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Fishface
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Looks lush with or without chemicals :D
First flush of summer's fading in ours now, with the foxgloves and lavendar having done their biz, but there's plenty more coming on and we've got fish in the pond at long last
Will post some pics when I get round to taking some8)
First flush of summer's fading in ours now, with the foxgloves and lavendar having done their biz, but there's plenty more coming on and we've got fish in the pond at long last
Will post some pics when I get round to taking some8)
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Would be really nice to see some pics Mr Fish, especially of the new pond and fishies Things are that bit slower up north, we're just getting into the swing with colour now - bulbs have been especially slow.
Thanks for the water-retaining granule tip, I used some in my last lot of planters and will certainly use them all round next season.
I planted a wild flower border from seed, it's pretty, attracts butterflies and definitely becoming very "wild-looking" aka weedy - got up this morning and spotted these new faces in it :D
The red one is a rouge that may have come in a wild flower mix as I didn't plant the those kind of seeds
down that end. Not sure if it's an ornamental variety or whatnot, it just bloomed this morning, so still a baby!
Would be really nice to see some pics Mr Fish, especially of the new pond and fishies
Things are that bit slower up north, we're just getting into the swing with colour now - bulbs have been especially slow.Thanks for the water-retaining granule tip, I used some in my last lot of planters and will certainly use them all round next season.
I planted a wild flower border from seed, it's pretty, attracts butterflies and definitely becoming very "wild-looking" aka weedy - got up this morning and spotted these new faces in it :D
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The red one is a rouge that may have come in a wild flower mix as I didn't plant the those kind of seeds
down that end. Not sure if it's an ornamental variety or whatnot, it just bloomed this morning, so still a baby!
Sadie
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Read your post Shammy, I forgot we bought those Chilli plants. Good idea asking for advice.
Does anyone grow their own Chillies indoors? Do you have any advice hints or tips on how to care for them long term and get a full quality crop? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Does anyone grow their own Chillies indoors? Do you have any advice hints or tips on how to care for them long term and get a full quality crop? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
badandwicked
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Hi Sadie. Put them in a sunny south facing window sill and feed them as they grow. In time pot them on to as big a a pot you can. The more you pick them, the more they crop. And they over-winter too so they'll crop year after year, don't get rid when the season's over.
This is a good site for all things chilli related http://www.chillisgalore.co.uk/index.html
I've got some Orange Wonder seeds im starting next month
This is a good site for all things chilli related http://www.chillisgalore.co.uk/index.html
I've got some Orange Wonder seeds im starting next month
Sadie
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Thanks B&W. I bought them with soil and seeds already in the plant. I just have to mix the two.
I don't know which if any of my windows are south facing but I know which one gets the most sun. I think It's west facing.
Also, Should I put rocks at the bottom of my pot for a bit of Drainage. As much as I love plants I always tend to kill them.
I don't know which if any of my windows are south facing but I know which one gets the most sun. I think It's west facing.
Also, Should I put rocks at the bottom of my pot for a bit of Drainage. As much as I love plants I always tend to kill them.
pinkpapaver
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on a wander yesterday round the garden i see ive got poppies coming up. gardenning its the way forward dont know what type, but i had some beatuiful ones into autumn. i really love poppies, any kind.
Danny Weed
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I am going to dig a little patch of the lawn up to plant some stuff as soon as the weather picks up a bit, can anyone recommend me some decent, low maintenance flowers to grow?
Never grew anything before so just looking to do it as a little hobby and to learn some stuff about plants.
Never grew anything before so just looking to do it as a little hobby and to learn some stuff about plants.
badandwicked
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^ Cosmos are easy, fast growing and really colourful. You just need to follow the instructions on the packet whether you want to sow in pots or straight in the ground. Why not grow some veg, things like rocket, french beans & carrots are really easy and just as attractive as flowers IMO. If I were you I'd spend most time preparing your patch, double dig & compost it now and it should be ready for planting in a couple of months. i'd try and edge it decently to keep the grass out, sink your edging to just over soil height so you can mow over it.
I sowed green manure in late summer and now I need to dig it all in which looks like its gonna be almost as hard work as making the patch in the first place. I get into it once I start, its just getting motivated to go out there in the 1st place. But Ive missed planting seasons for various things the last two years, one thing I've learned is nature doesn't wait lol. I will have sweetcorn this year dammit
I sowed green manure in late summer and now I need to dig it all in which looks like its gonna be almost as hard work as making the patch in the first place. I get into it once I start, its just getting motivated to go out there in the 1st place. But Ive missed planting seasons for various things the last two years, one thing I've learned is nature doesn't wait lol. I will have sweetcorn this year dammit
badandwicked
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Kate I just saw your garden, it's beautiful! Cats paradise. Its so depressing out there at the moment, those pics from last summer really cheered me up & reminded me what its all about.
