tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.comments2013-04-11T14:01:07.505+01:00The Wannabe PlantsmanRob Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-3555088763114971862013-04-11T14:01:07.505+01:002013-04-11T14:01:07.505+01:00That's pretty much what I've done. We'...That's pretty much what I've done. We'll see what happens! I also used the pruning s as cuttings. Again, nothing lost! I am a sucker for the nearly dead plants shelf though...Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-62487283554735236202013-04-07T21:37:08.558+01:002013-04-07T21:37:08.558+01:00I too have been a sucker on a B&Q rescue missi...I too have been a sucker on a B&Q rescue mission. I have to say I think the staff there are trained to actively try and kill their plants and so many come with a complementary disease. Nevertheless I also bought some exhausted lavender a few years ago, fed it and it did well although it has quite quickly gone leggy (possibly my fault) and the flower colour is a bit pale and boring. I reckon if you plant it, feed it and prune it it will have a reasonable chance of life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769705418477727909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-28244667101248439702013-04-02T09:15:47.137+01:002013-04-02T09:15:47.137+01:00I've been the same - even when it's looked...I've been the same - even when it's looked nice I've reluctant because it's so cold! The coldframe is great though, highly recommended.<br /><br />I really like the fatsia - the massive leaves make for really good texture. I'm planning on trying to propagate it when there's less to do...Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-76151496138983138322013-04-01T16:49:29.335+01:002013-04-01T16:49:29.335+01:00I must say it is a good time of year to have a col...I must say it is a good time of year to have a cold frame. The garden is coming out of hibernation but so, so slowly. The jobs are piling up but the cold is putting me off doing them.<br />I was wondering about getting a Fatsia or something similar - I like the glossy foliage.easygardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233210659430401480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-60079463012893631222013-04-01T10:47:22.966+01:002013-04-01T10:47:22.966+01:00It actually perked up quite nicely later on. Enoug...It actually perked up quite nicely later on. Enough for me to spend a couple of hours playing out there with That Baby. A couple of days of sun has stuff raising heads all over!Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-3477119087221989122013-04-01T10:45:58.110+01:002013-04-01T10:45:58.110+01:00Hi! Thanks for the advice - That'd been my pla...Hi! Thanks for the advice - That'd been my plan, to prune and re-pot and hopefully I should have some nice healthy plants to set out in a few weeks.Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-49073616896285828472013-03-31T22:09:50.983+01:002013-03-31T22:09:50.983+01:00It was very nice to have a few uninterrupted hours...It was very nice to have a few uninterrupted hours out there, with all sorts done. Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-35498211514588950612013-03-31T21:31:39.257+01:002013-03-31T21:31:39.257+01:00I'm not really sure yet on the fatsia. I know ...I'm not really sure yet on the fatsia. I know it'll be fine in the ground, but I don't want it getting much larger and I've read they can grow huge...Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-43330169229231166852013-03-31T18:57:33.292+01:002013-03-31T18:57:33.292+01:00That is a snazzy coldframe indeed
Are you going to...That is a snazzy coldframe indeed<br />Are you going to plant out your fatsia rather than leave it in a pot - I have two in the garden and they are thriving and have coped with snow and low temperaturesHelen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-73106627201400150422013-03-31T17:20:32.925+01:002013-03-31T17:20:32.925+01:00It's so wonderful to be able to get out on sun...It's so wonderful to be able to get out on sunny spring days. Sorry it is snowing again today! I guess Mother Nature just wanted to give you a little appetizer before she serves the full meal!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-19386954183465441212013-03-31T16:32:09.596+01:002013-03-31T16:32:09.596+01:00I love the first gardening days of early spring. T...I love the first gardening days of early spring. They're so invigorating. I'd prune the lavender and give it some compost. It should perk up.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-85211156901312969792013-03-31T15:39:32.675+01:002013-03-31T15:39:32.675+01:00Wasn't getting out into the garden a treat! I...Wasn't getting out into the garden a treat! I'm a little stiff and sore, but like you, got some cleanup started. Enjoy your spring. gardeningnaturallywithclaudia.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882800588574623808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-18587698546478622032013-03-31T12:26:27.986+01:002013-03-31T12:26:27.986+01:00Thanks, I'm rather taken with them too - It...Thanks, I'm rather taken with them too - It's the first year I've had them, and I want more!