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over a year ago
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....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!) |
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over a year ago
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You know it's going to rain in like an hour, right? 
In my window boxes I have little hebe because they have ace colour all year round. Plant pot gnomes. Then around them whatever flowery plants look most lively when I go to the shops. Bushy and colourful.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Fuchsias"
Aha! Thank you for responding!
These remind me of being a kid, the people down the road had a big fuchsia bush and I liked popping the buds open! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You know it's going to rain in like an hour, right?
In my window boxes I have little hebe because they have ace colour all year round. Plant pot gnomes. Then around them whatever flowery plants look most lively when I go to the shops. Bushy and colourful. "
It’s already raining in my heart! Yeah I know, I’m prepping and readying equipment and have a big A3 sketchbook for designing. It’s lazy efforts currently so rain won’t spoil play. 
Your box sounds ace. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Oooo, wild country/meadow flowers to attract bees and butterflies and then they will look beautiful and be good for nature. So lavender, purple emperor, phlox, foxgloves, lochinch, hyacinths etc. I've been tackling the garden stuff today - it's very exciting! I'm doing a sort of sensory cottage garden. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Come on, not even a “I’ll fill your box with...” comment?!
I need entertainment people, I’m nursing a broken heart and a bruised ego, for shame.
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Quite!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Oooo, wild country/meadow flowers to attract bees and butterflies and then they will look beautiful and be good for nature. So lavender, purple emperor, phlox, foxgloves, lochinch, hyacinths etc. I've been tackling the garden stuff today - it's very exciting! I'm doing a sort of sensory cottage garden. "
You just named two on my list!! Hahaha! Oh photos when yours is finished please, it sounds beautiful. That reminds me I need to make sure I don’t miss the open garden season this year. I love having a nosy around. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Come on, not even a “I’ll fill your box with...” comment?!
I need entertainment people, I’m nursing a broken heart and a bruised ego, for shame. "
Ffs patience woman! I'd gone in for my 8th lolly while I was thinking of my reply... Getting sunburnt is thirsty work. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Come on, not even a “I’ll fill your box with...” comment?!
I need entertainment people, I’m nursing a broken heart and a bruised ego, for shame.
Ffs patience woman! I'd gone in for my 8th lolly while I was thinking of my reply... Getting sunburnt is thirsty work. "
I know! But it was a whole ten minutes and you know how quickly my mind races!! I’m on operation massive distraction. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too."
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Come on, not even a “I’ll fill your box with...” comment?!
I need entertainment people, I’m nursing a broken heart and a bruised ego, for shame.
Ffs patience woman! I'd gone in for my 8th lolly while I was thinking of my reply... Getting sunburnt is thirsty work.
I know! But it was a whole ten minutes and you know how quickly my mind races!! I’m on operation massive distraction. "
Hope it works.
Investigate watering systems. I forgot to mention that my box is very dry. 
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Things that smell nice, taste nice, look nice. Rosemary, French lavender, chives, those really tiny strawberries, lemon thyme. That kind of thing."
Oh I love lemon thyme! Great shout! |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue. "
Lobelia? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Things that smell nice, taste nice, look nice. Rosemary, French lavender, chives, those really tiny strawberries, lemon thyme. That kind of thing."
Those tiny strawberries are like s. 
They cover the front path of my house in the summer.
Trailing lobelia. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Come on, not even a “I’ll fill your box with...” comment?!
I need entertainment people, I’m nursing a broken heart and a bruised ego, for shame.
Ffs patience woman! I'd gone in for my 8th lolly while I was thinking of my reply... Getting sunburnt is thirsty work.
I know! But it was a whole ten minutes and you know how quickly my mind races!! I’m on operation massive distraction.
Hope it works.
Investigate watering systems. I forgot to mention that my box is very dry.
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Now you make a good point there. Although I find it rather therapeutic doing early morning and early evening watering. And I’ve been harbouring a coil hose in my bedroom for a while now that’s finally out and about.
I wish your box moisture soon. |
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue. "
You're too early for most plants, lobelia etc isn't hardy. Aubretia is, you might find some in the nurseries. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
You're too early for most plants, lobelia etc isn't hardy. Aubretia is, you might find some in the nurseries. "
You’re far more knowledgeable than I! This is kinda the plan, find the aesthetics and scents I’d like and then work out which would be displays for when. Thanks, I’ll have a look at Aubretia. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have dandelions and a mini strawberry flower already. "
Oh! So you have!
I’ve currently got a sweep of bluebells under the grapevine at the back of the garden! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Nasturtiums. Violas. Lots of fuschia.
