tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post6804754396826214797..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Allotment update - ornamentals.Sue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21498897056806295272014-03-30T13:32:20.196+00:002014-03-30T13:32:20.196+00:00Lavender can take a while to get a spurt on, Tanya...Lavender can take a while to get a spurt on, TanyaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-60650743924599676372014-03-30T13:03:43.159+00:002014-03-30T13:03:43.159+00:00I love cowslips Sue and I am hoping to get some in...I love cowslips Sue and I am hoping to get some in the bee plot but these things will come over time. I did plant quite a bit of lavender last year for a lavender hedge to start but it doesn't seem to have taken so I think I will have to get some more although I will plant it in between existing plants as there is always the chance they will recover. Some lovely flowers...lots going on in my head for the bee plot here!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-61231720197531024202014-03-30T07:44:53.608+00:002014-03-30T07:44:53.608+00:00I do remember, Jayne - glad you got them going suc...I do remember, Jayne - glad you got them going successfully. To be honest ours look like this most years,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-30728038202096101922014-03-29T21:01:13.595+00:002014-03-29T21:01:13.595+00:00If you recall I have some of the 'offspring...If you recall I have some of the 'offspring' of your primroses and they've been outstanding this year. I think the plants have enjoyed the wet winter (probably the only ones who have!) Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-56602612678048699032014-03-29T10:06:21.265+00:002014-03-29T10:06:21.265+00:00Funny how primroses especially bring on a bout of...Funny how primroses especially bring on a bout of nostalgia, in me Victoria and Englisg bluebells, Remind me of walks with my granddad and his dog Rover.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-83785350826246155962014-03-29T09:20:23.976+00:002014-03-29T09:20:23.976+00:00Cowslips are one of my favourites, reminding me of...Cowslips are one of my favourites, reminding me of childhood holidays in Cornwall. Lovely photographs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33303312942506953372014-03-29T08:30:49.503+00:002014-03-29T08:30:49.503+00:00The lavender is becoming a bit old now maybe I sho...The lavender is becoming a bit old now maybe I should start to raise some new plamtsSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86620920776662712182014-03-29T08:18:06.394+00:002014-03-29T08:18:06.394+00:00I've noticed lots of the cultivated varieties ...I've noticed lots of the cultivated varieties in the garden centres, Rooko. So many colours.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-27716571753868986882014-03-29T08:14:09.342+00:002014-03-29T08:14:09.342+00:00Some are from cuttings, Mark and some from seed co...Some are from cuttings, Mark and some from seed collected from them. WE do have some small plants that I planted later that are growing very slowly.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-20702696840934329252014-03-29T08:12:24.680+00:002014-03-29T08:12:24.680+00:00This variety of primrose and cowslip are two plant...This variety of primrose and cowslip are two plants native to the UK and are found growing wild Dewberry. There were far more of them when I was a child but have noticed that they are gradually increasing again.. I sowed some viola seeds last year but they failed to grow - I think the compost was poor.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-81474295312173453312014-03-28T21:39:17.574+00:002014-03-28T21:39:17.574+00:00What a variety of plants you have in bloom, I love...What a variety of plants you have in bloom, I love the cowslip and the primroses, my favourite spring plants. The lavender looks great, a reminder that I need to trim mine too.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-69165090278349295342014-03-28T20:00:36.534+00:002014-03-28T20:00:36.534+00:00Nice to see some vibrant colours in the garden/plo...Nice to see some vibrant colours in the garden/plot. I recently planted 3 rows of Primroses along my front border with white ones comprising the centre row with various other colours either side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-41779172071363768062014-03-28T19:45:16.645+00:002014-03-28T19:45:16.645+00:00Your post reminds me that I should check whether a...Your post reminds me that I should check whether any of my Lavender cuttings from last Autumn could be ready for planting out... Presumably with so much Lavender on your plot, some of it is from cuttings you have raised yourself?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-5480791603826251672014-03-28T19:43:26.237+00:002014-03-28T19:43:26.237+00:00Last year I commented your post and wrote that I l...Last year I commented your post and wrote that I loved those white primroses you've got there :) Well, I still like them, I like the way you planted them in a row, it really looks nice. I want to to the same with mine, although mine are pink. Last year when I saw these primroses of yours I planted some white violas in a row along the path, I hope they'll bloom soon so maybe I will get a similar effect :)Dewberry / Amanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414491661460075503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-88511178358311169162014-03-28T15:22:55.727+00:002014-03-28T15:22:55.727+00:00It is Leanan and much visited by bees and butterfl...It is Leanan and much visited by bees and butterflies. When in flower it is alive with buzzing!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33989376954291058502014-03-28T15:22:04.978+00:002014-03-28T15:22:04.978+00:00I love the simplicity of the native primrose, Alai...I love the simplicity of the native primrose, AlainSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-26930662746658539692014-03-28T15:21:32.610+00:002014-03-28T15:21:32.610+00:00We have a clump of cowslips in the garden too, Jo....We have a clump of cowslips in the garden too, Jo. From a packet of seeds I got three plants. Maybe like the primroses I'd have more luck collecting the seed and sowing freshSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-5374491547160340562014-03-28T14:04:02.260+00:002014-03-28T14:04:02.260+00:00Beautiful lavender. It must be very pretty when it...Beautiful lavender. It must be very pretty when it blossoms. --Ana--https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065067119159738087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-5640597477503900972014-03-28T13:07:49.612+00:002014-03-28T13:07:49.612+00:00Things are looking very good Sue. Your primulas ar...Things are looking very good Sue. Your primulas are quite impressive.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21406578166041903142014-03-28T12:19:48.365+00:002014-03-28T12:19:48.365+00:00I love primroses, you've got a wonderful displ...I love primroses, you've got a wonderful display there. Cowslips are a favourite too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-68148086539157309272014-03-28T10:48:58.988+00:002014-03-28T10:48:58.988+00:00I'll post some photos when he tulips flower En...I'll post some photos when he tulips flower Endah - just for you.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-91376795047940999992014-03-28T10:47:51.709+00:002014-03-28T10:47:51.709+00:00I think the secret is not to cut back to bare wood...I think the secret is not to cut back to bare wood, CJ as this will not reshoot. I have some baby plants and I just trim off the dead flower spikes from them and any staggly tall pieces - not with shears just with a pair of scissors.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-85077741737575255722014-03-28T10:46:53.342+00:002014-03-28T10:46:53.342+00:00Beautiful spring flowers. Your tulips look so stun...Beautiful spring flowers. Your tulips look so stunning. I hope you will post the progress, especially your tulips. I should plant it in my refrigerator... :(Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-85232569634381621932014-03-28T10:19:55.334+00:002014-03-28T10:19:55.334+00:00What a beautiful lavender hedge. I have a tiny pl...What a beautiful lavender hedge. I have a tiny plant at the allotment that I'm terrified of clipping at the moment - I've finished off one or two lavenders before with heavy handed pruning. I love the cowslips and tulips too, lovely.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.com