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Post by Chuckles on Jan 7, 2007 18:08:38 GMT
Hi all, hope you like this thread idea. I've been mulling it over in my head since last night. Like most on here I enjoy the general chat and the garden chat too. When I login I always have a quick scan at the last 60 posts bit first to see what the general chat is ;D sometimes I join in sometimes I don't ;D. I don't go into the full Anyone want a chat thread itself regularly and probably miss loads of juicy gossip.  Last night while scanning through the last 60 posts I noticed some useful garden chat in there and it made think what other gardening bits have I or other members missed out on  Thats when it  ........why don't we have an Anyone want a Gardening Chat thread for just such general garden chat. So here it is. We have quite a few specialist threads in Gardening and we shouldn't forget these are there and can be added to no matter how old they are. I've added to the Hanging Basket thread today that was started back in September. It may be that some of the general garden chat may be better with it's own thread  Hope this takes off.......who will be the first to add and get this going. Chuckles  |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 7, 2007 18:37:14 GMT
What a good idea, BB and though this'll be a bit of a one-sided chat as any minute now I'm off to get dinner ready, I can't help sharing (boasting about) my pre-occupation today - I thought I'd get a patch ready for the GW trials, and the bit selected was under such a canopy of ivy, I decided that had to go first... 4 hours later I had this heap to deal with:  There's an equal load over the other side of the wall, and plenty of potentially damaging rooted stuff in the brickwork - so it's 'work in progress' and Monday pretty well taken care of... I hope others are on the starting blocks now for the trials? OM. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 7, 2007 18:41:48 GMT
Lovely OM - it will certainly keep you out of mischief - hate the stuff myself.
I have just been looking at the Companion Planting Chart that Spru did from Lottie Lady - well I thought I knew a bit about gardening but what is Irish Potato and please don't say a spud from the other side of the water.....
Rosefriend
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Post by Plocket on Jan 7, 2007 18:43:25 GMT
It's a fabulous idea BB!
Love the wall OM - I've got a thing about walled gardens.
I'm not sure I can add much to the gardening chat at the moment except that I bought my first batch of seeds today ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 7, 2007 18:54:20 GMT
Dont know whether this belongs here or on weather or both, but the wind has made a right mess of my GH!
We have done what we can but Im pretty sure it wont last the night. Ive brought in the plants I can find room for but have had to leave the rest to take its chances.
I keep looking out of the window expecting it to have blown away......... either piece by piece or wholesale. I have put the biggest pots into corners and put the rest behind the shed t
This weather is set for a while, Im told, and some of you must be experiencing it...... or part of it, now. Has anyone got any tips on keeping the damage to a minimum?
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 7, 2007 18:57:09 GMT
Good idea Chuckles. I'm gagging to get some gardening in...nothing yet so far this year apart from the planning of a vegetable patch (causing arguments already with OH!) I got my seed packet tin out today and plan to have a look though this evening, I notice that the plant trials are all veg...aren't we doing any flowers then? It looks highly probable that OH will want to do the veg plot  I was sooooo looking forward to growing them..but I spose I should be pleased he wants to play, and should share like a good girl...I'm thinking about it.....  |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 7, 2007 18:58:24 GMT
Sweetleaf, a friend of mine covers his in bad spells with the same 'blanket' of green shade netting he uses in the summer (actually commercial windbreak netting) pegged down like a tent, held by loops of elasticated 'bungey' rope...
OM
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 7, 2007 18:59:13 GMT
Dont know whether this belongs here or on weather or both, but the wind has made a right mess of my GH! We have done what we can but Im pretty sure it wont last the night. Ive brought in the plants I can find room for but have had to leave the rest to take its chances. I keep looking out of the window expecting it to have blown away......... either piece by piece or wholesale. I have put the biggest pots into corners and put the rest behind the shed t This weather is set for a while, Im told, and some of you must be experiencing it...... or part of it, now. Has anyone got any tips on keeping the damage to a minimum?  poor you. I can hear the wind raging here too...we have quite a sheltered garden but the fence has been swaying in a disturbing manner....ooer...... |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 7, 2007 18:59:19 GMT
Dont know whether this belongs here or on weather or both, but the wind has made a right mess of my GH! Has anyone got any tips on keeping the damage to a minimum? Is it a glass GH or a plastic one Sweetleaf? |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 7, 2007 19:02:13 GMT
Good idea Chuckles.
