3: Gardening Diaries ...

[BigC]

Well it was like waiting on a bus
THEN!!!...........

 

[BigC]

Trees lopped, Bushes cut back I can now sit down again lol...NEW slate laid and it all looks spick and span....Now I will make my JD Tiki Lamp .pics to follow

 

[alp]

You've turned this thread into an addiction for me, LOL!

Off again to sow some more seeds!

 

[alp]

Make sure you know or are conscious if you are holding a saw or a bottle!

Saw like this

Bottles like these

LOL!

 

[BigC]

Oh I know @alp
One I can get Cut badly, the other I can get Half Cut...just as badly

 

[Mark56]

Thanks for the insight @Perki, I'm on the strongest dose of co codamol too.

That oriental poppy is sensational Alp, a neighbours has just started to bloom but mine are being lazy! 27c here today and tomorrow, hopefully that will encourage them to burst in to life.

 

[BigC]

Well its all ticking along nicely all the garden is practically done now so I can take my foot off the gas a little (but alas there will always be something to do)...The Bar is almost complete...A little risque sign is in the wings..maybe too Risque for this forum but its all fun. The Tiki Lamp is completed and is hung on the wall (see image below) I just need some Citronella oil to get her flaming hahaha and once the chairs arrive that will be that....Hopefully to enjoy many evenings Al fresco, weather permitting

 

[alp]

@Mark56 - I was given Cocodamol, but I have never taken more than 2. Scared that it might be addictive. Take them when you feel you need them or when you're going out for a trip. I am sure you'll be sensible with it.

Thank you for the kind comments. I really like how striking the oriental poppies look. Tall and bold. Very nice, but too much material to compost. I have found out that Surrey is actually a very hot spot. Redhill always records the highest temperature.

BigC - at this rate, you will live outdoors! Lovely set up .. So nice, even to a teetotal like me!

Supposed to be a giant allium. A bit anaemic!

Acer - finely palmated

Senlac

Osteospermum flowering - so you know it's HOT!

Doesn't the tulip look traumatic! I prefer single .. better for the bees as well!

 

[Logan]

Alp your flowers always looks amazing.

 

[BigC]

Alp your flowers always looks amazing.

Ditto

 

[Logan]

I can't take a lot of painkillers, they upset my stomach. Ibuprofen I can take in moderation, but I don't take them for headache because they don't work.

 

[Perki]

Thanks for the insight @Perki, I'm on the strongest dose of co codamol too.

That oriental poppy is sensational Alp, a neighbours has just started to bloom but mine are being lazy! 27c here today and tomorrow, hopefully that will encourage them to burst in to life.

I spoke to the mother earlier and the best advise she could give is don't do to much. My mum has the habit of doing to much and it wipes her out for a day or 2. The painkillers she is on are oxcodone not co codamol.

I've had a good ride out to harlow carr in the sun bit early for most perennials but still things to look at. I just need to sort through the pictures from harlow carr. went a bit mad with the camera took 187 pictures

 

[Perki]

Selected pictures from Harlow Carr, There a lot of pictures to happy snappy with the camera.

 

[alp]

Ditto

Flattery gets you nowhere, LOL!

Was watching Medical Detective and drifted in and out of consciousness. The Woman in white was very dramatic and pacy. If I were Walter Hartright, I wouldn't want to fall in love with such a fragile woman!

 

[Perki]

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