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Rhubarb Appreciation Society

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Blackpuddingbertha · 23/03/2013 21:43

Going with Rhihaf's thread name suggestion, following on from the first rule of gardening club is thread.

Pull up your kneeling pads, crack open the elderberry wine and the blackberry gin and come and join us. No real experience or gardening know-how needed.

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ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 02/04/2013 22:31

::Loads a tray with Wine and circles the potting shed::

Yes, I do claim the credit for the Goodies reference! I always have a moment of uncertainty when new people join, as I wonder whether they are new or are regulars with a new name.

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 02/04/2013 22:33

Really, Humph? I do hope you're pleased with it. Conversely, I thought of you yesterday as I was looking in vain for the thalictrum. I guess it's too soon for it yet.

HumphreyCobbler · 02/04/2013 22:36

yes, the disappearing thalictrum! That is definitely one of yours. You tempted me Grin I had forgotten about that one. It is a particularly nice variety, I like it better than the other examples I have seen around.

The alchemilla looks lovely, although I need more of it.

HumphreyCobbler · 02/04/2013 22:37

I didn't arrive till the end of May last year iirc

HumphreyCobbler · 02/04/2013 22:38

IT

I am not doing too well with the typing, it must be all the wine

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 02/04/2013 22:41

I thought we all egged each other on to spend a fortune moderate sum on the Parkers website.

I am always amazed when people say that alchemilla is a pest because of the self-seeding. I just luffs it.

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Blackpuddingbertha · 02/04/2013 22:42

Takes more Wine quickly from Maud before Humphrey drinks it all and we're back on the blackberry gin.

My favourite suggestion was the Solanum Crispin Glasnevin. Fabulous plant ignoring the poisonous element

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HumphreyCobbler · 02/04/2013 22:43

the only plant I consider a pest in my garden is a particularly insipid pink geranium that gets EVERYWHERE. No idea what it is called as I took a couple of plants from a friend's garden and have regretted it ever since.

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 02/04/2013 22:46

::Necks more Wine::

I am getting bolder about poisonous plants now. I have started reintroducing euphorbias - the E amygdaloides purpurea and E myrsinites are looking fabulous at the moment - and I have a tiny delphinium I'm waiting to plant. If the slugs don't get it first.

HumphreyCobbler · 02/04/2013 22:47

are delphiniums poisonous?

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 02/04/2013 22:48

That pink geranium might be the one that my dear mama gave me when I started this garden and which I then spent years eradicating!

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Blackpuddingbertha · 02/04/2013 22:49

I'm still waiting for my euphorbias to arrive. Think plant orders are a bit on the slow side so far this year.

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Blackpuddingbertha · 02/04/2013 22:50

All this Wine and reminiscing has gone to my head. Goodnight potting shed.

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HumphreyCobbler · 02/04/2013 22:52

goodnight

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 02/04/2013 22:54

Toxicity of delphinium.

List of potentially harmful plants

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 02/04/2013 22:56

I'm off for an early night too. Good night all.

HumphreyCobbler · 02/04/2013 23:04

thanks for that

I can tick off a few from that list Blush

WynkenBlynkenandNod · 03/04/2013 07:47

I only introduced Delphiniums last year after chucking one away in a fit of paranoia when DD was small. Euphorbia was already here but in the front so left that. And I've only just found out lily pollen is poisonous for cats.

Landal Parks are just cheaper Center Parcs in Netherlands, Belgium and Holland. DS is 9 so loves being able to go off on his own to the playground etc and to buy the rolls for breakfast, plus there's load of places to visit which keeps 14 year old DD quiet.

Engelsemama · 03/04/2013 08:22

Way down south then wynken - I know they?ve had much more snow than us the last few months. I?ve never stayed at a Landal or CP as we tend to spend our holidays visiting my family in the UK, but I know BIL and SIL love them with their 2 boys.

Another sunny but cold day here. DS is at nursery so am heading out for a few hours to do a bit more tidying up.
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I have missed being outside the last few months. Smile

Castlelough · 03/04/2013 08:37

Ooh I missed the belated birthday party!

Am off to plant my onions today Smile

rhihaf · 03/04/2013 09:49

Wowzers! One weekend away from the potting shed and I've missed loads. It's like when you're ill off school and miss all the gossip Grin

Just had a groupon offer for fruit trees if anyone's interested:
www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/GardeningExpresscouk/19609085?nlp=&CID=UK_CRM_1_0_0_93&a=1664

Can't vouch for it but might be useful to someone...

We have (very cold) sunshine here in Wales, hurrah! Happy pottering everyone :)

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 03/04/2013 10:17

Ooh and Lidl has fruit trees at the moment for £7.95. They were mostly Golden Delicious and Victoria Plum in my local one.

Rhubarbgarden · 03/04/2013 13:37

Damn, can't believe I missed the party. Happy birthday potting shed .

I did some googling of jewelled lawns last night (while you lot were getting merry) and found Feeringbury Manor which has one. At its best in April it says. I'd like to visit but it's nearly two hours away.

We visited the Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle a couple of year's ago. Full of signs saying "Don't Touch!" and dire warnings. I picked up dd and kept tight hold of her to prevent wanderings, only to find that while we were standing listening to the guide, she was leaning over my shoulder merrily munching a tall plant whose leaves were wafting across the path. Shock After I had a small heart attack the guide turned out to be very reassuring and blasé - she said you'd have to eat large quantities of anything for it to be a problem. At any rate, dd is still here.

Rhubarbgarden · 03/04/2013 15:03

Aaargh! Chelsea Flower Show has sold out! Aaaaaargh! Why didn't I buy my ticket earlier? I'm so stupid! Sad

LexyMa · 03/04/2013 15:12

Never mind, Hampton Court's far better. :)