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WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE GARDEN TODAY - 2021

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2021.

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  1. Upsydaisy

    Upsydaisy Total Gardener

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    • rustyroots

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      Too wet to go out, so I pricked out lettuce, cabbage and sowed some spring onions. Had a tidy in the shed as I am tripping over things.

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      • shiney

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        Ours grow quite high and out the top but also through the sides and dangle down. :blue thumb:

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        We haven't kept it dry but must have well over a ton of it on the bonfire. I'll try it anyway :noidea:and maybe put some garden compost with it. :)

        At least we men have the equipment to aim it in the specific direction needed :roflol: I usually restrict it to just the compost heaps - we're not overlooked but I do keep my ears open for the sound of drones :heehee:
         
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          It's now sunny out there so I may wander around later and see whether it may be dry enough to do some work - still clearing leaves from the snowdrop areas. :phew:
           
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          • DianneW

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            I went out sweatshirt layered with gillette, parker type hoody coat garden gloves plus joggers and boots. Garden gloves not warm but done weeding anyway for about half and hour only... I am constantly amazed how all those weeds appear so fast again..little beasts.. cold hands muddy gloves mucky boots, took me almost as long to clean up as I was out, but still worth it.
             
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            • Rayla

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              As we've had a few dry days I've started digging a vegetable plot. Plan to put in a raised bed.
              It's hard work! But getting there. :dbgrtmb:
               
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                Just came in for dinner, think I've done too much as my leg is incredibly painful now.:sad:

                But nevertheless I am pleased that I've emptied the residents out of our large cold frame for a drink and an airing .Will get them snugly back in later this afternoon before our - temp kicks in for tonight.

                Will go back soon to empty the strawberry plants and let them have a bout of fresh air too.:dbgrtmb:

                Please to note lots of positive signs on most of the plants/ cuttings that came from my parents garden last summer. I was worried as the timing wasn't really the best....it was a case of ' now or never' .
                 
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                  Too dangerous to work out there at the moment as there are falling branches. :dunno:
                   
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                    :yikes:...Why ,have you got the strong winds now @shiney ??
                     
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                    It's the Curries, Upsdaisy, affecting his stomach sometimes.:dunno::heehee:
                     
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                      :blue thumb:

                      And we're a bit backwards here!
                       
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                        More like in the Backwoods than backwards, shiney.:love30:
                         
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                          All enjoying the fresh air!!

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                          Back home and fleeced up for a -night!!
                           
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                              Cleared the snow off the greenhouse,scared off the heron,fed the birds,ran back inside,lit the fire,.........coffee & chocolate time.
                               
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