Starting Over

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  1. Enfield Steve

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    Good evening GC.

    We got back from our Belgian excursions last night, and a good time was had.

    looking over the garden, it has grown some since we left it last Thursday. We have lost a dwarf sunflower to slug attack, and a ground cover Campanuala has suffered a fair bit of damage to the slugs too. Beer traps have been renewed.

    I'll add a more detailed update later, I'm back in Luton now, preparing for work tomorrow.

    thanks for looking in.
     
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    • Enfield Steve

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      Hi,

      Sorry for the lack of update, life gets in the way sometimes, will get some up over the next couple of days.

      Thanks for looking in.
       
    • Enfield Steve

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      Hello GC,

      just a few photos provided by my Partner Lesley, until I can get back to the garden on Saturday.

      The Sunny bed as seen from the house
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      Looking from the narrow border.
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      From the front.
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      Semi -Shade bed.
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      The 3rd bed. Has a lot of sun, but also some shade from about mid-afternoon.
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      We watched this little fella pop out, while we sat having coffee, just before I came home on Tuesday morning.

      It was a nice big bud that looked ready, just wanted a little sun / warmth...... 10 mins of warm sunshine later......

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      The plant is in a deep pot on the Gazeebo, was a tiny little thing when we put it in. Has now reached the top! and is full of flower buds. I'll get some photos weekend ;)

      I'll do a more detailed update and start the plant list at the weekend too.

      Thanks for looking in.
       
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      • CarolineL

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        Goodness @Enfield Steve, you'll need a machete to get through there soon! Things have done very well.
         
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          Steve. I raise my hat to you Sir.
           
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          • Victoria

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            Love that gravel ... white, pink and grey. I partly grew up in Luton. :rolleyespink:
             
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            • Enfield Steve

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              Thank you, I'm pleased with how the plants are doing, means I have my soil about right, and they are in a good spot.

              Thank you, it has been worth the hard work.

              Lesley chose the colours of the Gravel. Luton is probably nothing like you remember it.
               
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