tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138681932024-03-23T18:28:53.184+00:00Goldthorn GirlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-2702926348832956232016-08-24T11:40:00.000+01:002016-08-24T11:40:00.114+01:00August GardenThings are starting to look a little autumnal now that September is approaching. There are more grapes on my vine than I have seen in former years, however they are really only decorative and not for eating.<br />
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I decided to give tomatoes a rest this year and am trying sweet peppers, Capsicums. I planted several pots and this one is showing the most promise.<br />
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I'm picking courgettes every few days, quite small but sufficient for my needs. The runner beans are pathetic, only just starting to set so I only have three very tiny pods.<br />
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The fuchsias are flowering well and the Japanese Anemones are putting on a good show as usual.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-73337387564654645782016-08-13T10:07:00.001+01:002016-08-13T10:07:48.488+01:00Some knittingIt may seem that knitting has taken a back seat recently as I have been so absorbed with the garden, not so. I have been knitting when it was too wet to go outdoors. I am trying to fill a box to send to <a href="http://www.lovinghands.org.uk/"> Loving Hands </a>charity, still a way to go.<br />
The sad news recently is that Coats are closing all of their haberdashery concessions in the UK which means I shall be losing my only source of Rowan yarns locally in Beatties. The only good thing is that the goods have been greatly reduced in price. I managed to get this in the sale this week.......<br />
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......and have started this sweater. I made this pattern some years ago but it turned out too small for me so I had to give it to my sister. This time I'm making a larger size and as the pattern is for DK and I'm using worsted, it looks as if it may fit.</div>
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The runner beans are flowering. These are Mergoles, stringless and 'set well in all summer weather' according to the packet.</div>
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The roses have been affected by Black spot. 'Mary Rose' lost all its leaves but is sprouting again. 'Gertrude Jekyll' was also affected but not so badly. </div>
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The Clematis have wilt but if cut down will hopefully recover next year. I'm reluctant to spray as I try to garden organically. I think the warm damp summer we are having has affected several plants. The one thing that isn't affected is the bind weed with which I have a constant battle, and I think it is winning!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-48014663652618822412016-07-07T08:08:00.000+01:002016-07-07T08:08:42.282+01:00June GardenVery late with this, I'm sorry. The garden looks at its best in June. The roses are flourishing.<br />
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The new clematis is flowering.</div>
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The border is starting to fill out, although something seems to be eating the Lupins.</div>
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The vegetable patch is starting to show promise, lots of flowers on the courgettes although they are in quite a shady site. The runner beans are starting to climb and I've picked a few radishes and rhubarb.</div>
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It's difficult to know which plants to choose this month as everything is bursting into bloom.</div>
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The Montana Clematis is putting on a magnificent show as usual</div>
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The Azalea, planted last year, is blooming well.</div>
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This rhododendron was originally planted in a pot which became buried under the mass of weeds. Now it has been retrieved and replanted in the ground and has managed a couple of flowers.</div>
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The Camellias have done well as usual, although this one was being choked by the winter Clematis growing on the fence.<br />
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The wild life is also flourishing. This small black bumble bee is very attracted to the Pulmonaria flowers. I believe it is the hairy footed flower bee. Not one I've seen before. Also the Robins have hatched their first brood and I keep disturbing young robins in the shrubbery.</div>
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This was a very shady area but now my neighbour has pruned his trees it gets quite a bit of sun so I'm hoping to have a row of runner beans growing up the side of the shed.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-29124983879819663482016-02-29T17:42:00.003+00:002016-02-29T17:42:46.843+00:00February GardenNot a lot has changed from last month. The winter Irises have made a small effort but the best they have managed is three blooms at one time. The crocuses are now in bloom.<br />
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The daffodils are in bud but not open yet although I have seen some more advanced in nearby gardens.<br />
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Lots of berries on the holly in the middle of the month, but I doubt there will be many left by Christmas as the birds have been busy.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-3089156964192954902015-10-21T11:33:00.000+01:002015-10-21T11:33:12.139+01:00October Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As winter approaches, clocks go back at the weekend, the garden takes on an autumn tint. I have been doing some pruning but the Viburnum at the back is too tall for me to cope with, so I'm getting some help with the higher, thicker branches.</div>
