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by Diane
Tue May 19, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: Carrots, what carrots?
Replies: 8
Views: 3799

Re: Carrots, what carrots?

I grew the invisible variety too ☹️ I've given up on carrots now and planted Chioggia beetroot instead. Needless to say they all grew, gazillions of them, so I'm having to give some the little plantlets away.
by Diane
Thu May 14, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Sad
Replies: 6
Views: 3528

Re: Sad

I've written to David Austin roses, asking if maybe they could name one of their new roses, in the spring, after Nigel. They've replied back to say they are considering doing so. Hope they do. I'm sure it would sell well. If they don't then I have a cutting of a golden rose in my garden. I can't rem...
by Diane
Mon May 11, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Sad
Replies: 6
Views: 3528

Sad

Very sad to hear that Monty Don's lovely dog Nigel died suddenly after filming on Friday.
by Diane
Mon May 04, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: End of Spring Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 193
Views: 43625

Re: End of Spring Bits and Bobs.

You can use the offcuts - they root very easily. I created a hedge once, just by sticking in the offcuts from a single plant.
by Diane
Sun May 03, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: 2020 Spring Bits & Bobs
Replies: 142
Views: 29944

Re: 2020 Spring Bits & Bobs

So very sorry Robo. Sincere condolences.
by Diane
Sat May 02, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Growing Advice for beginners
Topic: low temperature in dawn and night in may -- threating runner bean vine ?
Replies: 13
Views: 11904

Re: low temperature in dawn and night in may -- threating runner bean vine ?

Mine are still in pots in the greenhouse - I'm going to wait for another 10 days or so. I'm on the south coast too.
by Diane
Sat May 02, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: End of Spring Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 193
Views: 43625

Re: End of Spring Bits and Bobs.

I'm near Bournemouth Airport and yesterday there were several large aircraft going over, many times. Turns out it was a training session for C- 17 Globemasters and Navy Hawk- for Brize Norton. Impressive sight and very loud. Also an Airbus to Kuala Lumpur to collect supplies for the NHS. A very inte...
by Diane
Fri May 01, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Calan Mai Hapus - Happy May Day
Replies: 7
Views: 3330

Re: Calan Mai Hapus - Happy May Day

Beautiful pic, thank you. I planted a packet of mixed hawthorn seeds in the autumn and notice today that at least 6 have sprouted. That's my contribution to mother nature s few years down the line, hopefully. :)
by Diane
Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: Sprouting tree stump
Replies: 5
Views: 3506

Re: Sprouting tree stump

Also chop away any remaining bark on the trunk.
by Diane
Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: St.George.
Replies: 5
Views: 3060

Re: St.George.

:lol: That's brilliant Alan.
by Diane
Wed Apr 22, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Babies.
Replies: 12
Views: 5073

Re: Babies.

Not too sure about that. It will still be an uncertain world to bring a baby in to, unless an absolutely safe and sure vaccine is available.
by Diane
Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:45 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Need advice on Garageband!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2873

Re: Need advice on Garageband!!

Hi - go to the Apple app store and you just click it to download. All instructions are there. Apparently it takes a little while.
by Diane
Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Need advice on Garageband!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2873

Re: Need advice on Garageband!!

My husband uses it for playing his guitar through. He makes backing tracks for himself and finds it very easy to use.
by Diane
Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Very early Spring Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 173
Views: 35648

Re: Very early Spring Bits and Bobs.

Today I made a Happy Corner :)
by Diane
Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Always look on the bright side
Replies: 7
Views: 3827

Re: Always look on the bright side

Heartwarming ❤️