You can eat them. "
I did nasturtiums a different year because I wanted to use them in cooking, but they got nasty little flies on them. It rather put me off ever trying them again.  |
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)"
Just plant what ever you want, I'll pop round in a couple of weeks to trim your bush.. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)
Just plant what ever you want, I'll pop round in a couple of weeks to trim your bush.. "
Hoe hoe hoe |
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
You're too early for most plants, lobelia etc isn't hardy. Aubretia is, you might find some in the nurseries.
You’re far more knowledgeable than I! This is kinda the plan, find the aesthetics and scents I’d like and then work out which would be displays for when. Thanks, I’ll have a look at Aubretia. "
You've probably seen it spilling over walls. It's blue usually.
If you want something that will thrive now get some pansies and some ivy and intersperse with coloured primroses. |
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"Nasturtiums. Violas. Lots of fuschia.
You can eat them.
I did nasturtiums a different year because I wanted to use them in cooking, but they got nasty little flies on them. It rather put me off ever trying them again. "
That's blackfly, they love nasturtiams.
Pot marigold is edible and a gorgeous orange. |
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"Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue. "
I have offered to soften the edges of your box several times but I gave up trying.
It was obvious that there was no fuschia in it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
You're too early for most plants, lobelia etc isn't hardy. Aubretia is, you might find some in the nurseries.
You’re far more knowledgeable than I! This is kinda the plan, find the aesthetics and scents I’d like and then work out which would be displays for when. Thanks, I’ll have a look at Aubretia.
You've probably seen it spilling over walls. It's blue usually.
If you want something that will thrive now get some pansies and some ivy and intersperse with coloured primroses."
Yes! I recognise aubretia now I’ve seen a pic, that could work well!
Good suggestions, are you an avid gardener? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Nasturtiums. Violas. Lots of fuschia.
You can eat them.
I did nasturtiums a different year because I wanted to use them in cooking, but they got nasty little flies on them. It rather put me off ever trying them again.
That's blackfly, they love nasturtiams.
Pot marigold is edible and a gorgeous orange."
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
I have offered to soften the edges of your box several times but I gave up trying.
It was obvious that there was no fuschia in it. "
Excellent puns!! |
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
You're too early for most plants, lobelia etc isn't hardy. Aubretia is, you might find some in the nurseries.
You’re far more knowledgeable than I! This is kinda the plan, find the aesthetics and scents I’d like and then work out which would be displays for when. Thanks, I’ll have a look at Aubretia.
You've probably seen it spilling over walls. It's blue usually.
If you want something that will thrive now get some pansies and some ivy and intersperse with coloured primroses.
Yes! I recognise aubretia now I’ve seen a pic, that could work well!
Good suggestions, are you an avid gardener?"
Yes I am. Enthusiastic rather than expert . I recommend it for pleasure, relaxation, food and healing the soul.
I've been up to my elbows in compost today between posting rubbish on here lol. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)"
Go for a world record sunflower |
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)"
You need Frank - plants are his job.
If I looks pretty then I like it
B x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
You're too early for most plants, lobelia etc isn't hardy. Aubretia is, you might find some in the nurseries.
You’re far more knowledgeable than I! This is kinda the plan, find the aesthetics and scents I’d like and then work out which would be displays for when. Thanks, I’ll have a look at Aubretia.
You've probably seen it spilling over walls. It's blue usually.
If you want something that will thrive now get some pansies and some ivy and intersperse with coloured primroses.
Yes! I recognise aubretia now I’ve seen a pic, that could work well!
Good suggestions, are you an avid gardener?
Yes I am. Enthusiastic rather than expert . I recommend it for pleasure, relaxation, food and healing the soul.
I've been up to my elbows in compost today between posting rubbish on here lol. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)
Go for a world record sunflower"
Not a fan of sunflowers actually. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)
You need Frank - plants are his job.
If I looks pretty then I like it
B x"
I *do* need Frank! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have three tubs and an oblong planter that im going to put courgettes and borage in.
In one of the tubs im going to put herbs and in another i will grow sweet peas..
In the last one (which has no hole in the bottom) i will make a little water garden with water friendly plants.. i only have a small yard so dont have a lot of room |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Fuck gardening!
Started work on shovelling around 20m3 (probably more) of ground today.....most of it consisting of Clay once youre around 1 foot down
Can’t even get a mini excavator to fit through  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)
Go for a world record sunflower
Not a fan of sunflowers actually. "
World record turnip? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have three tubs and an oblong planter that im going to put courgettes and borage in.
In one of the tubs im going to put herbs and in another i will grow sweet peas..