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The roses are past their best especially on this rather damp morning.<br />
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I picked the last of the tomatoes at the beginning of the month and the green ones soon ripened on being in the warm house. In total I had 6 kilos 680 gms 14 lbs 11 ozs. The largest weighed 250 gms. Luckily I had no blight this year.<br />
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Harvest time has arrived. The tomatoes are ripening well and I have been blessed with no blight this year so they are able to ripen outdoors instead of having to be picked green and ripening inside.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> There are still some flowers blooming, I deadheaded the lupins and have been rewarded by a fresh flush of blooms.</span><br />
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Some of the early flowers are past their best but this Pelargonium near the conservatory continues to put on a good show, accompanied by Marjoram which attracts the bees and butterflies.</div>
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......and the Lacecap Hydrangea is blooming well. This was a cutting from my uncle's garden and must be twenty years old now.</div>
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This side of the garden is looking good ( we won't mention the weeds and overgrowth on the other side.)<br />
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The border in the front garden is colourful as usual. Originally a large Leylandii hedge occupied this space, needing constant trimming, so I had it removed.<br />
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Most of the roses have finished their first flush of bloom, but Bonica is still in flower, unfortunately with no scent.<br />
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And the Marmande tomatoes are starting to set. Last year's record was one of 275 grams (10ozs).<br />
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As it is June the roses are in full bloom. This is 'Gertrude Jekyll' on the trellis, Albertine on the house wall.</div>
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This small area is very shady due to neighbours trees. However, some pruning has let a little more light in and foxgloves, welsh poppies and aquilegia have self sown quite happily.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-61533940556037002932015-05-31T10:30:00.000+01:002015-05-31T10:30:07.839+01:00May GardenJust made it, it is June tomorrow although it doesn't feel like it, cold and damp.<br />
Over all the garden is looking good, the Clematis Montana putting on a magnificent show as usual.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-28849822962840592772015-04-16T11:08:00.002+01:002015-04-16T11:08:34.376+01:00April GardenI've delayed this post as things are changing rapidly in the garden at the moment. My two camellias are blooming well. This one is nearly finished.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower of the month is the Iris Unguicularis which has been flowering since November.</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-59195410065943242672015-01-16T16:03:00.000+00:002015-01-16T16:03:00.841+00:00Snowdrops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The first snowdrops are out today. I wasn't sure how these would do as they were planted as bulbs and snowdrops do better planted 'in the green', however they seem to be growing well.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-48131579227712658622015-01-02T17:33:00.000+00:002015-01-02T17:33:45.312+00:00January GardenI'm hoping to show monthly pictures of my garden thoroughout the year.It has been sadly neglected recently due to various reasons but hopefully I'm getting it back on track. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the most neglected area, the pool and surroundings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've done a little work on this side, mainly clearing a large clump of nettles and planting bulbs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower of the month is <strong>Viburnum</strong> × <b>bodnantense</b> 'Dawn'. The scent is overwhelming and will fill a whole room.</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-560923593325442652014-12-30T11:39:00.000+00:002014-12-30T11:39:14.759+00:00Charity knitting<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I may have been neglecting this blog recently but my charity knitting has continued. These are a couple of jumpers for boys, I feel the bigger children are often forgotten, everyone likes to knit for babies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and here is a jumper for a little girl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A jacket and leggings set for a toddler.<br />
Loving Hands, the charity I knit for send clothing to Operation Orphan and also to Syria where warm clothing is much needed during the winter.</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-46223984573485437702014-09-08T11:23:00.000+01:002014-09-08T11:23:26.910+01:00Tomatoes 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The tomatoes are beginning to ripen. This is the largest so far, 200 gms and there are at least two more even larger. I must admit the flavour could be better. The best flavoured tomatoes I had were the year I was ill and they didn't get much watering and feeding. The flavour was superb.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13868193.post-55824477882708665562014-09-02T15:42:00.001+01:002014-09-02T15:42:46.789+01:00Tomatoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The tomatoes are continuing to grow to enormous size, notice the pound coin. Unfortunately most are remaining stubbornly green. <br />
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The courgettes haven't done so well, this is the first to reach a useful size. I'm just hoping that the good weather we are enjoying at the moment will last for a while longer.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562943012412611600noreply@blogger.com0