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Post by andy on Jan 11, 2008 13:36:10 GMT
And the Begonia tubers are in....£3.49 for 5  .....lots of varieties and colours and habbits...a big spend up is in order next week !!! Tuberous begonias are going to be the main feature in the garden this summer. Spoke to my friend there and she said the bedding plugs are due in next week too Gettin' exciting now  |
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Post by borderbabe on Jan 11, 2008 13:48:39 GMT
Write out 100 times I must boast about the GC and upset all those who cant get today! ;D ;D
In case you haven't guessed I'm envious!
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Post by borderbabe on Jan 11, 2008 13:48:59 GMT
Write out 100 times I must boast about the GC and upset all those who cant get there today! ;D ;D
In case you haven't guessed I'm envious!
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Post by borderbabe on Jan 11, 2008 13:55:59 GMT
I did this twice 'cos I'd missed a word out! My new Year's resolution was to proof read before posting! <dohsmiley>
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Post by Jardack on Jan 11, 2008 20:02:23 GMT
lol I had to read it 3 times to work out what word you missed out  Jardack |
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Post by Jardack on Jan 11, 2008 20:03:50 GMT
and I meant to say, I went on Thursday for a wander and was tempted by lots of things, but didn't fancy the weather for planting them out so came away empty handed.
There were lots of little pots of snowdrops which would look lovely under my tree...
Jardack
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Post by Weeterrier on Jan 12, 2008 16:36:47 GMT
Looking forward to seeing photos of "under your tree"
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Post by Jardack on Jan 12, 2008 17:36:43 GMT
Looking forward to seeing photos of "under your tree" I am looking forward to posting some  There are lots of shoots at the minute but I am being patient (ish!!) Jardack |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2008 17:45:55 GMT
Hi there! Just feeling my way around the site. Have only managed to look at the garden today Fran |
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Post by thecleaninglady on Jan 12, 2008 20:12:37 GMT
My best friend and I have been to 2 GC's today but didn't buy anything there.
Bought some seeds in Wilkinson's though.
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Post by Auricula on Jan 13, 2008 1:26:49 GMT
My local GC is still awash with Xmas gear that they are trying to shift!!  |
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Post by carolann on Jan 13, 2008 9:02:09 GMT
I went yesterday no Begonia's yet though but I did buy a Red Hot Poker Root thingy, 2 Canna's root/corms? a Papaver Orientale - Pinnacle and 2 pkts of seeds and got 1 extra free and there was 10% off when I got to the till. I will be going again in the coming weeks just to see what they get in.
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Post by Barbara on Jan 13, 2008 11:58:11 GMT
My local GC is still awash with Xmas gear that they are trying to shift!! yes but you can get some real bargains then, i bought candles last year at less than half price  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 13, 2008 12:07:58 GMT
My local GC is still awash with Xmas gear that they are trying to shift!! yes but you can get some real bargains then, i bought candles last year at less than half price I love a bargain and wanted some of those tiny white lights, a trip to GC just after Christmas bagged me some which were £23 marked down to £11.50, well pleased, and they are indoor or outdoor ;D |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jan 13, 2008 16:13:49 GMT
We usually go too just after Chrimbo and buy things half price for the following year! Lights and garlands and things that is, not plants!!!
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Post by andy on Jan 15, 2008 16:23:14 GMT
I've only gone and done it !!!!!!!
3 each of the following begonia tubers
Picotee yellow (red edged, orange flowers)
Marginata crispa yellow (red edged, yellow frilly flowers)
Marginata crispa white (red edged, white frilly flowers)
Rosebud (pink and white doubles)
Memory orange (pure orange double flowers)
Frimbrata Salmon
Frimbrata yellow
Frimbrata white
Frimbrata scarlet
Pendula salmon
Pendula scarlet
Pendula yellow
Might go back for a couple more yet.
Oh...and a big bag of compost !!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Amo on Jan 15, 2008 16:40:03 GMT
Me thinks you like begonias then??