I got my seed packet tin out today and plan to have a look though this evening, I notice that the plant trials are all veg...aren't we doing any flowers then?
HI CPB
Sweet peas and Sunflowers can be grown as well - I am looking forward to the sweet peas actually - I love the smell of them.
The things I do will have to be in pots anyway as I haven't got the room. The runner beans will probably be on the drainpipe or the fencing.... no wonder that people think that I am slightly odd...
Rosefriend
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 7, 2007 19:03:26 GMT
Its plastic, too many footballs over the fence to risk a glass one, although OH said today it should have been glass!
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 7, 2007 19:06:56 GMT
Good idea Chuckles.
I got my seed packet tin out today and plan to have a look though this evening, I notice that the plant trials are all veg...aren't we doing any flowers then?HI CPB Sweet peas and Sunflowers can be grown as well - I am looking forward to the sweet peas actually - I love the smell of them. The things I do will have to be in pots anyway as I haven't got the room. The runner beans will probably be on the drainpipe or the fencing.... no wonder that people think that I am slightly odd... Rosefriend[/quote  forgot about the sunflowers and sweetpeas....sorry X |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 7, 2007 19:10:17 GMT
I was going to say something similar to OM - my grandpa used to have three ropes over the top of his plastic greenhouse which were permanently tied to metal stakes he'd banged deep into the ground. They weren't really tight but all three ropes went over the ridge so that it was securely held down. Does that make sense?
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 7, 2007 19:13:15 GMT
Sweetleaf, a friend of mine covers his in bad spells with the same 'blanket' of green shade netting he uses in the summer (actually commercial windbreak netting) pegged down like a tent, held by loops of elasticated 'bungey' rope... OM Good Idea OM (but I have no netting) OH has tied the doors shut and Ive put some concrete blocks on the base framework to stop it lifting......... the original bolts which went into concrete were pulled loose. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 7, 2007 19:36:22 GMT
Just want to butt in and say OM, I am DEEPLY envious of your walls. I LOVE walled gardens... you LUCKY b****r!
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 7, 2007 19:42:06 GMT
Walls, 4P? - it's somewhere to sit I s'pose... it's the acre in between them that's the bugger...
OM.
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Post by andy on Jan 7, 2007 19:44:18 GMT
We have a beautiful victorian walled garden at work which has just been completely restored back to its original planting scheme....complete with laburnum walk. I'll get some photos in the summer
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Post by MamIDdau on Jan 7, 2007 21:18:08 GMT
When I get some pennies I'm ordering some herbs from nickys seeds. I've got some already but I want to grow some other stuff like garlic chives, lemon coriander, summer savory, chamomile, bay and borage. Was thinkin of rue and tansy but I don't want to keep cats away and I don't want to worry about my bunnies or anything else chewing on the tansy.
I've been doing a lot of reading and research this weekend about companion planting and makin a list of what plants I want to own eventually/if I have the money.
