tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post7640594006356999588..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: At least the pansies are colourfulSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-27112831064321236022012-10-05T17:18:13.305+00:002012-10-05T17:18:13.305+00:00In our front garden I planted mostly perennials an...In our front garden I planted mostly perennials and tried to plant things that flower for a long time and follow on from one another. WE have had colour here since the first spring bulbs and it's still really colourful and has needed very little attention other than a bit of cutting back and dead heading. If you visit my website <a href="http://ossettweather.com/glallotments.co.uk/frontgarden.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> which may be of some help. there is a list of the perennials I used. I've also added bulbs for spring colour and some antirrhinums which I hope will self seed next year and fill gaps. If you also sow some hardy annuals they should also seed themselves for you. Sunflowers could be added for a bit of height and for the birds and bees as long as you don't choose a pollen free variety. Don't grow double flowers as bees and butterflies can't access the pollen/nectar.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-34771172008283041142012-10-04T19:22:04.311+00:002012-10-04T19:22:04.311+00:00At least the bees and butterflies are still enjoyi...At least the bees and butterflies are still enjoying the dahlias DianaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-77796411750067437752012-10-04T13:24:24.718+00:002012-10-04T13:24:24.718+00:00I was kind of surprise to hear the company gave su...I was kind of surprise to hear the company gave such a weak excuse of the plant undergone stress which make them not pompom. Hope your pansy cheer you up with the dahlia dissapointment.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59752878524784338162012-10-04T12:28:44.580+00:002012-10-04T12:28:44.580+00:00Asking questions are in fact nice thing if you are...Asking questions are in fact nice thing if you are not understanding anything fully, except this post provides <br />fastidious understanding even.<br /><i>Feel free to visit my blog</i> ... <b><a href="http://301daytrading.com" rel="nofollow">day trading classes</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-38662625987421674762012-10-04T09:49:45.079+00:002012-10-04T09:49:45.079+00:00Both/ either. Maximum colour, minimum fuss being t...Both/ either. Maximum colour, minimum fuss being the preference!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606029898571396802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-11710811582666138412012-10-04T08:34:32.771+00:002012-10-04T08:34:32.771+00:00Did you want annuals or perennials, Lee?Did you want annuals or perennials, Lee?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-4474070396389309822012-10-04T08:34:01.246+00:002012-10-04T08:34:01.246+00:00You could buy a packet of seed that just produces ...You could buy a packet of seed that just produces the purple range, Elaine or a couple of packets with different shades.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57943019161104615912012-10-04T08:32:50.509+00:002012-10-04T08:32:50.509+00:00It does, doesn't it, Mark? Our plot neighbour ...It does, doesn't it, Mark? Our plot neighbour has pompoms that he has grown each year from tubers and they are fully pompomed. According to the response I got it can affect either seed grown or those from tubers. I'm going to see if the same plants produce pompoms next yearSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-420909449443643252012-10-04T08:30:35.224+00:002012-10-04T08:30:35.224+00:00I'll definitely be growing them again KelliI'll definitely be growing them again KelliSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-29338973259326877412012-10-04T06:36:36.282+00:002012-10-04T06:36:36.282+00:00Fab range of colours! Will p'raps try these ne...Fab range of colours! Will p'raps try these next year. This being our first season on the plot, and me previously only being interested in things we can eat, the only flowers we've grown are nasturtiums. Any recommendations for other flowers that grow easily and will give colour for a good amount of time?Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606029898571396802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-1600524739054036452012-10-04T06:25:31.437+00:002012-10-04T06:25:31.437+00:00Your pansies are lovely - they are such good value...Your pansies are lovely - they are such good value for money aren't they. I still have to get mine I usually go for lilacs and purples - maybe another year I will try and grow from seed.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75820516576989829322012-10-03T19:22:40.686+00:002012-10-03T19:22:40.686+00:00The "stress" business sounds to me like ...The "stress" business sounds to me like a convenient excuse for the seed company...Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-11929396547702451602012-10-03T19:00:34.101+00:002012-10-03T19:00:34.101+00:00I've always wondered about growing pansies fro...I've always wondered about growing pansies from seed but I've never tried. I think I might be tempted now. Your collage of pansies is so pretty, they are fab plants.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-14200505780319417742012-10-03T17:14:59.648+00:002012-10-03T17:14:59.648+00:00My sister has a lovely shade of orange in her mix,...My sister has a lovely shade of orange in her mix, Jo. It's paler - for some reason I didn't end up with one that colour although she has several.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-820817261140116372012-10-03T17:13:49.748+00:002012-10-03T17:13:49.748+00:00I seem to attract yellow flowers Tanya but as you ...I seem to attract yellow flowers Tanya but as you say there is plenty of variety in the yellow pansies.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-11151964964576954632012-10-03T17:08:50.679+00:002012-10-03T17:08:50.679+00:00I like the dark ones that look like velvet, RobinI like the dark ones that look like velvet, RobinSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-79407694087754631912012-10-03T11:50:26.667+00:002012-10-03T11:50:26.667+00:00You've grown a great mix, I particularly like ...You've grown a great mix, I particularly like the orange one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-45134714150046151802012-10-03T10:38:13.265+00:002012-10-03T10:38:13.265+00:00I grew some pansies this year...not as many as you...I grew some pansies this year...not as many as you but they look pretty. You do have a lovely range and although you have a few yellow at least they are different shades with different characteristics.allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-3982715334435802102012-10-03T09:30:39.316+00:002012-10-03T09:30:39.316+00:00Your pansies are beautiful! I tend to like the dar...Your pansies are beautiful! I tend to like the dark colored ones the best.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.com