Geoff - you know only too well that your expertise is respected on this board. I think that Leorna read more into your post than was intended.
For personal reasons I have been in the background on this board for a while. I hope that it doesn't end up resembling the worst of the old Beeb nonsense!
So - come on guys - we don't need to take offense where none was intended. I tried to offer advice based on personal experience. That's be beauty of these boards - we offer advice that we have found works for us, even if it's not exactly textbook!
I don't think I will be bothering with this board in future. Sorry, but you guys have put me off. I was simply joining in on the back of a thread about late planting of bulbs - so clearly I knew I was late in planting my bulbs. I don't need someone I don't know admonishing me for that, however mildly meant - it's neither here nor there and why I haven't done something is no one else's business - if I want that kind of personal response, I can go to my family ! I was simply asking for impartial advice. I thanked sotonGeoff for his advice but it's up to me whether I comment on the other point he made, which I found unnecessary. It's my first time here, I wouldn't dream of making such a patronising remark to someone I don't know and I don't need someone else chipping in on my behalf before I have even had the time to respond, however well meant.
Have a nice time on here, the rest of you, but this is the kind of hassle I can well do without.
Dont worry Leorna, on occasion I have had a similar reaction to a post. Some people seem to be perfect and quick to judge others, they do not take into account other factors which you may not put in your threads (because it isnt really relevant to others). All you are doing is asking for some helpfull advice. If some people come across in a bad way then they are just showing themselves up and ignore it... There are plenty of people here who are more than happy to help. BTW, I saw a video once that said planting daff bulbs throughout Nov-Feb will also stager the flowering periods, so you should have flowers later into the year. I'm not sure if this works with all bulbs though (probably not)..
Planted up 12 large pots of tulip & daff bulbs today. A few daff bulbs had gone soft & squidgy so I discarded those. But most had sprouted and looked like they wanted to grow.
They will certainly grow as long as they haven't gone "soft and squidgy". All they need is 8 weeks cool to be sure and we're unlikely to get any warm weather soon! I planted quite a lot of tulips last year and they were a little shorter than they should have been but otherwise were lovely. As someone else mentioned, the daffs might not make it this year but given they come back year after year you can look forward to them for next year.
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Leorna-you don't -but if you buy bulbs they need planting-why so sensitive -it was a simple question!!
We all had Christmas after all
Just a thanks would have done
Geoff - you know only too well that your expertise is respected on this board. I think that Leorna read more into your post than was intended.
For personal reasons I have been in the background on this board for a while. I hope that it doesn't end up resembling the worst of the old Beeb nonsense!
So - come on guys - we don't need to take offense where none was intended. I tried to offer advice based on personal experience. That's be beauty of these boards - we offer advice that we have found works for us, even if it's not exactly textbook!
Pax! Peace! Shalom?????
Oh, and Happy New Year!
You are right it shouldn't and rarely does-just found it and odd- and must admit rather rude thing to say
I don't think I will be bothering with this board in future. Sorry, but you guys have put me off. I was simply joining in on the back of a thread about late planting of bulbs - so clearly I knew I was late in planting my bulbs. I don't need someone I don't know admonishing me for that, however mildly meant - it's neither here nor there and why I haven't done something is no one else's business - if I want that kind of personal response, I can go to my family ! I was simply asking for impartial advice. I thanked sotonGeoff for his advice but it's up to me whether I comment on the other point he made, which I found unnecessary. It's my first time here, I wouldn't dream of making such a patronising remark to someone I don't know and I don't need someone else chipping in on my behalf before I have even had the time to respond, however well meant.
Have a nice time on here, the rest of you, but this is the kind of hassle I can well do without.
Thanks, Hollie Hock, that's encouraging - will follow suit.
How many times have gonna tell you!
Oh i was only asking mmm!
Dont worry Leorna, on occasion I have had a similar reaction to a post. Some people seem to be perfect and quick to judge others, they do not take into account other factors which you may not put in your threads (because it isnt really relevant to others). All you are doing is asking for some helpfull advice. If some people come across in a bad way then they are just showing themselves up and ignore it... There are plenty of people here who are more than happy to help. BTW, I saw a video once that said planting daff bulbs throughout Nov-Feb will also stager the flowering periods, so you should have flowers later into the year. I'm not sure if this works with all bulbs though (probably not)..
Planted up 12 large pots of tulip & daff bulbs today. A few daff bulbs had gone soft & squidgy so I discarded those. But most had sprouted and looked like they wanted to grow.
Thanks again.
Hello
They will certainly grow as long as they haven't gone "soft and squidgy". All they need is 8 weeks cool to be sure and we're unlikely to get any warm weather soon! I planted quite a lot of tulips last year and they were a little shorter than they should have been but otherwise were lovely. As someone else mentioned, the daffs might not make it this year but given they come back year after year you can look forward to them for next year.
Enjoy!
Claire