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Gardening blogs from Feb 2011

Bizzie Lizzies, (Impatiens)wall hangers.

Hi, Just a couple of pictures i found today, i was trying to explain to someone the...

7 comments

bikerbob

28 Feb, 2011
Bikerbob

Usk Castle in late feb

Just went up for a walk with a friend, some nice light and moody skys and a couple...

19 comments

stevietheterrible

28 Feb, 2011
Steviethete..

Flower arrangements again!!

After my first success at my sister's flower arranging club I had a bit of a hiccup...

12 comments

linda235

28 Feb, 2011
Linda235

A Whole Week to Garden

I`ve taken a week off work so I can get some work done outside though unless the...

6 comments

labdancer51

28 Feb, 2011
Labdancer51

ordered basket flowers :)

Just a quick note, ordered some basket flowers today, not having as many this year...

5 comments

sewingkilla

28 Feb, 2011
Sewingkilla

February

I was looking through some paper work when i found this poem i wrote last year......

22 comments

hollyeves

28 Feb, 2011
Hollyeves

Rodent tale

Reading Mariek's blog about rats reminded me of an incident in my late mother's life....

15 comments

wagger

28 Feb, 2011
Wagger

My Garden

A once deserted garden is now attracting birds... After a few months of working...

4 comments

detta

28 Feb, 2011
Detta

Allotment Diary Feb 2011

My allotment diary is where I shall keep you abreast of the going on's in my allotment....

3 comments

treesandthings

28 Feb, 2011
Treesandthi..

Snow Drops : a spring bonus

This is being a remarkably good year for snow drops, although it is said that they...

3 comments

kowhai

28 Feb, 2011
Kowhai

Digging

It's been wet,so not really a time to go out and dig,especially if like me you have...

6 comments

jethrotull

27 Feb, 2011
Jethrotull

No one is an Island

The high water in winter has eroded our little island yet again. Last year's marsh...

5 comments

expats

27 Feb, 2011
Expats

Westonbirt Trees

Today was 'Dog Day' at Westonbirt. I took 2 of our 3, 3 being 1 too many! This is...

16 comments

lulu33

27 Feb, 2011
Lulu33

Would it be too much?

I would love to hear some of your thoughts and advice about my dilemma. In the middle...

15 comments

tiger1234

27 Feb, 2011
Tiger1234

Hellebore Heaven

As there are several hellebores in flower in my garden just now, I thought I’d show...

25 comments

AndrewR

27 Feb, 2011
Andrewr

BRING ME SUNSHINE!

What a glorious day it is here, the sun is shining, the birds are busying themselves,...

18 comments

helenium

27 Feb, 2011
Helenium

Spring Walk

Went out first thing with hubby and Rocky for a walk along whats called 'Ridgewalk'...

6 comments

sewingkilla

27 Feb, 2011
Sewingkilla

Bird of Prey Centre

We went here today, Ipplepen, nr Newton Abbott.At Fermoys Garden Centre. just a few...

6 comments

cmsue

26 Feb, 2011
Cmsue

nice day

Greenhouse appeared to say come and sow some of your seed,s onto my staging. ...

3 comments

230338

26 Feb, 2011
230338

Plumeria Cutting 'Nebel's Rainbow'

For everybody who is interested in rooting plumerias.... On November 28, 2010, I...

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bobwalshplumerias

26 Feb, 2011
Bobwalshplu..

Cold Greenhouse

Well today is planting seeds day! Good now that is done. Not finished but a start....

3 comments

driad

26 Feb, 2011
Driad

in the garden at last

hi guys today iv worked untill 12 then decided as soon as i get home im right in...

49 comments

sanbaz

26 Feb, 2011
Sanbaz

Half term Holiday.

The weather forecast wasn't too promising for the school half term but when you have...

27 comments

seaburngirl

26 Feb, 2011
Seaburngirl

Beautiful North Head

Gasp! I actually needed a quilt on my bed last night. I think the weather is finally...

23 comments

pip_c

26 Feb, 2011
Pip_c

At last !!

At last,my beauty's have come through,I know it dosn't seem a great deal to many...

