tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post1348520013003380446..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Going up!Sue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-24556256270603387042011-04-27T20:08:19.623+00:002011-04-27T20:08:19.623+00:00It's been such a good year for blossom. To th...It's been such a good year for blossom. To think of pear blossom already...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-27059894488816786572011-04-24T09:21:39.346+00:002011-04-24T09:21:39.346+00:00The lack of wind helped too BW so the flowers hung...The lack of wind helped too BW so the flowers hung around a bit longerSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21131869031964137342011-04-24T07:09:29.095+00:002011-04-24T07:09:29.095+00:00Fabulous display of blossom this year! At least t...Fabulous display of blossom this year! At least this heatwave means the magnolia had a chance and the blooms didn't get frosted.BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-87150605111060767732011-04-22T10:13:54.600+00:002011-04-22T10:13:54.600+00:00Can't imagine a garden without trees Rachel - ...Can't imagine a garden without trees Rachel - the magnolia was only about 2' tall when we planted it maybe smallerSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59425516860411846882011-04-21T21:55:55.844+00:002011-04-21T21:55:55.844+00:00Your magnolia is absolutely stunning. I can't ...Your magnolia is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to have a proper garden with some trees.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702836455450547239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33238214575363083982011-04-17T09:57:10.750+00:002011-04-17T09:57:10.750+00:00It's also strange for us to read about things ...It's also strange for us to read about things that you grow in your garden that we need to grow in the house as pot plants - BangchikSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-16060014243675695932011-04-16T18:36:04.097+00:002011-04-16T18:36:04.097+00:00I love the way, gardeners look after banana in col...I love the way, gardeners look after banana in cold regions. A blanket of mulch to keep them warm. Over here I have to water them to keep them cool.... and and mulch around the base to reduce evaporation.Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-92037515936331022652011-04-15T17:47:06.949+00:002011-04-15T17:47:06.949+00:00We are disappointed Jo - each year we have wondere...We are disappointed Jo - each year we have wondered whether it had made it through winter and each year until now it has.<br /><br />It can be difficult to pick the crab apples from our tree, Janet as it is in the middle of the border. It tends to rain crab apples. One of the things that puts me off jams and jellies is the incredible amount of sugar that you need to use!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59326297450535502622011-04-15T14:51:08.151+00:002011-04-15T14:51:08.151+00:00Stunning Magnolia - sorry about your losses. Lot o...Stunning Magnolia - sorry about your losses. Lot of it about this year. My 'John Downie' is totally smothered in blossom this year, so I think it is time I at least tried to make crabapple jelly.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-82217097539103421702011-04-15T11:59:02.534+00:002011-04-15T11:59:02.534+00:00What a shame about your tree fern, you must be so ...What a shame about your tree fern, you must be so upset about it, I would be. Your magnolia is wonderful, your garden is a riot of colour right now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-88454640990642645322011-04-15T09:15:47.310+00:002011-04-15T09:15:47.310+00:00You can't hurry trees can you - it's one o...You can't hurry trees can you - it's one of the advantahes of staying in the same house!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-65277168280249089222011-04-14T20:18:21.221+00:002011-04-14T20:18:21.221+00:00Your magnolia is lovely....I love to see them in f...Your magnolia is lovely....I love to see them in full bloom and I'm always a little sad when they start to drop their petals.<br /><br />I am very envious of your tree collection, oh well a few more years and mine will be up there with yours!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-61257019498093682512011-04-14T13:37:58.644+00:002011-04-14T13:37:58.644+00:00The magnolia is over 20 years old Diana so it does...The magnolia is over 20 years old Diana so it does take a while to develop its full potential.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-28540111788656506792011-04-14T13:13:14.788+00:002011-04-14T13:13:14.788+00:00Wow spectacular bloom show from the trees and what...Wow spectacular bloom show from the trees and what a treat for summer when the blooms turn to fruit. I always wanted a magnolia tree in our garden.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-34098180049093264312011-04-14T12:52:22.397+00:002011-04-14T12:52:22.397+00:00Spring is gorgeous Hazel.
That's all you can ...Spring is gorgeous Hazel.<br /><br />That's all you can really do isn't it Mark? - It did take quite a while though for the tree fern to grow into a really good feature.<br /><br />Hi Wendy - It's just such a shame magnolia displays don't last long!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-9119157394953947392011-04-14T12:05:39.548+00:002011-04-14T12:05:39.548+00:00I wish my garden was next to yours with that gorge...I wish my garden was next to yours with that gorgeous magnolia. They are all spectacular this Spring!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525171824162414125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-49203538394842173702011-04-14T12:00:40.671+00:002011-04-14T12:00:40.671+00:00Sorry to hear aboutthe Winter casualties.:( Maybe...Sorry to hear aboutthe Winter casualties.:( Maybe just treat it as an opportunity to plant something else.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-73578445708626556872011-04-14T11:27:20.968+00:002011-04-14T11:27:20.968+00:00Isn't spring special! :Your magnolia is gorge...Isn't spring special! :Your magnolia is gorgeous.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577208643431414375noreply@blogger.com