<br /><br />Happy Easter to your good self.Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-7613901904838091732013-03-31T12:24:13.534+01:002013-03-31T12:24:13.534+01:00Lots of sprouts promise color to come! Love the He...Lots of sprouts promise color to come! Love the Hellebores!<br />Happy Easter!<br />Lea<br />Lea's Menagerie<br />Mississippi, USALeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-85465677205971225222013-03-11T12:48:20.147+00:002013-03-11T12:48:20.147+00:00Hi Claire. Fish and chips is definitely on the men...Hi Claire. Fish and chips is definitely on the menu at some point while we're here, although I prefer Hadleys on the other side of the bridge. The fish is just as good, but there less chance of having to fight for a seat!Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-24898474884711345062013-03-11T12:37:32.020+00:002013-03-11T12:37:32.020+00:00Love that drive to Whitby although it always seems...Love that drive to Whitby although it always seems to be blowing a snowstorm whatever the time of year. Hope you got some fish and chips at The Magpie (if you could muscle your way in).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769705418477727909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-62893168445762453412013-02-19T20:06:10.295+00:002013-02-19T20:06:10.295+00:00Not sure what the white is. Possibly minerals on t...Not sure what the white is. Possibly minerals on top of the compost? Or possibly mould :pRob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-5729695438682841592013-02-19T20:05:08.439+00:002013-02-19T20:05:08.439+00:00That batch of compost should be long gone, so hope...That batch of compost should be long gone, so hopefully won't come back...Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-75025328818783296022013-02-19T15:39:26.989+00:002013-02-19T15:39:26.989+00:00Yuk. I thought you were talking about the white s...Yuk. I thought you were talking about the white stuff at first. It's not mould is it? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769705418477727909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-10498062572002452482013-02-18T17:53:56.122+00:002013-02-18T17:53:56.122+00:00I have had that happen and I think they grow from...I have had that happen and I think they grow from spores in the compostHelen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-36596743399389345282013-02-17T09:18:03.744+00:002013-02-17T09:18:03.744+00:00It's really quite depressing, isn't it?
I...It's really quite depressing, isn't it?<br /><br />I wonder if the wages have stayed static since the amounts offered were reasonable, or whether they've always been rubbish?Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-44455812243390107612013-02-16T10:27:39.154+00:002013-02-16T10:27:39.154+00:00I agree, the wages are rubbish and no more than th...I agree, the wages are rubbish and no more than the wages for a cleaner around here. I have toyed briefly with the idea of s horticultural career but think I would be declaring myself bankrupt very quickly. The salaries for head gardeners looking after important estates are not much better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769705418477727909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-56197641876052023912013-02-15T09:21:17.830+00:002013-02-15T09:21:17.830+00:00Thanks.
The experience thing is a tough one which...Thanks.<br /><br />The experience thing is a tough one whichever industry you work in. How do you get the experience without the job? The added sticking point in this case is that any lower-down-the-ladder positions that you might be able to get are going to be so appallingly paid that you're going to struggle. That said, stick with it! I'm sure it'll be rewarding in other ways, and I really do wish I was in a position to do it myself.<br /><br />Was it Iceland where they locked up all the bankers and politicians? Wherever it was, it was clearly the right way forward!Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-86463832329664255412013-02-14T18:54:39.613+00:002013-02-14T18:54:39.613+00:00I suspect you're not alone there, which brings...I suspect you're not alone there, which brings us back around to the lack of young people going into it. I was absolutely gob-smacked when I saw those salary figures. I can't actually believe that the employers think that they can class that as reasonable remuneration for a skilled job.Rob Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836431293914192548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999986798591100731.post-58047252682768781382013-02-14T18:52:05.466+00:002013-02-14T18:52:05.466+00:00Well said! I'm (not entirely, actually) shocke...Well said! I'm (not entirely, actually) shocked to learn that the royal family pay no more than the horticulture officer role at a local homeless charity does (i took a punt at applying, got an interview but didn't really have the experience). And yet, all the while, investment bankers continue to do alright etc etc...Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606029898571396802noreply@blogger.com