Show us your recent purchases.

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by PeterS, Apr 27, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. al n

    al n Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2011
    Messages:
    1,990
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    self employed
    Location:
    wirral
    Ratings:
    +3,267
    • Like Like x 1
    • scillonian

      scillonian Gardener

      Joined:
      Oct 22, 2011
      Messages:
      247
      Location:
      South Devon
      Ratings:
      +238
      There are some in our area in the local local parks, they have got through the winter comfortably though the coldest here was -5. On the wirral, should be OK if you protect it with some fleece in the winter.
       
    • sal73

      sal73 Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Sep 4, 2011
      Messages:
      2,833
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      Bedford
      Ratings:
      +3,011
      It did look strange , it`s actually not a yucca but a beschorneria yuccoides, it`s hardy to maybe -5/7 , it will not grown any trunk and extremely slow grower , mine still alive after a -8 but the leaves mulched down , but the good point yours is closed to the house it should be ok and it will make a really impressive flower.
      ps B&Q mediterranian collection ......who moved Mexico in the mediterranean ?
      beschorneria yuccoides in flower (love sunshine but can take lots of rain as well)
      [​IMG]
      common yucca gloriosa
      [​IMG]
       
      • Like Like x 3
      • al n

        al n Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Aug 31, 2011
        Messages:
        1,990
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        self employed
        Location:
        wirral
        Ratings:
        +3,267
        thanks guys, i'll leave it where it is near the garage. :blue thumb:
         
      • SarahT

        SarahT Gardener

        Joined:
        Jun 2, 2012
        Messages:
        47
        Gender:
        Female
        Occupation:
        Nurse
        Location:
        Bristol, UK
        Ratings:
        +42
        Whilst in Mark and Spencer randomly picked up a small honeysuckle and hydrangea reduced to £1.25 each. Have repotted them and hoping they'll survive to go in the new garden.
         
        • Like Like x 1
        • Bilbo675

          Bilbo675 Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Mar 15, 2011
          Messages:
          4,495
          Gender:
          Male
          Occupation:
          Gardener & Plant Sales
          Location:
          South Derbyshire
          Ratings:
          +6,654
          Didn't buy them myself but got these guys recently for Father's Day :biggrin:, not really into gnomes but I do like these little fellas :snork:

          Plants 169.jpg

          Plants 170.jpg
           
          • Like Like x 4
          • Gretzky

            Gretzky Gardener

            Joined:
            May 24, 2012
            Messages:
            308
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Protective Coatings Inspector
            Location:
            kirkcaldy, Fife
            Ratings:
            +278
            Bought this nice red Dhalia today from B&Q (unfortunately no guarantee with them) to go with the nice lemon one I got the other week.

            I fear I`m becoming a bit of a Dhalia fan :spinning:

            The 1st was taken on the standard macro setting from just a few inches away.The lemon one looks a bit washed out in that pic. Much stronger colour in the flesh.



            [​IMG]

            [​IMG]

            [​IMG]
             
            • Like Like x 6
            • Folly Mon

              Folly Mon GC Official Counselor

              Joined:
              Dec 17, 2011
              Messages:
              1,805
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              starting new busniss in new year
              Location:
              House on the Hill
              Ratings:
              +2,409
              Sorry NOT A Plant or Shrub But Will Defantley Help Me Get Some :wub2:

              My Other Passition old VWs :dbgrtmb:

              A Raty MK1 Caddy 1.6d 4speed 55 to the gallon Da Da Da Da Dar Im LoVeIn IT

              I Will Paint it My Self Either Mat Black or Red Oxide?

              Sold My MK2 Scaddy only for Sale 12 Hours a Guy Traveld 160 od Mile From Devon
              My OH Said She Only Thought I Was That Mad :mad:

              Lucky Me Can Paint it at work on a Sunday Night My Gaffer Said :dbgrtmb:

              Wot a Gaffer I Love Him :wub2:

              He Asked me Where i was Going to Paint it?

              I Said on the Drive under a Gazeebo

              He Said Am You Haveing Me On?

              i Said Do I Look Like Im Jokeing?

              Ya Cor Do That Our Mon 003.JPG 007.JPG He Said Paint it Here On a Sunday!

              Thats Saved me Buying a Gazzebo :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
               
              • Like Like x 6
              • Phil A

                Phil A Guest

                Ratings:
                +0
                He's a good lad:dbgrtmb:
                 
                • Like Like x 2
                • Fat Controller

                  Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

                  Joined:
                  May 5, 2012
                  Messages:
                  27,765
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Occupation:
                  Public Transport
                  Location:
                  At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
                  Ratings:
                  +52,205
                  For what its worth, I would say that black would be better Folly. Any mechanical nasties on it, or is it quite sound?
                   
                  • Like Like x 1
                  • Folly Mon

                    Folly Mon GC Official Counselor

                    Joined:
                    Dec 17, 2011
                    Messages:
                    1,805
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    starting new busniss in new year
                    Location:
                    House on the Hill
                    Ratings:
                    +2,409
                    Runs like a rolex FC No oil or water leaks which is a suprize every dub iv owned normaly leaks a bit

                    Well marks its Spot :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                     
                    • Like Like x 2
                    • Fat Controller

                      Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

                      Joined:
                      May 5, 2012
                      Messages:
                      27,765
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Occupation:
                      Public Transport
                      Location:
                      At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
                      Ratings:
                      +52,205
                      Champion :) They go on forever the old dubs, bless them. I ran my MK1 Golf for the best part of a year with knackered core plugs; There was nearly as much water in the boot as there was petrol in the tank, and I even boiled it a couple of times, but it never gave up.
                       
                      • Like Like x 1
                      • al n

                        al n Total Gardener

                        Joined:
                        Aug 31, 2011
                        Messages:
                        1,990
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Occupation:
                        self employed
                        Location:
                        wirral
                        Ratings:
                        +3,267
                        no photos, but last night picked up 2 heucheras and 2 hollyhocks.
                         
                        • Like Like x 1
                        • Sirius

                          Sirius Total Gardener

                          Joined:
                          Jun 26, 2012
                          Messages:
                          1,438
                          Gender:
                          Male
                          Location:
                          Hertfordshire
                          Ratings:
                          +1,238
                          I am busing redeveloping part of my garden, making some raised beds with sleepers.
                          My purchases have been extensive......

                          2 species of kniphofia
                          5 species of Impatiens (Himalayan)
                          5 species of Bamboo
                          Magnolia stellata
                          10 Dahlias (Crews Hill Gardeners Club were having a special)
                          Clematis armandii (both white and pink forms)
                          And there are others that I can't think of at the moment.....
                           
                          • Like Like x 2
                          • Penny in Ontario

                            Penny in Ontario Total Gardener

                            Joined:
                            Sep 7, 2006
                            Messages:
                            6,233
                            Gender:
                            Female
                            Occupation:
                            Work for my husband.
                            Location:
                            Ontario, Canada
                            Ratings:
                            +1,668
                            Bought 3 new hanging baskets for on the deck, however photobucket is acting up and cant load them :gaah:
                             
                            • Like Like x 2
                            Loading...
                            Thread Status:
                            Not open for further replies.

                            Share This Page

                            1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                              By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                              Dismiss Notice