Oh dear! Disappointment in the Dove household ... do you remember I sowed my runner beans before going on holiday (in grow tubes) and left them in a warm but shady studio to germinate while we were away ... no sign of them so I've just investigated ..... the seeds have rotted
No runner beans for us this year - I shall go out and sow extra Swiss Chard, and at least we have the sweet corn, tomatoes and squash which are growing away merrily - we won't starve
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Wonky, you busy in the garden this weekend or are you feeding masses again?
finished the prep work in old fruitcage yesterday so planting 2 Glen Lyon Rasp bushes, big ones,also bought some space fillers for the long border, mainly sinecios and fuschias
have a good day be safe
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
BM - even after shifting those r***y slabs on Friday, and my walk yesterday, the bit of me that hurts is my ribs, just below my right 'lady bump' () We got a new cutting machine at work which has a long, pull lever, and it takes a bit of effort initially to get it to work as I haven't quite got the technique yet. The handle was catching me there because I was leaning all my weight on it.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Dove, I had the first lot of runner beans rot. I resowed a different type and complained to the seed people who replaced the seed. The runners have now surpassed the French beans up the poles. I would try pushing some seeds in the ground. It's going to be hot next week, that should get them going. I bet Verdun is already picking his. Where is Panda and Kef , as well?
Think Wonky is visiting some Open Gardens today with her Dad
The runner bean seeds were treated no differently to other years - we were only away 8 days and the compost was moist not wet and the temp was consistently above 12C - should have been fine. These were the newish 'Moonlight' variety.
I shall return to my old favourites, Wisley Magic for next year.
I might just pop up to the GC and see if they've any runner bean plants left .........
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Funny that.. I think mine were moonlight as well. The French beans, borlotti beans and sweet corn at the side of them, sowed the same day, germinated fine. I thought mine had got too hot, no chance of that last week.
Dove have you thought about asking on free cycle if anyone has spare bean seedlings? That's what folks do here or sometimes people advertise spares! Hope you continue to get better x
HI there DD, best wishes and hugs for you and Charlie.
Fairy, I think the thing I love about your pictures is the Mount of people in them! the peace and quiet must be deafening! thanks for taking me with you! just what I needed! Don't over do things today!
Lilyp, Dove is right, garden visits with Dad today, small village nearby has open gardens, nice way to spend fathers day. Just have to remember not to rise to any wind ups bit stressed and irritable and Dad is a master wind up merchant! hope you have a lovely Sunday.
Congratulations to Mrs Edd for passing her driving test!
Hope work is kind to you Hosta and you get a better nights sleep tonight!
Looks as though it's going to be a nicer day today so a quick tidy up round the house and then out to tend the jungle masquerading as my garden. Every year around this time I feel a rising sense of panic as I look at the borders. Spring stuff gone over smothering summer plants coming through - bedraggled roses after the rain - plants at funny angles because (YET AGAIN!) I haven't staked them properly..., nursery bed with stuff to plant out but no spaces etc etc
Need to be calm and get in there with the secateurs and restore some order. Will all look better if the grass is cut and edged. Best get on....
Have a good day all.
Nice pic Fairy - I need to see some hills.....
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
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Oh dear! Disappointment in the Dove household ... do you remember I sowed my runner beans before going on holiday (in grow tubes) and left them in a warm but shady studio to germinate while we were away ... no sign of them so I've just investigated ..... the seeds have rotted
No runner beans for us this year - I shall go out and sow extra Swiss Chard, and at least we have the sweet corn, tomatoes and squash which are growing away merrily - we won't starve
Last edited: 19 June 2016 09:10:22
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all,
Fairy I have to agree with Beaus mum. Go Canny!
Pat hope your sons visit with pussycat relaxing
Beaus mum, Dove, Joyce and everyone else poorly hope uou feel better today
Wonky, you busy in the garden this weekend or are you feeding masses again?
finished the prep work in old fruitcage yesterday so planting 2 Glen Lyon Rasp bushes, big ones,also bought some space fillers for the long border, mainly sinecios and fuschias
have a good day be safe
A A Milne
BM - even after shifting those r***y slabs on Friday, and my walk yesterday, the bit of me that hurts is my ribs, just below my right 'lady bump' (
) We got a new cutting machine at work which has a long, pull lever, and it takes a bit of effort initially to get it to work as I haven't quite got the technique yet. The handle was catching me there because I was leaning all my weight on it. 
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Holidays and seed growing are not really compatible Dove
Fairy, I think the grass and repotting will be enough for today
The slabs can wait as they don't grow or need watered 
Dove, I had the first lot of runner beans rot. I resowed a different type and complained to the seed people who replaced the seed. The runners have now surpassed the French beans up the poles. I would try pushing some seeds in the ground. It's going to be hot next week, that should get them going. I bet Verdun is already picking his. Where is Panda and Kef , as well?
Dove
As Joyce says, holidays are tricky when you've sown seeds.
Good point Joyce - I may follow your advice
A little pic from yesterday for Wonks. Some clean mountain air. Enjoy
I'll add more on the camera thread soon
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Think Wonky is visiting some Open Gardens today with her Dad
The runner bean seeds were treated no differently to other years - we were only away 8 days and the compost was moist not wet and the temp was consistently above 12C - should have been fine. These were the newish 'Moonlight' variety.
I shall return to my old favourites, Wisley Magic for next year.
I might just pop up to the GC and see if they've any runner bean plants left .........
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Funny that.. I think mine were moonlight as well. The French beans, borlotti beans and sweet corn at the side of them, sowed the same day, germinated fine. I thought mine had got too hot, no chance of that last week.
Morning all, afternoon Pat
Dove have you thought about asking on free cycle if anyone has spare bean seedlings? That's what folks do here
or sometimes people advertise spares! Hope you continue to get better x
HI there DD, best wishes and hugs for you and Charlie.
Fairy, I think the thing I love about your pictures is the Mount of people in them!
the peace and quiet must be deafening!
thanks for taking me with you!
just what I needed! Don't over do things today!
Lilyp, Dove is right, garden visits with Dad today, small village nearby has open gardens, nice way to spend fathers day. Just have to remember not to rise to any wind ups
bit stressed and irritable and Dad is a master wind up merchant!
hope you have a lovely Sunday.
Congratulations to Mrs Edd for passing her driving test!
Hope work is kind to you Hosta and you get a better nights sleep tonight!
Haven't seen Panda about, hope your OK Panda
Can't remember anymore....second coffee!
Quick pop in to say Good Morning / Afternoon
Looks as though it's going to be a nicer day today so a quick tidy up round the house and then out to tend the jungle masquerading as my garden. Every year around this time I feel a rising sense of panic as I look at the borders. Spring stuff gone over smothering summer plants coming through - bedraggled roses after the rain - plants at funny angles because (YET AGAIN!) I haven't staked them properly..., nursery bed with stuff to plant out but no spaces etc etc
Need to be calm and get in there with the secateurs and restore some order. Will all look better if the grass is cut and edged. Best get on....
Have a good day all.
Nice pic Fairy - I need to see some hills.....