6 comments

cmsue

25 Feb, 2011
Cmsue

I had a wonderful day today.............25/2/11

Not only was it fairly mild & sunny but I also met up with Goy. member Hilda...

32 comments

grandmage

25 Feb, 2011
Grandmage

A nice surprise

Well this afternon I decided it was time to have he afternoon off work and do some...

16 comments

kfunsters

25 Feb, 2011
Kfunsters

Answering questions

Hi everybody-I've just joined today asking my first question, and I saw a question...

10 comments

steragram

25 Feb, 2011
Steragram

Anything living

Hi there anybody? I'm quite a stay-at-home, I don't drive (shamefully) but am hoping...

4 comments

megnu

25 Feb, 2011
Megnu

My final spend-out....yeah, right!

Yesterday a cheerful little publication arrived in the mail. DANGER, DANGER, financial...

11 comments

lauram

25 Feb, 2011
Lauram

GRAMPAS WEEDER..........

Watched this Grampas Weeder being demonstrated on QVC, and was surprised how quick...

24 comments

linsuffolk

25 Feb, 2011
Linsuffolk

Mission Impossible....

Ever had one of those 'projects' in the garden when part way through it you ask yourself...

4 comments

paulr999

24 Feb, 2011
Paulr999

Babbacombe Model Village.

Hi all, I thought this wonderful model village might be worth a mention. In the Summer...

5 comments

bikerbob

24 Feb, 2011
Bikerbob

An amazing set

Well after yesterday's heavy rain, and a watery start today,the sun emerged strongly...

5 comments

driad

24 Feb, 2011
Driad

My crocuses

After spending a little wile in bud, today, all my crocuses opened this morning....

7 comments

alextb

24 Feb, 2011
Alextb

Bath Time.

Oh good the baths empty at last. Think i will give it a try. This is rather...

20 comments

hollyeves

24 Feb, 2011
Hollyeves

It's Nearly Here! Spring is just around the corner!

Have been busy in the garden, because the sun has been shining. At last we have...

22 comments

oliveoil

24 Feb, 2011
Oliveoil

☼ ☼ ☼ SUNSHINE ☼ ☼ ☼

It is now nearly 4pm and the sun has come out again-what a bonus :)

34 comments

Gee19

24 Feb, 2011
Gee19

I just have to tell you this ...

I went for a medical appointment this morning, and while I was waiting for my turn...

27 comments

hywel

24 Feb, 2011
Hywel

Seeds that ive planted

The following are what ive sowed so far, vegetable wise:- Leeks ,Borecole dwarf curled...

1 comment

hijuju

24 Feb, 2011
Hijuju

Walk that became a 'drag'!

I love old ivy vines, they make wonderful frames for clematis. Just my luck to find...

13 comments

lulu33

24 Feb, 2011
Lulu33

THANK YOU, Cristina :o)))

Cristina kindly sent a special package ! ............................................................................. "Oooh...

68 comments

terratoonie

23 Feb, 2011
Terratoonie

The Dwarf Bulbous Iris Problem

This blog arises from a question by Alextb last week and some of the interesting...

25 comments

bulbaholic

23 Feb, 2011
Bulbaholic

The Big Issue

I went out yesterday ,after my better half had done a big tidy,and planted a few...

5 comments

jethrotull

23 Feb, 2011
Jethrotull

D'oh. This weather!

Having had a couple of really pleasant weeks it's now really cold and has started...

3 comments

digginfit

23 Feb, 2011
Digginfit

Further update from MP on Woodlands

Letter below:

2 comments

alextb

23 Feb, 2011
Alextb

Seeds/cuttings

Well thats my seeds planted now all i have got to do is wait for them to grow ready...

1 comment

hijuju

23 Feb, 2011
Hijuju

Rupert the Robin

This is the tale of Rupert the robin (named by little holly). I made several...

4 comments

230338

22 Feb, 2011
230338

A snowdrop afternoon in Cornwall

Oh no.... I hear you all groan, not more snowdrops. So, apart from saying it was...

9 comments

pamd

22 Feb, 2011
Pamd

Tools or Toys

wondered what peoples favourite garden tools or toys are..mine is something simple...

9 comments

skipscanda1234

22 Feb, 2011
Skipscanda1..


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