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^ Cosmos are easy, fast growing and really colourful. You just need to follow the instructions on the packet whether you want to sow in pots or straight in the ground. Why not grow some veg, things like rocket, french beans & carrots are really easy and just as attractive as flowers IMO. If I were you I'd spend most time preparing your patch, double dig & compost it now and it should be ready for planting in a couple of months. i'd try and edge it decently to keep the grass out, sink your edging to just over soil height so you can mow over it.
I sowed green manure in late summer and now I need to dig it all in which looks like its gonna be almost as hard work as making the patch in the first place. I get into it once I start, its just getting motivated to go out there in the 1st place. But Ive missed planting seasons for various things the last two years, one thing I've learned is nature doesn't wait lol. I will have sweetcorn this year dammit
Thanks for that
I think I will grow some carrots since I eat them nearly every day anyway.
I wish I had an actual garden.. I've got an outdoor patio/roof terrace type thing though so shouldn't complain - already growing some herbs and a little christmas tree in a pot 
Does anyone know what veg you can easily grow in pots? Terrace is south facing and fairly (but not completely) sheltered.. really fancy growing tomatoes and chillis but I imagine you need a greenhouse for those?
Cosmos sound nice on the flower front, might give those a try too, my outdoor area is pretty bare and grubby.. I really fancy filling it up with beautiful plants. Bit early but I want to be prepared!
Does anyone know what veg you can easily grow in pots? Terrace is south facing and fairly (but not completely) sheltered.. really fancy growing tomatoes and chillis but I imagine you need a greenhouse for those?
Cosmos sound nice on the flower front, might give those a try too, my outdoor area is pretty bare and grubby.. I really fancy filling it up with beautiful plants. Bit early but I want to be prepared!
Sadie
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Effie, I'll bet you could grow some WICKED herbs! I mean all sorts!
Do you know what else is pretty? Kind of a climber like Ivy and not a veg but Wisteria.
Not sure how well it can thrive south facing but it's rather hearty and the smell. Oh goodness. It's beautiful. But you have to keep it kind of on a trellis so, like Ivy, It doesn't damage the building. But with careful up keep the blooms can become very dense and provide a bit of privacy and someplace that looks a bit magical. Especially when they're in bloom you can put fairy lights in them.
I'm such a girly girl! HA HA H A
Do you know what else is pretty? Kind of a climber like Ivy and not a veg but Wisteria.
Not sure how well it can thrive south facing but it's rather hearty and the smell. Oh goodness. It's beautiful. But you have to keep it kind of on a trellis so, like Ivy, It doesn't damage the building. But with careful up keep the blooms can become very dense and provide a bit of privacy and someplace that looks a bit magical. Especially when they're in bloom you can put fairy lights in them.
I'm such a girly girl! HA HA H A
pinkpapaver
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im going to grow a different variety of poppy this year, somniferum, havent tried that one yet, and lots and lots of them, any hints and tips people, i m good at growing poppies
Haha Sadie I'm going to stick to growing herbs for cooking, but I'm sure others could grow whatever medicinal herbs they want
Wisteria is really pretty, I love climbing things. My parents house is covered in ivy, I loved it as a child. Not sure if I could get away with putting up a trellis though
Pinkpapaver, I fancy growing poppies too, even non "useful" varieties.. they are so pretty!
Wisteria is really pretty, I love climbing things. My parents house is covered in ivy, I loved it as a child. Not sure if I could get away with putting up a trellis though
Pinkpapaver, I fancy growing poppies too, even non "useful" varieties.. they are so pretty!
badandwicked
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sadie - wisteria love to be south facing - i love them too. My favourite colour & they flower nice and early in the season but are gone all too soon They can take up to 3 years to flower, I'd say that one in your pic was about 20, so definitely one worth waiting for till you know you're staying a long time. I'll post a pic of ours when I find the necessary bits for my camera. Its only about 7 years old but does grow fast.
