Yawn ... wakey, wakey ...

Discussion in 'The Muppet Show' started by Victoria, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    62,955
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +122,515
    I thought I would join in [​IMG] :D

    I've just posted these on another thread so I hope you won't mind. [​IMG]

    I'm now going to pop out in the rain and dig up some plants for some friends who have made a new flower bed.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]
     
  2. rosa

    rosa Gardener

    Joined:
    May 26, 2006
    Messages:
    13,867
    Ratings:
    +14
    lovely splendid pictures shiney well done
     
  3. Kedi-Gato

    Kedi-Gato Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2006
    Messages:
    4,329
    Ratings:
    +35
    Good morning everyone, although it is just past noon here and about time for lunch, spare-ribs today.

    Good idea to post a few bright pictures in this thread to get everyone in a good mood, I enjoyed them all.

    Shiney, what is that lovely bell-shaped flower in your first picture?

    Have a good day everyone, and a


    Happy Mother's Day


    to all the Mama's of both kids and pets!
     
  4. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    62,955
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +122,515
    Hi Kedi

    Although it doesn't look like other alliums it is allium siculum. A very rewarding flower. They open up like in the picture but as the flowers are finishing they all straighten up and form into a conical shape. They grow about 1m tall and seed very easily. I can send you some seeds when we have them. Give me a PM if you would like some. :D [​IMG]
     
  5. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2006
    Messages:
    31,255
    Occupation:
    Lady of Leisure
    Location:
    Messines, Algarve
    Ratings:
    +55,206
    It was Mother's Day here last Sunday, the 6th. It was the 18th March in the UK, wasn't it? Today it's Australia, Canada and the USA.
     
  6. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    11,465
    Occupation:
    Head gardener
    Location:
    In the Middle Of Blighty
    Ratings:
    +6,543
    Shiney,KG another name is Nectaroscordum.We had some where we used to live,but left them for the new owners,we bought some for this garden but they didn't like the clay soil and died :( W e shall ahve to buy some more me thinks :rolleyes:

    Rosa,your yellow rose looks like Canary Bird.We also left that when we moved and everytime we pass our old house it looks fantastic when in flower [​IMG]
     
  7. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    62,955
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +122,515
    Hi Kandy, we have clay soil and they spread like mad. What they don't like are soggy roots so as long as the drainage is good (compost or gravel) they do well. They always seem to want ot seed in any little crack in the patio. If you want some seeds just give me a PM. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  8. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    11,465
    Occupation:
    Head gardener
    Location:
    In the Middle Of Blighty
    Ratings:
    +6,543
    Hi Shiney,Thankyou,I have sent you a PM [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  9. Kedi-Gato

    Kedi-Gato Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2006
    Messages:
    4,329
    Ratings:
    +35
    Shiney, PM just sent, thanks!
     
  10. wiseowl

    wiseowl Amiable Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2006
    Messages:
    44,760
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Philosophy of people
    Location:
    In a barn somewhere in North Kent
    Ratings:
    +91,677
    Hi Chan yes my friend they are a Hybrid species of
    MIMULUS
    [​IMG]
     
  11. seeker of knowledge

    seeker of knowledge Gardener

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2007
    Messages:
    119
    Ratings:
    +0
    Those pics certainly woke me up shiney so vibrant especially the Iris.
     
  12. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    11,465
    Occupation:
    Head gardener
    Location:
    In the Middle Of Blighty
    Ratings:
    +6,543
    Morning everyone,It is dry out there at the moment and the sun is trying to peep through...

    Hope you all have a great day in all you do :cool:
     
  13. rosa

    rosa Gardener

    Joined:
    May 26, 2006
    Messages:
    13,867
    Ratings:
    +14
    morning kandy and everyone, very dull out there this morning, ground is damp must of rained in the night, have a good day all
     
  14. wiseowl

    wiseowl Amiable Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2006
    Messages:
    44,760
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Philosophy of people
    Location:
    In a barn somewhere in North Kent
    Ratings:
    +91,677
    Good morning Kandy,Rosa and all my friends,Have a absolutely super day and keep Smiling ,Its Important to hang on to your sense of Humour :D [​IMG]
     
  15. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    11,465
    Occupation:
    Head gardener
    Location:
    In the Middle Of Blighty
    Ratings:
    +6,543
    Morning Woo and Rosa again,and everyone when they get on here,nice to see you.Have a great day :cool: :D
     
Loading...

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