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[Logan]

Sorry I was late, couldn't get a connection with this forum, this morning. Good morning all. Upsy Daisy their lovely. Some of my aquelligia is out, see if OH will take some pics.

 

[alp]

When I go on holiday your way, we must single out these gcs. I will be like a child running wild in a sweet shop. Metaphor only. I'm not keen on sweets.

But you don't have to buy, not have a visual feast. Son is making a raised bed for me, with all sorts of swear words and technical jargons flaring up.. You should chuck your nails, they are not High speed stainless steel and all that.. Then he couldn't manually screw the nails in and I had to show him..

 

[alp]

Ah, nice to see you and your doggie, @Logan . Love those photos in creature theme photo of May. I'd better not say more .. Wonder if I can venture something this month. Are you going to join in photo competition, @Upsy Daisy ?

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Morning @Logan , I experiencing big problems too, keeps cutting in and out .

@alp ..I know I don't have to buy....but hubs won't believe me

Just googled Waddeston Manor....... haven't been there but it looks stunning.....like the look of their Avery too!

What a lovely , helpful son you have

 

[Logan]

Alp, that's good of your son.
Upsy Daisy, it must be their website.

 

[Verdun]

Upsy, the critical thing with cosmos is not too over water.....not too early with sowing either . Dont let them dry out but warm compost erring on th dry side.
A later sowing......now is not too late at all.....will catch up fast

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Thank you Verdun, that's very useful info , Might try try sowing some more tomorrow,,,,this is my first year of trying to grow some, so all info greatly accepted

 

[Klona]

Hey guys!
I just raised the soil level of my wilting catnips pot because I thought it was too shallow (it had 3-4 inches of soil). Now it's filling the entire pot.
I've been thinking that shallow soil might not be healthy for catnip? Thankfully, the soil was very compact, I was able to lift the soil from the base of the pot without disturbing the main roots.
The process was almost like lifting one layer of a chocolate cake and adding filling under it.

 

[Logan]

Upsy Daisy, when cosmos has a couple of real leaves, pinch the tops out to make them bushy. It will delay the flowering a bit longer.

 

[alp]

@Logan Hope you internet connection is still going strong. May the force be with you!

@Upsy Daisy I love Waddesdon Manor. Beautiful artwork and the topiary is stunning. The orangery is so grand. It was owned by Rothschild banking dynasty. Go there in late June or July, you won't be disappointed.

Your OH knows a thing or two. How can WE resist? The sun came out 2pm as I predicted and now it cold again.

 

[alp]

Hey guys!
I just raised the soil level of my wilting catnips pot because I thought it was too shallow (it had 3-4 inches of soil). Now it's filling the entire pot.
I've been thinking that shallow soil might not be healthy for catnip? Thankfully, the soil was very compact, I was able to lift the soil from the base of the pot without disturbing the main roots.
The process was almost like lifting one layer of a chocolate cake and adding filling under it.

Did I hear Chocolate?? I must have some.. My seed germination journey this year has totally deflated me! I need some pick me up!

What's happened to your mango germination, @Klona?

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Thanks @Logan , will do

How are things with you, are you finding the going a bit more bearable now ?

 

[Logan]

I'm getting around a bit more now thanks. The muscles on my right side have stopped hurting so I can move around a bit more.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Sounds good @alp

Well the day went well and it turned out to be a lovely afternoon ( albeit that we really need rain ).
We did finally go on a NT visit , as at first we had planned.....but didn't go to Dorset We went to nearby Hinton Ampner instead. The flower of the week was a beautiful Peony, will post a pic ( if it looks OK)

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Hinton Ampner