tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post6017208806892703314..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: There's the correct way and then there's my waySue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-13461785442218698972015-08-08T15:44:17.005+00:002015-08-08T15:44:17.005+00:00I love, Nigel too, LouI love, Nigel too, LouSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-22980070575657786922015-08-08T11:50:25.327+00:002015-08-08T11:50:25.327+00:00I didn't see that episode but I love Nigel! I&...I didn't see that episode but I love Nigel! I'd go with your method too for effort vs results. I think he gets quite bad water logging in some parts of his garden so that might have been worth the extra for him.Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-27328318434756512952015-08-06T00:57:24.795+00:002015-08-06T00:57:24.795+00:00As with everything else, sometimes yes & somet...As with everything else, sometimes yes & sometimes not so much ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-61504434083019236372015-08-03T10:13:32.856+00:002015-08-03T10:13:32.856+00:00Thanks, Sue. Will follow link and get your advice...Thanks, Sue. Will follow link and get your advice. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-80953412004062846402015-08-03T08:39:02.721+00:002015-08-03T08:39:02.721+00:00The flowers are going over now, Elaine, Just dig a...The flowers are going over now, Elaine, Just dig a hole and pop it in wouldn't make for good viewing would it?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-40506136527808484332015-08-03T08:33:51.582+00:002015-08-03T08:33:51.582+00:00Next stop on the plot for the bees is our row of b...Next stop on the plot for the bees is our row of buddleias, DinaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-76635828594874533992015-08-03T08:11:17.033+00:002015-08-03T08:11:17.033+00:00And does it work Margaret?And does it work Margaret?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-87398711280727029442015-08-03T08:08:54.995+00:002015-08-03T08:08:54.995+00:00It does AlainIt does AlainSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-19074058873743826992015-08-03T06:27:29.567+00:002015-08-03T06:27:29.567+00:00What a beautiful sight a lavender hedge is - I alw...What a beautiful sight a lavender hedge is - I always go for the least complicated route - I expect Monty feels that the viewers need there money's worth and makes life more complicated in the long run.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59675001379110682102015-08-02T22:44:21.416+00:002015-08-02T22:44:21.416+00:00Given how good it looks I'd say "You go g...Given how good it looks I'd say "You go girl...do it your way!"<br />The bees love it as do mine, I also grew from cuttings but had the dogs hammering it down until I put up little fences, now the cuttings are covered in bees, the only reason I grew them.....we are both doing our bit for the pollinators!<br />You have me sighing, I record gardener's world, but haven't had the chance to watch any tv for three weeks...I shall enjoy that programme....we have sandy soil and the lavender and rosemary, and most herbs just love it!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-22575542851545719532015-08-02T13:42:15.726+00:002015-08-02T13:42:15.726+00:00What a gorgeous lavender hedge - I love it! That ...What a gorgeous lavender hedge - I love it! That title just made me laugh - I've thought that so many times. I often *try* to do it the proper way, but then when I actually get to it, I end up doing the *good enough* way.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-69654371938338031972015-08-02T11:54:28.780+00:002015-08-02T11:54:28.780+00:00The result seems pretty good to me Sue!The result seems pretty good to me Sue!rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-89892552934331382932015-08-02T09:16:36.964+00:002015-08-02T09:16:36.964+00:00My sister grows it in containers too, HeleneMy sister grows it in containers too, HeleneSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-60902548553413981092015-08-02T09:14:51.491+00:002015-08-02T09:14:51.491+00:00It does smell lovely Sue especially when you brush...It does smell lovely Sue especially when you brush past it,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-70587383891624238342015-08-02T09:12:23.943+00:002015-08-02T09:12:23.943+00:00It just proves that in gardening there is no corre...It just proves that in gardening there is no correct way JayneSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59653717747751431902015-08-02T09:09:04.985+00:002015-08-02T09:09:04.985+00:00The programme was on 24 July Caro. If you follow t...The programme was on 24 July Caro. If you <a href="http://glallotments.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/owt-for-nowt-lavender.html" rel="nofollow">follow this link</a> I posted about taking cuttings here.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68695488099664661502015-08-02T09:01:40.760+00:002015-08-02T09:01:40.760+00:00Gosh your post made me laugh, Sue! I'm defini...Gosh your post made me laugh, Sue! I'm definitely in your camp on the planting front - I haven't watched Gardener's World yet but will think of you and smile when I do! And I think your lavender hedges look absolutely wonderful. Would you do a post on how you take your cuttings? I'd appreciate the advice. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-49236544926694819182015-08-01T22:29:14.389+00:002015-08-01T22:29:14.389+00:00I saw Monty Don planting the lavender too, Sue – I...I saw Monty Don planting the lavender too, Sue – I have always had lavender in containers and they do well for a good few years before they get too woody and then I just take cuttings and start all over again. Just do it your own way, if it works it works!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-13594626230063464712015-08-01T18:57:52.096+00:002015-08-01T18:57:52.096+00:00I adore lavendar---I imagine that "hedge"...I adore lavendar---I imagine that "hedge" smells pretty terrific.<br />I never listen to "rules" either......and if it works--Yay. If not, well, ........the weather didn't cooperate--HA!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-37416221754423760922015-08-01T18:08:31.203+00:002015-08-01T18:08:31.203+00:00If it has lasted six years then your way is obviou...If it has lasted six years then your way is obviously the correct way for your site and your plants. Looks fabulous, and really beneficial for the bees.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-46772353413861112022015-08-01T17:46:53.391+00:002015-08-01T17:46:53.391+00:00I'd never considered lavender to be tricky unt...I'd never considered lavender to be tricky until watching the programme, AngieSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-73503988548764570102015-08-01T17:44:55.332+00:002015-08-01T17:44:55.332+00:00Maybe the gravel will work for you, Jessica.Maybe the gravel will work for you, Jessica.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-1891611496931447912015-08-01T17:42:37.415+00:002015-08-01T17:42:37.415+00:00Gardening is never an exact science is it, Daphne?...Gardening is never an exact science is it, Daphne?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-66910420524921789062015-08-01T17:41:22.228+00:002015-08-01T17:41:22.228+00:00It's certainly easier, Mark. I don't know ...It's certainly easier, Mark. I don't know if he has helpers but I don't think Nigel will be much help.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-80377167231166526212015-08-01T17:35:03.279+00:002015-08-01T17:35:03.279+00:00They do Deb there are always plenty browsingThey do Deb there are always plenty browsingSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com