In the last one (which has no hole in the bottom) i will make a little water garden with water friendly plants.. i only have a small yard so dont have a lot of room "
Sounds brilliant! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Fuck gardening!
Started work on shovelling around 20m3 (probably more) of ground today.....most of it consisting of Clay once youre around 1 foot down
Can’t even get a mini excavator to fit through "
I’m just imagining you sweaty. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I plant redwoods in my garden. Just so that in 300 years time someone will say " Which cunt planted that here!?".
You could achieve the same thing, more quickly with Eucalyptus."
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)
Go for a world record sunflower
Not a fan of sunflowers actually.
World record turnip?"
Window box?! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I plant redwoods in my garden. Just so that in 300 years time someone will say " Which cunt planted that here!?".
You could achieve the same thing, more quickly with Eucalyptus."
And you'd get Eucalyptus oil... and Koala. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I plant redwoods in my garden. Just so that in 300 years time someone will say " Which cunt planted that here!?".
You could achieve the same thing, more quickly with Eucalyptus.
And you'd get Eucalyptus oil... and Koala."
Awwww I like koalas |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
It must be faulty
Or I am?"
Do you pee on it ? Instead of watering it ? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
It must be faulty
Or I am?
Come on Artorez...
Basil Fawlty "
Oh crapadoodle! I’m off my game.
Nods, good one! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
It must be faulty
Or I am?
Do you pee on it ? Instead of watering it ? "
Urrr no. Should I?!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
It must be faulty
Or I am?
Do you pee on it ? Instead of watering it ?
Urrr no. Should I?! "
Yes that's the golden rules.
Lift one leg up and hop hop hop you tinkle on it |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
It must be faulty
Or I am?
Come on Artorez...
Basil Fawlty
Oh crapadoodle! I’m off my game.
Nods, good one!"
I was surprised you missed that one. I'm a meanie and laughed that you'd let it pass.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
It must be faulty
Or I am?
Do you pee on it ? Instead of watering it ?
Urrr no. Should I?!
Yes that's the golden rules.
Lift one leg up and hop hop hop you tinkle on it"
Oui |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
It must be faulty
Or I am?
Come on Artorez...
Basil Fawlty
Oh crapadoodle! I’m off my game.
Nods, good one!
I was surprised you missed that one. I'm a meanie and laughed that you'd let it pass.
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So mean! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I now know where to come for gardening advice ... although anyone wanting to come and plant my box is very welcome."
I’m more keen fingered than green fingered! |
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over a year ago
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"To be fair, my box hasn't been filled for a while. I even did some landscaping on thursday but got stood up "
Someone didn’t turn up to fill your landscaped box? Rude.. |
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"I now know where to come for gardening advice ... although anyone wanting to come and plant my box is very welcome.
I’m more keen fingered than green fingered!"
We must all start somewhere Blanche ... |
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"To be fair, my box hasn't been filled for a while. I even did some landscaping on thursday but got stood up
Someone didn’t turn up to fill your landscaped box? Rude.."
Very. He received a strongly worded letter telling him not to entertain applying for the position of box filler in the future as his application had now been shredded. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I now know where to come for gardening advice ... although anyone wanting to come and plant my box is very welcome.
I’m more keen fingered than green fingered!
We must all start somewhere Blanche ... "
I’m definitely a late starter in most things. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"To be fair, my box hasn't been filled for a while. I even did some landscaping on thursday but got stood up
Oh P, that’s annoying.
I know! I ended up going for a run instead "
Now that’s just crazy! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I now know where to come for gardening advice ... although anyone wanting to come and plant my box is very welcome.
I’m more keen fingered than green fingered!
We must all start somewhere Blanche ...
I’m definitely a late starter in most things. "
It's not the starting, it's how you finish that's important ... |
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over a year ago
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"I now know where to come for gardening advice ... although anyone wanting to come and plant my box is very welcome.
I’m more keen fingered than green fingered!
We must all start somewhere Blanche ...
I’m definitely a late starter in most things.
It's not the starting, it's how you finish that's important ..."
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water! "
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water!
Good point x"
I used one of those energy sachets from my cycling stuff. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water!
Good point x
I used one of those energy sachets from my cycling stuff. "
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water! "
But please don't use honey. I have read several articles which say that giving honey to bees is dangerous if it comes from a different type of bee. So sugar water only please people.
Apologies if I am wrong. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water!
But please don't use honey. I have read several articles which say that giving honey to bees is dangerous if it comes from a different type of bee. So sugar water only please people.
