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Post by Dutchy on Apr 15, 2009 18:58:20 GMT
Thanks for the advice on the bug yes it must be one but it is soooo small.
I would spray but I interplant at MssK and have veg growing next to it and dont really want to spray against something I don't know. Even though iceland lettuce and onions and peas are nibbled too. I noticed those big red spider mite thingies I know they also eat bugs so maybe they will get to work soon.
I got myself a greenguide to nasties. When I find the culprit in there I'll let you know.
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Post by andy on Apr 19, 2009 13:28:31 GMT
planted my sweetpeas today....i bought some pre germinated ones (about 15 plants per pot), stopped them once and hardened them off. just bunged them in. Slug pellets tonight then i shall await the growth spurt.
;D ;D ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 20, 2009 9:45:33 GMT
Well against all the odds my sp tops developed roots and today I've planted them in the garden.  Now they're not the best looking sp in the world but at least they're growing. I'm hoping they'll romp away now that they're in the ground.It will be very interesting to see if they grow strong and flower. I'll keep you posted. |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 16, 2009 11:49:56 GMT
After getting 9 sweet pea flowers last year, I think that this year it could be a few more.....they are coming along very well and the ones in the garden are showing signs of wanting to grow as well.  RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 16, 2009 12:16:21 GMT
Those are doing great Rf, nice and healthy and bushy looking, a much better year for you. |
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Post by Auricula on May 17, 2009 23:20:07 GMT
Picked my first bunch of the year yesterday - lovely perfume |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 18, 2009 6:03:27 GMT
Wow that's really early Auricula, lucky you. |
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Post by Dutchy on May 18, 2009 7:31:33 GMT
 That is indeed early. Well done Auricula
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Post by Auricula on May 18, 2009 13:51:28 GMT
Thanks - it was quite a small bunch, but there are more breaking into flower today, so hopefully it will continue |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 21, 2009 13:26:56 GMT
My sp are climbing well dispite me not being able to help them much this year. I managed to get this pic this morning.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 21, 2009 13:49:12 GMT
They are looking good and strong - after a while they do tend to do "their own thing", don't they..
RF
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Post by andy on May 21, 2009 13:52:08 GMT
Nice LG. Mine have suddenly shot up this week. Rekon they should start flowering in a week especially as it's forecast to be warm this weekend.
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Post by farmersboy on May 23, 2009 19:22:37 GMT
Just came back from holiday,and found these   |
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Post by Missredhead on May 23, 2009 19:23:55 GMT
wow FB..that was a nice surprise..
no flowers on mine yet.
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Post by Ladygardener on May 23, 2009 19:57:23 GMT
Wow FB how fab for you, bet you're delighted. You have loads of buds to come too. Seems earlier than normal, is it? ;D Good to have you back.
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Post by farmersboy on May 24, 2009 6:47:58 GMT
I think i may be a week early with them this year,LG
Yours shouldnt be too long MRH,think you sowed them in the autumn,didnt you
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Post by Ladygardener on May 24, 2009 7:42:52 GMT
I was outside looking at mine this morning, It'll be another couple of weeks before I see any flowers on mine and they were autumn sown too.  |
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Post by Auricula on May 24, 2009 9:39:15 GMT
All my autumn sown ones are flowering and my spring sown ones are just coming into bud - they smell lovely!! |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 24, 2009 9:47:53 GMT
That's great Auricula, must be the colder weather here in NI that holds mine up a bit but they'll be worth waiting for. ;D
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Post by Missredhead on May 24, 2009 9:49:43 GMT
I think i may be a week early with them this year,LG Yours shouldnt be too long MRH,think you sowed them in the autumn,didnt you I sowed some in the Autumn outside and some in the mini GH. The Autumn outdoor ones look stronger of the two lots but no sign of flowers yet. |
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Post by Auricula on May 24, 2009 9:51:01 GMT
Always a lovely feeling, picking the first vase full of sweet peas |
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Post by Chuckles on May 24, 2009 20:11:16 GMT
 flowers already. I've planted mine out today in 4's and all in large pots that have other stuff in that they can climb up, like Clems and Jasmine. Oh well, mine will hopefully be flowering long after everyone elses ;D
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Post by Tig on May 24, 2009 22:25:50 GMT
I have buds on the autumn sown ones don't think I will have to wait long to get the first flowers, the spring sowings are starting to bulk up but nowhere near the budding stage yet. Looking forward to picking some posies and having them scent the house x Tig |
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Post by farmersboy on May 25, 2009 7:09:15 GMT
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Post by Auricula on May 25, 2009 11:00:40 GMT
I agree - it's such a fresh smell.We have a vase in the summer house and the aroma washes out when you open the door ( summer house sort of day today as it is raining ) |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 28, 2009 11:09:12 GMT
My sweetpeas are doing very well and there are some buds already on them.  RF |
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Post by Spruance on May 28, 2009 13:43:17 GMT
Everyone's sweet peas seem to be doing very well but unfortunately I cannot say the same for my own. I suspect that this is due to the fact that 'due to circumstances beyond my control'  they didn't make it to the individual pot stage and instead went from seed tray to garden. Finally after some frantic watering and feeding over recent weeks a good proportion have begun to throw up strong shoots so it looks as though I may get away with it after all. Then again, ordinarily I would have expected to be picking by them now.  |
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Post by purplejulia on May 30, 2009 20:48:11 GMT
My sweet peas are doing really well this year, all sown in October last year. I tried taking some pictures this afternoon and it was so bright and sunny they looked all washed out. I took some photos with a flash later on this evening and this is my best shot.  |
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Post by farmersboy on May 31, 2009 5:33:06 GMT
And a nice shot it is PJ,Ive had the same trouble getting a good shot in the sun,think its better on a dull day
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Post by Missredhead on Jun 3, 2009 20:47:49 GMT
I found one flower on mine yesterday.
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Now they're not the best looking sp in the world but at least they're growing. I'm hoping they'll romp away now that they're in the ground.It will be very interesting to see if they grow strong and flower. I'll keep you posted. 
That is indeed early. Well done Auricula
flowers already. I've planted mine out today 
