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Post by prodigal gardener on May 12, 2008 19:42:02 GMT
Now that I have been traumatised by tatoos and spiders I feel the need for some nice pictures.....................I am very fickle when it comes to my favourite plants. The favourite seems to be what ever one I think looks best on any given day. Todays is our Wisteria.....     The photo's dont do it justice and the smell is heavenly! So come on people what is your top of the pops this week and show us the pictures.................. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on May 12, 2008 19:43:41 GMT
Oh wow - mine is just all buds at the moment
I will post a piccy when it flowers ;D
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Post by Amo on May 12, 2008 19:54:13 GMT
Mine has got to be the poppy I posted. You can see the red from right across the garden. And yes it is that red!!!  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 12, 2008 20:07:31 GMT
WOWIE Amo! Thats gorgeous ;D
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Post by Weeterrier on May 13, 2008 7:05:42 GMT
Karlslass, you have certainly been successful with that Wisteria, it's a beauty. Wish I could have the same success  A well deserved top of the pops.  And Amo, I've already commented on your poppy, it's a stoater. ;D PS Karlslass, is it the wo :Dnderful Karl who keeps the outside of the house looking so spic and span? |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 13, 2008 17:36:30 GMT
Well actually WT, the outside of the house hasn't been touched since we moved in 4 years ago except for a quick wash down when he built the arched wall and fitted the gate! It is really overdue for some attention. Sadly the previous owners saw fit to paint the stone window ledges and coins (fancy corner stones) so they all need sanding off and redoing. We were going to try and get it all back to the stone, but dont think its going to work. We also need all new sofit and fascia  and the old (very old) cast guttering and downpipes also need attention. Wish I knew a builder!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like the bloke who used to own our house just slapped coats of paint over everything rather than renew it. He did manage to replace the windows with lovely uPVC double glazing tho  Still could be worse, we could still be living in our old house with a tiny garden |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 13, 2008 18:26:46 GMT
These are todays faves. Told you I was fickle! The Wisteria still looks lovely but I have noticed that the Aqualiga is flowering  My Pelargonum which has been stuck in the greenhouse since last "summer"  Viola basket  Geums just coming into flower.  |
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Post by Missredhead on May 13, 2008 18:33:47 GMT
Viola basket  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 13, 2008 18:53:39 GMT
Oh thank you MRH. Never had one of those before  ;D |
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Post by flowersfriend on May 13, 2008 19:02:12 GMT
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 13, 2008 19:05:21 GMT
How kind of you Thanks ;D
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Post by Missredhead on May 13, 2008 19:08:52 GMT
well...it's a lovely pic. beautiful colours. ;D
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Post by Ruthie on May 13, 2008 19:39:50 GMT
For Pzazz this is the current favourite.  But for style and diminutive grace this is the one  |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2008 20:23:29 GMT
Mine has got to be the poppy I posted. You can see the red from right across the garden. And yes it is that red!!! Stunning. So good, I now have it as my computer's wallpaper for a few days, if that's ok. FA x |
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Post by Amo on May 14, 2008 6:25:45 GMT
Viola basket I can never keep them going like that!!  You're more than welcome FA, the red makes my eyes go funny! I thought it was the way the camera took the pic but, no, they make my eyes go funny in the garden too Eye test today though |
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Post by flowersfriend on May 14, 2008 12:16:39 GMT
Mine has got to be the poppy I posted. You can see the red from right across the garden. And yes it is that red!!! Stunning. So good, I now have it as my computer's wallpaper for a few days, if that's ok. FA x Its so vivid. FF x  |
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Post by Tig on May 14, 2008 15:16:54 GMT
Stunning. So good, I now have it as my computer's wallpaper for a few days, if that's ok. FA x Its so vivid. FF x  x Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 14, 2008 16:32:03 GMT
wonderful photos everyone. KL I'd love to smell that beautiful wisteria, you don't see any of them around where I live. Well done on growing such a lovely healthy plant. |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 15, 2008 16:59:13 GMT
Thanks LNG more luck than judgement ;D Come on folks lets have some more pretties then....
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Post by Weeterrier on May 15, 2008 17:12:21 GMT
Just for you KL, despite being nearly asleep at the computer, I dragged myself to my wee cloakroom window and took everything off the ledge, just to take this photo for your thread. Rather a boring very old cherry tree at the side of the house, but it is the star of the garden for a short while every year, Though I have never seen it as good as this year. Dripping with blossom.  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on May 16, 2008 18:42:01 GMT
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO look at that, how beautiful. Thanks Wee. Fancy you doing that for me - thats very nice  |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 17, 2008 9:52:11 GMT
[quote author=weeterrier board=photos thread=5954 Rather a boring very old cherry tree at the side of the house, but it is the star of the garden for a short while every year, Though I have never seen it as good as this year. Dripping with blossom. [/quote] Absolutely stunning WT |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 17, 2008 9:56:13 GMT
Just for you KL, despite being nearly asleep at the computer, I dragged myself to my wee cloakroom window and took everything off the ledge, just to take this photo for your thread. Rather a boring very old cherry tree at the side of the house, but it is the star of the garden for a short while every year, Though I have never seen it as good as this year. Dripping with blossom. I ment this of course |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jul 8, 2008 17:31:51 GMT
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Post by prodigal gardener on Jul 8, 2008 17:32:44 GMT
Now lets see yours ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jul 15, 2008 10:38:09 GMT
This is one of my faves taken a few days ago, its a climber and the smell is divine. Most of the flowers are now going over and I keep dead heading because it's putting on new growth ready for a second smaller flush of flowers a bit later  |
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Post by Ruthie on Jul 16, 2008 19:56:21 GMT
This is definately top of my hit parade at the moment. Gypsophila elegans 'Rosea' (I think). It's been in the same spot for more years than I can remember and I daren't split it in case I lose it!  |
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Post by Tig on Aug 6, 2008 11:48:23 GMT
I rescued a Loncera Brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' from an outlet we visited on 26th June, sad looking thing it was, reduced to half price. With a nice new bigger pot and plenty of tlc it has new buds all over and today it gave me pure joy ;D  x Tig |
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and the old (very old) cast guttering and downpipes also need attention. Wish I knew a builder!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like the bloke who used to own our house just slapped coats of paint over everything rather than renew it. He did manage to replace the windows with lovely uPVC double glazing tho 
Still could be worse, we could still be living in our old house with a tiny garden 
;D
x Tig