Apologies if I am wrong. "
I found this:
“Don’t be tempted to offer tired bees honey – in most cases the honey isn’t suitable as a lot of honey is imported and may not always be right for native British bees. And only ever offer white granulated sugar – never offer demerara, or any artificial or diet sweeteners.” |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take. "
Use the living herbs that you buy from the supermarket...just repot them into a tub.. thats what i do |
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water!
But please don't use honey. I have read several articles which say that giving honey to bees is dangerous if it comes from a different type of bee. So sugar water only please people.
Apologies if I am wrong.
I found this:
“Don’t be tempted to offer tired bees honey – in most cases the honey isn’t suitable as a lot of honey is imported and may not always be right for native British bees. And only ever offer white granulated sugar – never offer demerara, or any artificial or diet sweeteners.”"
Imagine the disappointed bee! " Hold on a minute, this is fuckin' aspartame!" |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Put some herbs for cooking.
Basil, morrocon mint, flat and curly parsley...
I can never get basil to take.
Use the living herbs that you buy from the supermarket...just repot them into a tub.. thats what i do"
That’s what I tried. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water!
But please don't use honey. I have read several articles which say that giving honey to bees is dangerous if it comes from a different type of bee. So sugar water only please people.
Apologies if I am wrong.
I found this:
“Don’t be tempted to offer tired bees honey – in most cases the honey isn’t suitable as a lot of honey is imported and may not always be right for native British bees. And only ever offer white granulated sugar – never offer demerara, or any artificial or diet sweeteners.”
Imagine the disappointed bee! " Hold on a minute, this is fuckin' aspartame!" "
Ikr?!
Bee huffs and mutters “fucking body shaming me and all” |
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"What is important at the moment is feeding and watering bees! The bees are out but the flowers arn't, so get out your plates of sugar water!
But please don't use honey. I have read several articles which say that giving honey to bees is dangerous if it comes from a different type of bee. So sugar water only please people.
Apologies if I am wrong.
I found this:
“Don’t be tempted to offer tired bees honey – in most cases the honey isn’t suitable as a lot of honey is imported and may not always be right for native British bees. And only ever offer white granulated sugar – never offer demerara, or any artificial or diet sweeteners.”
Imagine the disappointed bee! " Hold on a minute, this is fuckin' aspartame!"
Ikr?!
Bee huffs and mutters “fucking body shaming me and all”"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue. "
Lobellia |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
You're too early for most plants, lobelia etc isn't hardy. Aubretia is, you might find some in the nurseries.
You’re far more knowledgeable than I! This is kinda the plan, find the aesthetics and scents I’d like and then work out which would be displays for when. Thanks, I’ll have a look at Aubretia. "
You can still buy tender plants now though if you find some you especially like. Then plant them when the weather is more steady. |
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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
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Are forget me nots out of the question?
Livingston Daisies come out when it’s sunny.
Aubretia is a great trailing plant.
I like azaelias in a pot and you could put a frame in and have a clematis. They like dry soil.
I’m more green fingered than I thought. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Lavender is a favourite of mine coupled with something that will trail to soften the edges a bit.
You could have a herb pot, thyme, basil, some dill maybe. Lettuce and tiny tomato plants too.
Lavender is always a great choice, but you are absolutely right re the need for softening. I’d like to find a slightly trailing small white flowering plant or blue.
Lobellia"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Sweet peas always look lovely and smell heavenly.
Geraniums are easy as they don’t need lots of watering, the hanging ones mixed in would look good. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Are forget me nots out of the question?
Livingston Daisies come out when it’s sunny.
Aubretia is a great trailing plant.
I like azaelias in a pot and you could put a frame in and have a clematis. They like dry soil.
I’m more green fingered than I thought. "
I adore forget-me-nots!!
The clematis I planted is so happy it has grown up into the trees! It’s called Jingle Bells and so flowers just after Christmas! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"....I just purchased a new lawnmower, arrives tomorrow. And more potting compost.
I’m going to throw myself into gardening to mend my soul.
What should I put in my lovely wooden planter/window boxes in the next week or so? Inspire me, please.
(I’ve got three ideas already but can’t decide so I’m going to see if anyone suggests one of them and take it as serendipity or see if anyone gives me an even better idea!)
Go for a world record sunflower
Not a fan of sunflowers actually.
World record turnip?
Window box?!"
World biggest cress? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Blanche, I highly recommend Wednesday's episode of Britain in Bloom. You'll never guess where it was filmed.
Was it Shrewsbury per chance? "
I don't believe it, I said you'd never guess. You guessed it in one! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Blanche, I highly recommend Wednesday's episode of Britain in Bloom. You'll never guess where it was filmed.
Was it Shrewsbury per chance?
I don't believe it, I said you'd never guess. You guessed it in one!"
I got smarts you know! |
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