tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post3692451419893927871..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: View from aboveSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-41798910760503965642012-05-07T08:51:16.491+00:002012-05-07T08:51:16.491+00:00I don't think he'd noticed in that big gar...I don't think he'd noticed in that big garden of yours BW. Go for it!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-12260372638667607002012-05-07T08:50:21.541+00:002012-05-07T08:50:21.541+00:00It is Diana and this year's cool weather means...It is Diana and this year's cool weather means the blossom is lasting well.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-20075135062920247222012-05-07T07:38:27.973+00:002012-05-07T07:38:27.973+00:00That is stunning. I already have two crab apple (...That is stunning. I already have two crab apple (John Downie and Evereste), but do you think Management would notice if I sneaked in a third?BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75399148569518200062012-05-02T10:21:14.118+00:002012-05-02T10:21:14.118+00:00Your neighbour very lucky to share that tree with ...Your neighbour very lucky to share that tree with you! So gorgeous during it peak blooming season.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-78919246440610906472012-05-02T08:45:41.437+00:002012-05-02T08:45:41.437+00:00Martyn cut out quite a bit from it last year, Tany...Martyn cut out quite a bit from it last year, Tanya. It still is holding on to lots of blossom although the bed beneath it does look a bit as though someone has scattered pink confetti.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-63494968405121832502012-05-02T07:30:55.535+00:002012-05-02T07:30:55.535+00:00Your crab apple tree looks lovely...and it's a...Your crab apple tree looks lovely...and it's a wonderful shape too.....the garden is looking great, all we need now is a bit of warmth and sunshine so you can sit out and enjoy it with a cuppa!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-85705305902543068572012-04-28T14:52:15.446+00:002012-04-28T14:52:15.446+00:00I suppose that's the advantage of a not too bi...I suppose that's the advantage of a not too big garden, Elaine - most things (large things) can be seen from the house windows.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75339477052650437042012-04-28T09:17:37.410+00:002012-04-28T09:17:37.410+00:00What a magnificent specimen - shame it can't b...What a magnificent specimen - shame it can't be enjoyed with a bright blue clear sky. I haven't ventured out much because of the rain so I've no idea how my crab apple is doing - perhaps I can rectify that this weekend - looking out of the window I would say - no chance!elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-70767665905935346152012-04-28T08:48:09.477+00:002012-04-28T08:48:09.477+00:00If it was sunny then the blossom would probably go...If it was sunny then the blossom would probably go over quicker, Mark.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90802251214571523632012-04-28T06:06:47.042+00:002012-04-28T06:06:47.042+00:00That Crab Apple tree is certainly a beauty! Mine i...That Crab Apple tree is certainly a beauty! Mine is looking a bit sorry for itself in all the rain we have been having. If it were sunny the flowers would be fully open, but I suspect that this year they are not going to get that opportunity.<br />The bird-bath is also very prominent in your border. It makes a nice "anchor feature".Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-49565897281965838832012-04-27T19:11:05.398+00:002012-04-27T19:11:05.398+00:00It is cheery Damo but I guess if the gales forecas...It is cheery Damo but I guess if the gales forecast for Sunday materialise it will be bye bye blossom!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86492328947359231612012-04-27T18:42:07.617+00:002012-04-27T18:42:07.617+00:00Beautiful blossom, must be lovely to see that and...Beautiful blossom, must be lovely to see that and be cheered up on a damp, dreary day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-35843141289607294052012-04-27T13:20:58.024+00:002012-04-27T13:20:58.024+00:00The crab apple is gorgeous! In Spring I prefer the...The crab apple is gorgeous! In Spring I prefer the pink blooms to white, but those hot pink are really fab. Your extra photos of the border development were nice to look at. I entered the herb competition but think I missed a few!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57208902034610732732012-04-27T10:09:11.594+00:002012-04-27T10:09:11.594+00:00Isn't it a shame that blossom is so short live...Isn't it a shame that blossom is so short lived Jo? Yesterday we drove past Rothwell Park and the ornamental cherries looked fantastic - even in the rain!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-28386930306243309782012-04-27T10:08:00.797+00:002012-04-27T10:08:00.797+00:00We have a John Downie crab apple too Martin and th...We have a John Downie crab apple too Martin and that has apppleblossom like flowers. REmember though there are places in the garden and on the plot where the camera hasn't ventured.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68432043082212677432012-04-27T09:50:14.662+00:002012-04-27T09:50:14.662+00:00Your crab apple is a beauty, such a gorgeous colou...Your crab apple is a beauty, such a gorgeous colour.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-91407082934224910352012-04-27T09:27:13.980+00:002012-04-27T09:27:13.980+00:00Sue! Oh wow! Look at the colour of that blossom.
...Sue! Oh wow! Look at the colour of that blossom. <br /><br />We don't have our own crab apple trees but I do know where some are. ;0)<br /><br />The colour isn't as vigorous as on yours but it is a nice subtle pinky purple.<br /><br />Your garden and allotment look superb!<br /><br />MartinMartin and Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156539747964207702noreply@blogger.com