growbag onto the bed and pruned the roses. That's it, and enough for this weather!
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Well done Perki
Snow started to melt here at 8am & then despite sun temperature fell so we now have frozen snow and ice
Hello , went to allottment today , first frost last night , Dalias blackened to cut down and mulched , don't dig them up and store
What surprised me dome doffs where poking through mulch , amazing !
Yesterday was extremely cold
I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one with upside down photos. Good though as with the iPad, it's just a matter of turning it over. Might be difficult if using a desk computer.
im not familiar with Bird Cherry but like the look of the flowers. Having a last burst before winter, is it?
Yesterday I planted out some more tomato seedlings (from my saved seeds) and then struggled getting the hose to water them in. This is typical when I've accidentally emptied the water tank and when Hubby pumps water from the bore to refill it, I get a sort of air embolism in the hose and it spits and spurts for ages until I can clear the line. Not such an impossible task but seems such a waste of time fiddling with it.
Also collected another large tub of strawberries which then had to be cooked because we can't keep up with eating them fresh. This has become a daily chore and I wonder why I let the plants reproduce so much last year. Should have tossed most of them out before they got going. Never learn!
I know what you mean Pat. I collected some cotoneaster berries a couple of years ago and they nearly all germinated. I now have a dozen cotoneasters in pots taking up room and absolutely no space available to plant them! I really enjoy the challenge of germinating perennial and shrub/tree seeds though and don't think I'll be changing any time soon!
Bob, I've been caught in a similar situation. The Crimson Rosellas just love the cotoneaster berries and clean them up promptly, so apart from those I managed to collect before they got to them, I've not done any germinating lately. There are, however lots of other shrubs that I can't bear to toss out, so we've started a sort of hedge row along one of our fences. This is now a possibility since our last goats have gone now and we can plant whatever we like without the danger of them getting demolished. Interesting further thought about the cotoneaster plants. We have a friend who is viral about keeping non-native plants out. I pointed out that since the native birds seem to like the exotics so much, why worry. I wasn't very popular for a while.
Hello Runnybeak. Yes, we're OK, just a bit irritating having to plan ahead. Must make sure I've got the breakfast toast done in time - don't fancy frozen bread with butter and jam. Might start a new taste craze! urk!
Can you freeze the strawberries Pat? I know they're mushy when they thaw but OK for cooking.
Many years ago I had a glut of strawberries and ended up selling then to the greengrocer who came round in his van every week!
I'm embarrassed to admit, Steve, that both freezers are full. I've still got frozen cooked Apple from last summers glut. I've been making jam and also stewing the strawberries , but there's a limit to how much we can store and use. Interesting about your green grocer. The three supermarkets seem to have displaced those types of businesses locally.(Aldi, Woolworths and Coles). I did get an inquiry from the Lebanese cafe about supplying her with parsley, but I dry my excess and store for winter use. I also keep our son and daughter supplied with dried herbs. Besides, we only usually go to town once a week, so it becomes a bit of a marathon having to go all over the town to different shops. Can't be bothered, if I'm honest.
I've cut back some perennials (including the thyme and sedum discussed elsewhere), emptied the tomato growbag onto the bed and pruned the roses. That's it, and enough for this weather!