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Post by Spruance on Jan 7, 2007 22:20:35 GMT
I have just been looking at the Companion Planting Chart that Spru did from Lottie Lady - well I thought I knew a bit about gardening but what is Irish Potato and please don't say a spud from the other side of the water..... Rosefriend I must say that I did a double-take at Irish Potatoes myself RF. Anyway, it seems that white potatoes are known as Irish Potatoes from the time of the Irish Potato Famine. Live & learn! |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 7, 2007 23:41:36 GMT
Well haven't you all been busy on here tonight,  . Unfortunately I've not been around so missed joining in on the gdn chat, we had friends round for a meal. Thanks 4P for being the 1st contributor to the new thread. I found a pkt of seeds in the back of my kitchen draw the other day. Sturts Desert Pea (Swainsona Formosa) it's a desert flower from Australia. I think someone brought them back as a prez some 7 or 8 years ago. That really is some wall OMS. That pile of Ivy is crying out for a pyromaniac like me, wish I lived nearer ;D Guess Spruance did a google like I did ......The white potato is referred to as the "Irish potato" because it is associated with the potato famine in Ireland in the 19th century. Plocket, I would give anything for a walled gdn like that wouldn't you, all that Clem space Poor you sweetleaf, hope your GH stays put. It's fairly windy here too at the moment, hate it. Oh CPB you gotta make OH share the veg gdn with you, that's not fair. Tell him I'll get on a bus to Leicester and come sort him out I'm hoping to grow some chamomile Aprilaydee good companion planting for cabbage and onions I believe. |
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Post by lottielady on Jan 8, 2007 7:45:05 GMT
I have just been looking at the Companion Planting Chart that Spru did from Lottie Lady - well I thought I knew a bit about gardening but what is Irish Potato and please don't say a spud from the other side of the water..... Rosefriend I must say that I did a double-take at Irish Potatoes myself RF. Anyway, it seems that white potatoes are known as Irish Potatoes from the time of the Irish Potato Famine. Live & learn! I think the chart is American so that may explain it too! The basic groups are there so I find it is handy to refer to. LLx |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 8, 2007 8:53:13 GMT
Plocket, I would give anything for a walled gdn like that wouldn't you, all that Clem space What a dream BB - I'd be in heaven!  |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 8, 2007 9:14:32 GMT
I'm so excited: I've just ordered my wormery from Wiggly Wigglers! I've gone for the Extra Value pack but with the January discount it costs just about the same as the basic wormery. I hope it comes quickly because I've a stack of stuff to go in it, which won't fit into my composter. I really must get out there and dig out some of the done compost - at least there should be some done compost!!!
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 8, 2007 9:17:33 GMT
I'd get that done now while we still have this warm sunshine and blue skies. I've heard that bad weather may be on the way.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 8, 2007 9:25:09 GMT
It's supposed to be rain, rain and more rain in the next few days. I just don't feel like going out and doing compost at the moment - I had a lovely hot shower this morning and feel CLEAN!!!!
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Post by oldmoleskins on Jan 8, 2007 10:03:23 GMT
Just a thought, raised in a "Seed Trials" thread:
if you haven't already used it, the current T&M mail order catalogue comes with a £5 voucher and two free packs.
Still awaiting mine to see if there's any catch, but it appears to be as straightforward as that, and with no minimum order!!
OM.
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Post by Alicat on Jan 8, 2007 10:08:18 GMT
I'm so excited: I've just ordered my wormery from Wiggly Wigglers! I've gone for the Extra Value pack but with the January discount it costs just about the same as the basic wormery. I hope it comes quickly because I've a stack of stuff to go in it, which won't fit into my composter. I really must get out there and dig out some of the done compost - at least there should be some done compost!!! Morning plocket Which wormery did you go for. can of worms or worm factory. |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 8, 2007 10:57:45 GMT
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Post by Alicat on Jan 8, 2007 11:11:22 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Jan 8, 2007 11:13:54 GMT
They say it should take about a week. I thought carefully about yours because it's really nice, but decided as I had the money that I'd go with the round one! Did it take long for yours to get going? Can you give me any tips? At the moment I'm saving shredded paper, vegetable and fruit waste, and tea bags to go in. But not citrus fruit! I am considering keeping it in the garage over winter - what do you think?
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I was sooooo looking forward to growing them..but I spose I should be pleased he wants to play, and should share like a good girl...I'm thinking about it..... 
. Unfortunately I've not been around so missed joining in on the gdn chat, we had friends round for a meal.