tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post2948913520638034737..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Glory DaysSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-22617156702373861882014-10-13T08:55:57.884+00:002014-10-13T08:55:57.884+00:00It's associations isn't it, sweffling? Pr...It's associations isn't it, sweffling? Probably why I like primroses and bluebells so muchSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-91059366372409941632014-10-13T08:53:23.105+00:002014-10-13T08:53:23.105+00:00We need more hedgehogs, Dina - lots moreWe need more hedgehogs, Dina - lots moreSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-30768565763659047492014-10-12T22:06:40.890+00:002014-10-12T22:06:40.890+00:00I have grown both and love them for their colours ...I have grown both and love them for their colours and shapes. In fact I think Heavenly Blue morning glory is probably my favourite flower, possible because of family holidays in France when I was a child, seeing them grow everywhere round house doors in old tin cans.swefflinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966574718104896830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-61981191894196392422014-10-12T19:51:52.822+00:002014-10-12T19:51:52.822+00:00How nice following their progress. Usually they gr...How nice following their progress. Usually they grow well in my garden but this year the slugs got mine too, I have never quite known a year like this for slugs.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-76236182065239900612014-10-12T19:07:25.370+00:002014-10-12T19:07:25.370+00:00I was thinking this could be the way to do Damo so...I was thinking this could be the way to do Damo so thanks for confirming itSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21351962704087878742014-10-12T19:06:23.783+00:002014-10-12T19:06:23.783+00:00Thanks RookoThanks RookoSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-6457467090438315572014-10-12T19:05:52.053+00:002014-10-12T19:05:52.053+00:00Try growing in pots, Jo as Damo says he did.Try growing in pots, Jo as Damo says he did.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-81109775951322598402014-10-12T17:52:23.998+00:002014-10-12T17:52:23.998+00:00Looks lovely Sue, I grew quite a few this year alo...Looks lovely Sue, I grew quite a few this year along a new length of trellis whilst the clematis are establishing themselves. Sowed in pots I waited until they were quite large plants before moving to their final positions - I think this got them past the slug stage as they were up to the top of the 6 foot trellis by end of June and flowering their socks off. Easy to collect seed from too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-26807007941632856092014-10-12T15:20:30.297+00:002014-10-12T15:20:30.297+00:00Superb shots, flowers and the colours are magnific...Superb shots, flowers and the colours are magnificent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75239997758711184532014-10-12T13:13:35.541+00:002014-10-12T13:13:35.541+00:00The slugs had every one of my Morning Glory seedli...The slugs had every one of my Morning Glory seedlings just as soon as they were planted out. They'd be a great plant to smother my fence but I doubt I'll manage to thwart the slugs.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-79547662094805523862014-10-12T11:08:15.671+00:002014-10-12T11:08:15.671+00:00Hmmm....some carful planting ideas would need to g...Hmmm....some carful planting ideas would need to go into place and I guess I need to check how much food they have for the bees...they are beautiful though!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-27968159582989030192014-10-12T08:06:27.594+00:002014-10-12T08:06:27.594+00:00Daphne says they are weeds in her garden too, Elai...Daphne says they are weeds in her garden too, Elaine which is also in America, Maybe their slugs are outfaced by them there.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-82292677532315621122014-10-12T08:02:08.594+00:002014-10-12T08:02:08.594+00:00They are probably plants that I would have not got...They are probably plants that I would have not got round to growing either, Janet if I hadn't been sent the seeds.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-43621785764201687662014-10-12T07:59:15.351+00:002014-10-12T07:59:15.351+00:00It is a very striking colour Endah.It is a very striking colour Endah.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86853573160371321462014-10-12T07:58:11.177+00:002014-10-12T07:58:11.177+00:00It has been fascinating to study it CJ.It has been fascinating to study it CJ.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-32083028918428365562014-10-12T07:56:32.516+00:002014-10-12T07:56:32.516+00:00We have their relative - hedge bindweed, Daphne. I...We have their relative - hedge bindweed, Daphne. It has white flowers and is an absolute nuisance and smothers other plants.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-3984469404033491142014-10-12T07:53:09.433+00:002014-10-12T07:53:09.433+00:00Ours planted outside didn't make it Tanya, The...Ours planted outside didn't make it Tanya, They seem to be a slug delicacy.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-29689534820895706502014-10-12T07:51:00.479+00:002014-10-12T07:51:00.479+00:00A message from the past AlainA message from the past AlainSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-22583849631660801842014-10-12T07:49:54.028+00:002014-10-12T07:49:54.028+00:00Thank you Mark. It is beautiful.Thank you Mark. It is beautiful.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-87982620332996192702014-10-12T07:20:06.911+00:002014-10-12T07:20:06.911+00:00I have only ever grown Imopea successfully once an...I have only ever grown Imopea successfully once and what a show they put on - they were grown in a container up an obelisk. Ever since then I have tried unsuccessfully - the slugs took them all this year. I love the sequence of pictures showing them from beginning to end, and it convinces me to try again next year. A blogging friend in America says they grow like weeds in her garden.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-60388902808386782262014-10-12T06:19:34.791+00:002014-10-12T06:19:34.791+00:00I love the intense colours of morning glory, thoug...I love the intense colours of morning glory, though I rarely get around to growing it myself. I do love cerinthe though, and am kicking myself for not sowing enough in September to have overwintering plants.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-78791240809477660862014-10-11T21:53:58.150+00:002014-10-11T21:53:58.150+00:00Beautiful color Sue! Blue and white have mixed be...Beautiful color Sue! Blue and white have mixed beautifully.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-76861368074352736922014-10-11T20:23:57.461+00:002014-10-11T20:23:57.461+00:00Such an intense colour, and very striking flowers....Such an intense colour, and very striking flowers. Your photos are beautiful, and I love the ones of it curling up so tightly as it fades. A shame the outside ones disappeared.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-46100936498571594592014-10-11T15:55:39.349+00:002014-10-11T15:55:39.349+00:00Really lovely photos and a pretty flower. I've...Really lovely photos and a pretty flower. I've never planted morning glories, but they come up in my garden every year. They are a weed around here. I love them though and usually let them take over my compost pile area.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-82289602048999135682014-10-11T14:08:43.223+00:002014-10-11T14:08:43.223+00:00I love the colour of morning glory. I didn't r...I love the colour of morning glory. I didn't realise it was such a prolific climber...maybe one to consider for the bee plot!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.com