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[Speedbird-1]

Would they have you back....have you been awarded Early Release for Good Behavior.....or has the Parole Board viewed your case sympathetically?

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by 77T

No - my place is less organized - I have deadheaded the roses - just one.

But live on a quiet Lane and planted trees, azaleas, etc. not blooming now.






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Looks like a nice, quiet location Paul, have you been there long?
Do the Canna Lillies survive your winters, or do you have to dig 'em up and store them?

[rootbeer7]

Can’t believe I’ve only just spotted this wonderful post. I’m terrible at it but enjoy giving it a go. Some beautiful images here.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Looks like a nice, quiet location Paul, have you been there long?
Do the Canna Lillies survive your winters, or do you have to dig 'em up and store them?

Been here almost 20 yrs. those lilies stay in the ground. When purchased, the home had perhaps 6 that came up in the spring.

Now over 30 and going strong. The hummingbirds love them after a rain. Natures water font.

I should harvest some and start a new bed in other spots.


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[Andad]

Hi Steve,

Resurrecting your old thread for an Aussie update.

After 80mm of rain so far this month we are seeing a glimpse of Spring.

Only a 4C start this morning and a high of 21C expected but we have seen the trees go green over the past two days.

If the contractor doesn’t arrive next week to cut the winter grass out the front they will need a scythes.

How is your garden at this time of year?

Great weekend coming up with the Moto GP, Superbikes and the AFL grand final between Sydney and Geelong in Melbourne.

E

[Speedbird-1]

Hi Eddie,
We've had a strange summer here. Very, very hot and dry (for Somerset), with hosepipe bans etc.
The garden has suffered as a consequence. Our veggie patch has been quite disappointing, no sweetcorn of any quality, various beans have been ok..ish.
Spuds and courgettes are always reliable. But generally not much to show for our efforts. The only good thing is, the lawns haven't needed any attention.
Our old apple trees seem to have flourished with the lack of water, which is strange.

We've had cooler days recently and a few splashes of rain, which has given some of our more 'reticent' plants, encouragement enough to give us a second flushof blooms.

Lost interest in Moto GP...since Valentino retired I suppose.
I cancelled my Satellite TV sport subscriptions a while ago...they were taking the p*ss with pricing.
I can do without watching tv, especially in the summer.

Hope you and the family are well mate.

Steve.

[binArt]

The garden has been very productive this year. I installed a drip system that saved water and provided just the right amount of water.

I am a little late, but I started harvesting the the first batch of basil yesterday. I freeze pesto sauce for the winter months.

[rolehex]

The cats in my neighborhood would love this.

[Speedbird-1]

So, into May 2023.
The garden is fully awake now, looking at our roses it's going to be a good year, judging by the buds showing already.
A few weeks ago I built a rose arch from some nice, 30 year old fence posts I'd been saving. It replaced an arch that was past its best. Had to be careful as there were some mature plants that had made their home on the old arch a beautiful Rose 'Veilchenblau' that has eagerly recovered from some hard pruning.
I have planted another climbing rose on the opposite side, which seems to be very happy in its new home. We'll see how well they go together in a few months.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

So, into May 2023.
The garden is fully awake now, looking at our roses it's going to be a good year, judging by the buds showing already.
A few weeks ago I built a rose arch from some nice, 30 year old fence posts I'd been saving. It replaced an arch that was past its best. Had to be careful as there were some mature plants that had made their home on the old arch a beautiful Rose 'Veilchenblau' that has eagerly recovered from some hard pruning.
I have planted another climbing rose on the opposite side, which seems to be very happy in its new home. We'll see how well they go together in a few months.

Very nice! Would love to see it when the roses have grown up around it

[Knappo 1307]

Here's a couple pictures of my old pond, I dug it by hand 20 years ago. We just recently moved, and I will be digging another pond within the year.


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[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Here's a couple pictures of my old pond, I dug it by hand 20 years ago. We just recently moved, and I will be digging another pond within the year.


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Interesting looking pond, Jason.
Looks quite close to the house, did you suffer with biting insects attracted by the water?

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Interesting looking pond, Jason.
Looks quite close to the house, did you suffer with biting insects attracted by the water?

No, not at all. Water is constantly moving, and anything that lands/tries to bred in the pond gets ate by the koi.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

No, not at all. Water is constantly moving, and anything that lands/tries to bred in the pond gets ate by the koi.

Ah, yes, got it.
We didn't want fish in our pond, as we are trying to encourage more wildlife into the garden. Frogs, Toads, Newts etc.

Very good news though. Over the last couple of nights, we have had a pair of Hedgehogs, foraging on the main lawn.
Hedgehogs have become an increasingly endangered species in the UK.

[MrGoat]

I’d have never thought I’d be so intrigued with threads about gardening and bonsai trees.

Every one of you has homes surrounded by beauty. Imagining the time, love and patience spent to grow and maintain your gardens exhausts me.

Thank you everyone for sharing.

Here is an orchid that I brought back from deaths door.


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[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Ah, yes, got it.
We didn't want fish in our pond, as we are trying to encourage more wildlife into the garden. Frogs, Toads, Newts etc.

Very good news though. Over the last couple of nights, we have had a pair of Hedgehogs, foraging on the main lawn.
Hedgehogs have become an increasingly endangered species in the UK.

Actually the koi don't eat the frogs or toads, they may eat the tadpoles but the pond was thriving with frogs, toads, we had a painted turtle for many years, and the occasional garter snake. Glad to hear about the hedgehogs.