Effie - toms & chillis will love being on a south facing patio. The last 2 years all my tomatoes got wrecked by blight due to all the rain, fingers crossed for a better year this year. You can find cosmos seeds anywhere, but if your containers are small try & find a dwarf variety.The flowers are lovely, but the foliage is also nice, really frothy & green & looks great in pots. Dwarf green beans, sugar snaps, carrots, salads & new pots all do well in containers. Your main job will be keeping it all watered Seed potatoes are in the shops now, blink and you miss em.
Danny weed - you can't go wrong with carrots. Don't manure the soil if you're planning a root crop but dig it over well so they can push through the soil. Just be sure to thin them regularly until they're the required distance apart. You can still chuck flowers in there too, that was how the 'cottage garden' came about, veg through necessity & they mixed in flowers to make it look nice. I promise if you just put carrots you'll kick yourself & wish you had done more - its an addictive business this growing :D
My garden is one of the few things I get excited about, the initial hard work and then endless sitting around with spliffs & mugs of tea watching it all grow on beautiful spring/summer evenings...
They can take up to 3 years to flower, I'd say that one in your pic was about 20, so definitely one worth waiting for till you know you're staying a long time. I'll post a pic of ours when I find the necessary bits for my camera. Its only about 7 years old but does grow fast.Effie - toms & chillis will love being on a south facing patio. The last 2 years all my tomatoes got wrecked by blight due to all the rain
, fingers crossed for a better year this year. You can find cosmos seeds anywhere, but if your containers are small try & find a dwarf variety.The flowers are lovely, but the foliage is also nice, really frothy & green & looks great in pots. Dwarf green beans, sugar snaps, carrots, salads & new pots all do well in containers. Your main job will be keeping it all watered Seed potatoes are in the shops now, blink and you miss em. Danny weed - you can't go wrong with carrots. Don't manure the soil if you're planning a root crop but dig it over well so they can push through the soil. Just be sure to thin them regularly until they're the required distance apart. You can still chuck flowers in there too, that was how the 'cottage garden' came about, veg through necessity & they mixed in flowers to make it look nice. I promise if you just put carrots you'll kick yourself & wish you had done more - its an addictive business this growing :D
My garden is one of the few things I get excited about, the initial hard work and then endless sitting around with spliffs & mugs of tea watching it all grow on beautiful spring/summer evenings...
Sadie
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B&W: That was my mums favourite flower. Not really a flower. She used to tell me of her fond memories of it growing just outside her back door as a Child. That fondness never left her.
When she died My Aunt bought a beautiful trellis and planted some either side along with her ashes. It blooms well and the smell, It's divine. Once I'm settled, I believe I'm going to do the same. Its a very beautiful plant. TBH I should have grown it on my back fence when I first moved in.
An idea for my next home I believe. Even though I'll move house many times, At least I can leave something lovely behind for the next folk to enjoy.
When she died My Aunt bought a beautiful trellis and planted some either side along with her ashes. It blooms well and the smell, It's divine. Once I'm settled, I believe I'm going to do the same. Its a very beautiful plant. TBH I should have grown it on my back fence when I first moved in.
An idea for my next home I believe. Even though I'll move house many times, At least I can leave something lovely behind for the next folk to enjoy.
Mailmonkey
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Somniferum are a piece of piss, grow like weeds, don't need any care really. And every year they spread and spread :D
effie, Rainbow Chard is a beautiful plant which has a long growing season, is attractive, can be picked and picked throughout the year, grows well in a big pot, tastes great cooked as spinach, the ribs can be chopped and cooked like pak choi, and the leaves are okay in salads even.
effie, Rainbow Chard is a beautiful plant which has a long growing season, is attractive, can be picked and picked throughout the year, grows well in a big pot, tastes great cooked as spinach, the ribs can be chopped and cooked like pak choi, and the leaves are okay in salads even.
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Sadie
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Personally, My favourite flower ( and they enjoy lots of sun ) are Gladiolas. Very hearty and they continue to bloom from Early summer to mid autumn depending on the climate.
I grew loads in my flowerbed in Germany and they were just stunning!
I grew loads in my flowerbed in Germany and they were just stunning!
badandwicked
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Thats a lovely story Sadie. We have some jasmine from my grandmother thats been in every garden we had, and i moved a lot as a kid.
If this spring your aunt takes one of the long whippy side shoots, lays it flat on the soil and pegs it down, it'll root, and then she can separate it from the main plant and pot it on for you. That way she can nursery it for you to a decent size for a few years until you're ready for it. And if you move you can just propegate it again and again and again