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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Apr 29, 2009 16:57:35 GMT 1
Out of interest, lemon mint can grow to between 2' and 3' tall, Sue! Jutta, with the lemon mint and the geraniums together, they will probably compete with each other to see which can take over! My bet would be on the geraniums! Close thing, though. It might be an idea to create a special category on the forum here for the gardening and environmental groups to use, as there seem to be quite a few interested in these things. Will do that and move this and a couple of other posts into that, then start working out some classes for the photo show. I can probably find someone on another forum I belong to who would act as an impartial judge, too. Perhaps six classes for a start and will have a think about what we could have as prizes. Perhaps something like aquilegia seeds that can be planted later this year ready for a head start next year? Anyone want to comment on the above suggestions or make some of their own?
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Post by petdesigns on Apr 30, 2009 9:30:19 GMT 1
Let's hope I can find the new categories...
Photo show classes...
Could be divided by vegetables or "edibles" and "just good-looking" (since e.g. nasturtiums are both good-looking and edible -very tasty they are, too!) ?
Maybe classes for flowering / growing and 'ready' vegetables/fruit? Something like that, anyway. And maybe very practical flower/vegetable beds? Practical both for working on/with and for the plant mix maybe?
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Post by petdesigns on Apr 30, 2009 10:06:45 GMT 1
I think you may be right, Al - my "TRPD garden" is going to be interesting! (but I'm afraid the sticky grass and the nettles will still be stronger than both geraniums and mint!) Sue's comfrey recovering from their travels and being planted:
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Post by reclaimingrebus on Apr 30, 2009 10:47:05 GMT 1
Apologies Al, my trip to the PO has been disrupted my multiple visits to the vets. plants now in post. Mint is planted and lovely. Many thanks Edited to add what about a class for the best bit of recycling ? or the prettiest self seeded acquilegia - as they seem to be soemthing of a cult here?
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Post by billywhippet on Apr 30, 2009 12:47:03 GMT 1
Only just seen this bit (and I've always got grubby fingers). Here are a few pics of our allotment and garden (with animals of course). Our Allotment Billy checking out our digging Our garden from the allotment Another one of the garden Stanley the tortoise The seedlings The girls cleaning my garden shoes The girls being nosey
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Post by billywhippet on Apr 30, 2009 12:48:41 GMT 1
Just realised that this is not what this section is for. Apologies
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Apr 30, 2009 12:49:41 GMT 1
No problem, Elaine, but I do hope that all your vet visits went okay? Such a worry, and they always seem to come together or in threes... A bit like car problems. (I now have a leak on my steering fluid!) Jutta, it will be interesting to follow the progress of your TRPD garden through the seasons. ;D When my daffs have died back a bit more, I will have to lift and spread those a bit more, and especially the ones around the bay tree. Huge nettles are sprouting up there amongst them, and yet there seem to be lots of tiny, self-seeded violets thriving there as well, and that I'll need to rescue. There used to be a self-seeded aquilegia there, too, but I can't see it this year. Hope I've not lost that one. It was a varigated pink & white double one, and had been there for several years. When I get a bit of spare time over the weekend, I'll start drafting a schedule for the photo competition for approval, and based on the suggestions here. Not sure we could justify a special class for aquilegias, Elaine, but what about a class for the prettiest self-seeded flower? If you are a member of the Fifty Plus forum, do have a look at 'Plantsman's' photos of flowers. He is something of an expect, and has been giving tips too. Some stunning flower photos on that forum from others, too. Most inspirational.
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Apr 30, 2009 12:52:11 GMT 1
Just realised that this is not what this section is for. Apologies No problem, we always love seeing member's garden/allotment pics and their animal inhabitants. If you would like copies of the Grubby Fingered Gardener's Newsletters, let me know and I'll add you to the email list for those.
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Post by Florrie on Apr 30, 2009 13:37:50 GMT 1
great photos love your chooks Ali would love your garden and land I planted some pumpkins seeds last week and they are up already who about the biggest pumpkin abnd tallest sunflower ( old ideas I know like me)
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Apr 30, 2009 14:45:20 GMT 1
How about having the pumkin contest at Halloween? Trying to think when sunflowers would reach their tallest? Not yet, I am sure. (The slugs have scoffed those I had growing in pots. Grrrrrrr! )
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Post by billywhippet on Apr 30, 2009 15:01:02 GMT 1
Hi Al - yes I'd love the newsletter please. Adding one more photo as I didn't include one of Sonic the cat (naughty mummy). So, after a hard days gardening - you find Billy and Sonic in the garden house.
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Post by petdesigns on Apr 30, 2009 15:28:24 GMT 1
Great place, Elaine! And I really have to google now to find out what aquilegia actually is... I'll try to keep up with regular photos of my TRPD garden! But of course until the photo challenge is set I won't show them yet! I wanted to take a photo today of Dicker wearing his fabulous TRPD leather harness together with the fabulous TRPD lead, but it was raining too much and I don't use the good stuff in weather like this!
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Post by reclaimingrebus on Apr 30, 2009 22:09:15 GMT 1
but I do hope that all your vet visits went okay sadly not, troy has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma. I've found some feverfew seedlings , if any migraine sufferers want some? they are golden feverfew, so a bright greeny yellow
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Apr 30, 2009 23:42:47 GMT 1
So sorry to learn abut Troy, Elaine. (((Hugs)))
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Post by petdesigns on May 1, 2009 8:11:59 GMT 1
Oh Elaine, I'm sorry
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Post by Florrie on May 1, 2009 8:38:02 GMT 1
sorry to read about Troy,
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Post by billywhippet on May 1, 2009 9:05:13 GMT 1
I received the newsletter today - it's great
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Post by kaydee on May 1, 2009 11:20:07 GMT 1
Hi Al Any chance of adding me to the list for the newsletter. Thanks Karen
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Post by armargo on May 4, 2009 11:49:57 GMT 1
Hi Al Any chance of adding me to the list for the newsletter. Thanks Karen And me pretty please ...... am trying to start a bit of a garden myself Course I need to do some research on what is animal safe and what isn't, particularly when my idea of cutting the grass is usually to either let the sheep or one of the equines come in and eat it ;D Thanks Sheena
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on May 4, 2009 12:45:32 GMT 1
Added you to the list, Sheena, and have emailed you a copy of the Spring Newsletter.
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