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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 5 days, 18 hours ago
I have done another trailing geranium today Sheila I have not hung them up as yet stood outside on buckets. We have had some very cold east winds lately which catch the front of our house where the baskets are going, it looks like they are moving to another direction now so I will hang them up in a day or so.I have to refix the brackets as I took…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 5 days, 18 hours ago
They look fine to me Allan I used to sow mine a bit earlier and had the same problem ie getting leggy before it was warm enough to plant out so now I delay sowing to about end of April beginning of May ready to plant out end of May.
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Frank AKA seasider posted an update 6 days, 18 hours ago
I planted up 3 hanging baskets today 2 petunia and 1 trailing geranium, first time I have tried geranium so here’s hoping. I haven’t hung them up yet as although the sunny weather is lovely we still have a very cold east wind and very cold at night. Also planted today 4 cucumbers in G/H. Runner beans are coming on in G/H ready to go in cold frame…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Hi Karen I did wonder about the weather early on this year, we had some very dark overcast days and as I said to Dixon I wondered if grow lights are much of an advantage. What I don`t understand was the complete failure of any petunia to germinate after my 1st attempt last year was such a success. I suppose you put that down to gardening and my…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Hi Dixon sorry for the delay in replying I have just seen this post. I am glad the propagator work for you I have found it really useful, I have just taken mine apart and stored it for next year when I hope to have another attempt at growing begonia seeds, Allan has provided some good advice which I will try, I don`t like to be beaten. I had…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 3 weeks ago
I pressure washed it the other week got rid of the winter mess so I am glad you like it Cilla.
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 3 weeks ago
Yes Cilla following yesterday mornings heavy rain today has been lovely, it gives you a bit of encouragement doesn`t it
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 3 weeks ago
Thanks, Gertie the aubrieta is performing really well this year despite the cold spring. I was beginning to wonder.
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 3 weeks ago
I am glad you like it Sheila I am pleased with the yellow Alyssum this year the scent from it is really strong from yards away.
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Taken today I can`t believe the change in 3 weeks
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 2 days ago
This was taken 3 weeks ago
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seasider added 3 Photos 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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This was taken 3 weeks ago
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Taken today I can`t believe the change in 3 weeks
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It all looks very colourful Frank.
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Beautiful, a ball of sunshine.
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It is incredible how things have suddenly come into growth Frank. I love that paving.
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Ooh it’s getting better’n’ better Frank
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full of latent promise
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absolutely gorgeous
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I love the blues too
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These photographs have been taken by a gardener who is in charge of his environment – absolutely brilliant. If Satan ever wants to tempt me, he would only have to promise me an environment like this, instead of the mess tipping into chaos that I have.
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I am glad you like it Sheila I am pleased with the yellow Alyssum this year the scent from it is really strong from yards away.
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Thanks, Gertie the aubrieta is performing really well this year despite the cold spring. I was beginning to wonder.
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I pressure washed it the other week got rid of the winter mess so I am glad you like it Cilla.
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Frank AKA seasider posted an update 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Evening all we have had a much better day today got rid of the northerly gale and replaced with some sun. At last plants are starting to move now I was beginning to wonder if a lot of them had survived but looking good now.
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Evening Frank Same weather here although the clouds are gathering again. Things I thought I had lost have tiny shoots appearing.
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Yes Cilla following yesterday mornings heavy rain today has been lovely, it gives you a bit of encouragement doesn`t it
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 weeks ago
The edit method has worked fine Allan thank you for that, the 2nd pic is my cold frame and the 3rd is my propagator just with some geranium cuttings stood in, but you can see the idea I use with a polycarbonate lid on for propagating.
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 weeks ago
These were some of the Petunias I grew from seed last year and hopefully, this next photo is my propagator. I still couldn`t attach 2 photos at the same time.
Can I ask Allan, are your seed trays heated from the bottom, and what temperature do you germinate at? because the seed packet info isn`t very reliable as I have discovered. -
Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 weeks ago
These were some of the Petunias I grew from seed last year and hopefully, this next photo is my propagator. I still couldn`t attach 2 photos at the same time.
Can I ask Allan, are your seed trays heated from the bottom, and what temperature do you germinate at? because the seed packet info isn`t very reliable as I have discovered. -
Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 weeks ago
These were some of the Petunias I grew from seed last year and hopefully, this next photo is my propagator. I still couldn`t attach 2 photos at the same time.
Can I ask Allan, are your seed trays heated from the bottom, and what temperature do you germinate at? because the seed packet info isn`t very reliable as I have discovered. -
Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 weeks ago
Allan I will try again to upload some photos here’s hoping. I wouldn`t mind but I have done it before.
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 weeks, 1 day ago
For some reason Allen the file has failed to upload ( just like my seeds) will try later when I have more time.
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from Seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 weeks, 1 day ago
This is some of the petunias I grew last year.
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They usually go out on my birthday the 15th Frank,But they were getting a bit leggy,So I took a chance with them,
They look fine to me Allan I used to sow mine a bit earlier and had the same problem ie getting leggy before it was warm enough to plant out so now I delay sowing to about end of April beginning of May ready to plant out end of May.
My hanging baskets are outside hanging, and I have bush tomatoes planted in tubs flowering outside – but am alert to the possible need to bring them indoors overnight. I have been hardening the Rhondda Blacks off for days and am desperate to get them planted up – but I’m chicken…….
I have done another trailing geranium today Sheila I have not hung them up as yet stood outside on buckets. We have had some very cold east winds lately which catch the front of our house where the baskets are going, it looks like they are moving to another direction now so I will hang them up in a day or so.I have to refix the brackets as I took…[Read more]