3: Gardening Diaries ...

[Zenj]

Afternoon all cloudy but warm here a new gladioli is out also tried to get a bee fly but too fast didn’t have time to alter camera speed but it was enjoying the flowers.

 

[Logan]

Yes I've tried that way too @Logan, that's the way my Mum over wintered hers. Still wasn't successful for me... I'm jinxed

Just keep trying but don't worry.

 

[Leeski]

Have the feeling that you were working! Sorry. Posted it in the wrong place. Hope @DeborahJane doesn't mind.

Just come back from lugging horse manure. Best ever - very solid and black and I was amazed at how little was left. Used to have 3 times the size. Probably because everybody is tightening the belt. Wish I had cow manure as the weeds in this mess are difficult to get rid of and I can't burn anything here as this is so built up here.

Sweating terribly as the sun came out and it was very humid when we were there. I had to wheeled the tubs to the back and just come in to have lunch and stay glued to the fan. Hopefully, can go and get some shingles later if it is not too hot.

@Upsy Daisy You can always take cuttings.

@Leeski I saw in house hunting in Escape to the country and it was Wye Valley and Monmouthshire. The houses were high up the valley and the panoramic views were incredible. Imagine waking up every morning to that. The couple wanted Glamping and there were already solar panels installed on acres of land. Amazing find and they bought it.

I was based in brockwier in the middle of no where right next to the river wye about 20 mins from Monmouthshire on offas dyke fab countryside! Pants overpriced restaurant has 5 stars on trip advisor unreal !

 

[alp]

View attachment 43061 View attachment 43062 View attachment 43063 Afternoon all cloudy but warm here a new gladioli is out also tried to get a bee fly but too fast didn’t have time to alter camera speed but it was enjoying the flowers.

Amazing that the bee puts on a good Shake n Shimmer for you! Soon, you will be a wildlife photographer. I must see if I can get some of those gladioli when I have moved. Very pretty.

 

[alp]

Those are Turban squash, they are supposed to look like that!!

https://images.search.yahoo.com/sea...MwXzEEc2VjA3Nj?p=Turban+Squash&fr=yfp-hrtab-s

What do they taste like, @MaryMary? They look like they have a disease to me! LOL!

 

[alp]

I was based in brockwier in the middle of no where right next to the river wye about 20 mins from Monmouthshire on offas dyke fab countryside! Pants overpriced restaurant has 5 stars on trip advisor unreal !

Sites like Trip Advisor are unreal! Don't you know? All these sites phone the companies and get money from them. If there is a bad review, 10 good ones will be written up. My gas man paid £600 a year to Check A trade. He left my floor with holes and went straight to another job. We threatened reporting him to CAT and he was foolish enough to believe it (well, he's from Romania)

 

[alp]

Had a very busy day. Replanted the Thalictrum, split the stipa and hope I have not killed them. Repotted the Blue Storm agapanthus I bought for £2. Put a bit of wood ash round the toms and watered them. The weather was very humid until 5pm. I so wanted to carry on as there was a breeze, but couldn't find my secateurs. Very frustrating. Replaced my Big Dinner plate and discovered that the slugs had attacked all the new shoots. So I dusted the surface with wood ash as well. Replanted another Mambo and a winter jasmine. Quite happy with myself as I have done quite a bit.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Thanks @alp, yes might try that...about the only thing I haven't attempted with them

 

[alp]

Thanks @alp, yes might try that...about the only thing I haven't attempted with them

Think that was from my sis, @Logan ! LOL!

I think I need a cuppa to calm myself down. I have sweat dripping into my eyes several times today. I reckon I will be size 6 tomorrow! Brilliant DREAM! Actually, I don't want to be size 6. Size 10 to 12 will please me no end!

 

[alp]

The first one is to show @Leeski how easy it is to separate agapanthus. From a £2 pot, I have about 12 plants

See that blue! Amazing colour Salvia Patens.

 

[alp]

Now these are really cupcakes

I think these are the toms uploaded by our @marlingardener

I can't believe it. I blurred it again. Must the humidity!

This new monster would never meow, but ssiiiiii like a rattle snake! Very nasty intruder! But in between the SIIIIII, it wagged its tail. A sign of rapprochement!

Really love this buy. Flowers still going strong.

A new rose

Polka in full splendour

This possible "Ambition" is also putting up a good show.

Another Salvia patens from another plant

 

[alp]

I was based in brockwier in the middle of no where right next to the river wye about 20 mins from Monmouthshire on offas dyke fab countryside! Pants overpriced restaurant has 5 stars on trip advisor unreal !

Yes, that was the place where Escape to the Country found a house for the couple. Breathtaking views framed by the windows of the house. Marvellous view to wake up to and fresh air!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Beautiful @alp.
Although we always had cats when I was young I am still wary of cats that I don't know. They can be temperamental at times. Nothing worse than a hissing pet with it's claws out ready to take a swipe!

 

[alp]

Beautiful @alp.
Although we always had cats when I was young I am still wary of cats that I don't know. They can be temperamental at times. Nothing worse than a hissing pet with it it's claws out ready to take a swipe!

Yes, this one is especially unfriendly and the other one is the same. Just hiss and not meow! I wouldn't want to touch it.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Had a bit of a spring cleaning day today... trying to work my way round the house before autumn sets in....just a couple of rooms at a time. Cleaning in springtime is nigh impossible as it's seed sowing time!!!., how inconsiderate of them name it so!!!! Now is much more of an appropriate time as the garden takes care of itself ( mostly)
Whether I actually make it round the whole house is debatable.....might be done by Ch*******...... maybe