3: Gardening Diaries ...

[Perki]

Evening, dried up this afternoon but still windy but back to wind and rain this evening. Looking at some new plants for next year but hate paying multiple P+P why can't one seller have all the plants I want . Really peeved with Lidl still no alliums bulbs and I can't get out to raid another Lidl for any either.

Thinking about subscribing to Gardens illustrated magazine, used to get the GWorld magazine but didn't find enough interesting content in them.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Evening @Perki . Lidl here had a range of Alliums, but I didn't buy any as I 've already got a load of bulbs waiting to be planted.

 

[Perki]

I haven't bought one bulb yet, was hoping to go to Harrogate Autumn flower show at weekend but got I got rained off, now Lidl letting me down . Alliums are one of favourite plants that why I am so keen to get more

 

[alp]

In the posh town, all the allium bulbs were sold out, but if you go a bit beyond, you could be in luck. Hard to say. In Ilford, there were loads, but I was shocked by the price. I think once I have seeds, they will be everywhere. They literally flower the following year even from seeds. I couldn't keep up ripping up the Christophiis. That's the trouble with buying from mail order. Each one has one or 2 items and the postage eats up .a lot of money. Are there any gcs round you, @Perki ? I think you're lucky that you ride motorcycle and it's easy to move around shops!

 

[Perki]

Yes got quite a few GC but I always seem to want the plants they never have it ok have a motorbike to look around until you see something large & heavy then it becomes a problem.

 

[alp]

Yes, true! I wanted a plum tree and that required special packaging going into my Nissan. In the end, I have 2 fruits.

Good morning, there is a distinct chill in the air, but it is quite warm here in my living room. Need to hunt for my loose bulbs and put them in a big tub or 2 and just let nature take its course.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Good morning everyone!
Grey start here with a wind still blowing but very mild and muggy, we had all the big windows open upstairs last night. Now have the downstairs ones open as well.

Might lift a few more summer bulbs today to make room for the winter/ spring ones. Must say that as I'm posting this the sky has darkened considerably, might have rain on the way
Have a bad headache so hope not...as I need fresh air to help clear it.

Have a good day.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Just checked our forecast, we are apparently in for light rain between 10 and 12......the sun is now trying to break through, so we shall see who wins today

 

[alp]

combustible' cabbage??

source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...xes-hidden-horrors-supermarket-fruit-veg.html

What they DON'T tell you on the label: How chlorine sprays, chemical washes and shiny waxes that can catch FIRE are just some of the hidden horrors being put on your supermarket fruit and veg

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  • Tina DeMille, 52, posted video on Facebook setting fire to 'plastic' cabbage
  • Herbicide and plant growth regulator approved for use in the EU on fruit and veg
  • Chlorpropham is used on potatoes to prevent their sprouting during storage
  • Modified Atmosphere Packaging to get oxygen out of ready-to-eat stir fry packs
    
    shocking truths!
    
    I tried to post, but forgot about clicking the button!
    
    
    I remember hightlighting the text blue. If I posted again, please forgive me! You're lucky to have rain.
    
    Not here. I'd better start again. This formatting is weird!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

No guarantee we'll get it!

 

[alp]

Oh, yes! You're going to have some useful rain and to a much lesser extent, probably me if the rain is potent enough, which I doubt. I need the rain badly. Already 4 butts are empty!

 

[alp]

No guarantee we'll get it!

After consulting the imcompetents, here is your forecast

Oooops!

And for me

Translated into plain English, NO!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Yep....it's raining now ,only lightly and the sun is out too !! Think it's going to be a mixed up kinda day here.
@alp ,you're in for gusty winds!! Take care ,and everyone else whose caught in this incoming storm

 

[alp]

No wind so far! Wonder if Perki's reservoir has been filled up now! Quite a bit of rain there!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Very intermittent rain...it's stopped now. Did actually dampened the patio slabs though!