tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post8607657108869236947..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: The Pebble Garden springs to lifeSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75914253648821959012013-05-17T09:25:04.863+00:002013-05-17T09:25:04.863+00:00No we didn't use weed control fabric here, Tan...No we didn't use weed control fabric here, Tanya - just pebbles on gritty soil. We've not used fabric in the fardenSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68531387990503123842013-05-17T09:24:14.450+00:002013-05-17T09:24:14.450+00:00I'll just need to keep it in check PaulaI'll just need to keep it in check PaulaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-19138422124791345702013-05-17T09:23:55.685+00:002013-05-17T09:23:55.685+00:00It does come into its own at this time Kelli. One ...It does come into its own at this time Kelli. One has variegated leaves so should look good at other times tooSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-20939698867662932242013-05-17T08:59:40.862+00:002013-05-17T08:59:40.862+00:00It's looking really nice Sue. Remind me is the...It's looking really nice Sue. Remind me is there weed control fabric under the pebbles??Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-58180451875040632212013-05-15T06:14:57.848+00:002013-05-15T06:14:57.848+00:00What a lovely area, Sue. The Aubretia is so pretty...What a lovely area, Sue. The Aubretia is so pretty and does a great job of softening edges when it spreads.Paula @ Blooms 'n' Spadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008810455640357013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75059947694694096242013-05-13T12:31:56.451+00:002013-05-13T12:31:56.451+00:00I really love the aubretia; it is really pretty th...I really love the aubretia; it is really pretty this time of year.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86358539795903261822013-05-11T07:09:40.851+00:002013-05-11T07:09:40.851+00:00It's really disappointing isn't it, Elaine...It's really disappointing isn't it, Elaine?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-80304776397519511412013-05-11T05:06:33.858+00:002013-05-11T05:06:33.858+00:00Glad to see someone else's iris reticulata onl...Glad to see someone else's iris reticulata only threw up leaves. The aubretia is a lovely spot of colourelaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-60937337405243695422013-05-10T20:14:29.522+00:002013-05-10T20:14:29.522+00:00I've started to make sure we have a note of wh...I've started to make sure we have a note of what we plant, Snowbird so I don't forget.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-14768643415849220552013-05-10T20:13:47.223+00:002013-05-10T20:13:47.223+00:00I hope that is right Caro - and thanks for popping...I hope that is right Caro - and thanks for popping by and commentingSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-1045345136376949592013-05-10T20:13:16.075+00:002013-05-10T20:13:16.075+00:00It is coming on nicely, Jo,It is coming on nicely, Jo,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64462369119702888492013-05-10T20:12:24.907+00:002013-05-10T20:12:24.907+00:00Thanks you both - glad you like themThanks you both - glad you like themSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-70911877440252052382013-05-10T20:12:00.872+00:002013-05-10T20:12:00.872+00:00They are tough little cookies, DianaThey are tough little cookies, DianaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-53340832069118677562013-05-10T20:11:34.347+00:002013-05-10T20:11:34.347+00:00They have, Jo I'm really pleased with them - I...They have, Jo I'm really pleased with them - I will try the place at Great Preston - thanks.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-74267558268863285802013-05-10T18:49:02.259+00:002013-05-10T18:49:02.259+00:00How pretty and delicate. I love pebble gardens bit...How pretty and delicate. I love pebble gardens bit I'm hopeless re the names of my alpines.xxxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-16480995199779046922013-05-10T18:46:36.380+00:002013-05-10T18:46:36.380+00:00Hello Sue, the iris reticulata in the college grou...Hello Sue, the iris reticulata in the college grounds were flowering in February so yours will be gathering energy through their leaves for a big show next early spring. The rest all looks very lovely - how satisfying to see it all coming together! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-16930868612669973502013-05-10T15:59:48.431+00:002013-05-10T15:59:48.431+00:00It all looks beautiful. It all looks beautiful. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-5242560850055407952013-05-10T15:28:19.739+00:002013-05-10T15:28:19.739+00:00agreed with Dewberry May. Natural look.agreed with Dewberry May. Natural look.Awinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429470601606769862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75846081845951850212013-05-10T14:30:05.746+00:002013-05-10T14:30:05.746+00:00I like the look of these pebbles, it all suits per...I like the look of these pebbles, it all suits perfect.Dewberry / Amanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414491661460075503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-48620990752997524442013-05-10T14:00:28.719+00:002013-05-10T14:00:28.719+00:00Interesting I never would realised how strong flow...Interesting I never would realised how strong flower bulbs can push to poke out from the pebbles. How lovely to get to see them at eye level.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-38722611515748739252013-05-10T12:01:35.616+00:002013-05-10T12:01:35.616+00:00The aubretias have done really well. Have a look a...The aubretias have done really well. Have a look at the nursery at Great Preston, you may find some plants there for your pebble garden, they seem to have a decent selection of these type of plants outdoors at the back of the nursery.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com