I used to have three corms that I used to resurrect each year and hang up in the greenhouse (my haven then!). I'm not a huge fan but those huge, rose like blooms sure did put a smile on my face!!! Shame they didn't smell like roses too!
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Post by andy on Jan 15, 2008 16:50:38 GMT
Well each yeat Amo, i seem to go for different "main plants"....last year was Cannas but they didn't do well because of the lousy summer. However, i grew some Tuberous begonias from plugs and they were stunning.
So this year i'm going to do it but be a bit more organised.
;D
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Post by Amo on Jan 15, 2008 17:25:37 GMT
I'm sure the effect will be stunning with all those varieties Andy. I look forward to the pictures.  I'm affraid the term 'loose planting' applies to our garden (translated means, far from organised, as my brain doesn't understand!!!). ;D ;D |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 15, 2008 18:28:25 GMT
i love them in hanging baskets, but i'm not a fan of them else-where. but you should have a great display there andy |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 15, 2008 18:38:06 GMT
I am still trying to find the Tuberous begonia "Champagne"....I can get them as plants 3.99 Euro (around 3 Pounds UK) per plant last year but not as a tuber or a plug. I took so many cuttings last year from the 3 plants that I have had but they are all dying. I will try and get some more this year - the tubers are still OK from last year at least.
I must admit that I love the Tuberous Begonias. I do hope that we get a good summer and you can take some pics Andy.
RF
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 15, 2008 23:02:31 GMT
 I just want to go to a GC sooooooooooon ;D
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Post by andy on Jan 16, 2008 14:35:20 GMT
Just been to homebase and come home with an 8 foot peach tree.....£9.99 They also had plums, apples, pears and cherries ....all decent size and all for one little coin under a tenner ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 16, 2008 14:54:13 GMT
Oooooh Andy you naughty thing Did you happen to notice what the Apples were, I'd love a mini one. Mind you I bet they'll go quick at that price and I won't be able to get till the weekend and thats if I can talk OH into going |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 16, 2008 15:47:28 GMT
i've still got christmas vouchers to spend ;D
i was thinking about a little apple tree.
but it would have to go in a pot.
i have a plum tree, but it did'nt do much last year, might have been the weather,
i'll give it one more chance.
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Post by Auricula on Jan 16, 2008 17:26:31 GMT
Tried again - G.C ( Wyevale - the only GC within 20miles of here ) acres of bare shelves/a few seed potatoes and loads of Xmas tat!!!  |
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Post by Amo on Jan 16, 2008 17:34:53 GMT
Awww Auricula!!!
I used to do The Trip. In the hols my daughter used to love it too, but I'd make a flask, clear the boot and put in extra plastic and spend a whole day visiting the GC's out to quite a distance. It was a well known and pre planned route mind but I still managed to visit about 10 centres. And the route for the day was an out and back again one so if I spotted something I wasn't too sure of I could always re visit on the way home!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2008 22:35:55 GMT
Went to our local gc and bought a Yostaberry seemingley it is a cross blackurrent and gooseberry going to plant it out when we have a cool day |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 18, 2008 9:34:15 GMT
My neighbour was talking about getting one last year .....I don't know whether he did in the end...he said something about them not setting fruit very well. However they do look rather nice.....do let us know how you go on supergran.
RF
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 18, 2008 9:40:06 GMT
I plan on going to the local GC that rebuild. They might have damaged but otherwise fine plants on offer Went to the other one yesterday to order my cactus Dahlia seeds only to find it impossible But I did buy Dafs Bridal crown in bud so that soon will make the outside table look fab. ;D Of to Vreeken ( by phone ) to see if they can get my seeds. |
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.....lots of varieties and colours and habbits...a big spend up is in order next week !!! Tuberous begonias are going to be the main feature in the garden this summer.
There are lots of shoots at the minute but I am being patient (ish!!)
