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bridgemonty		#1 Posted : 03 July 2013 08:58:45(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Please can any gardeners out there put a name to the large green leaf plant in the foreground it’s about 1 mtr. in height?  Her indoors purchased it from a garden centre this year and lost the label. Thanks
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pensionman		#2 Posted : 03 July 2013 10:37:31(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 11/05/2012(UTC) Posts: 225 Location: Whaley Bridge Thanks: 5 times Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		A Triffid.
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RockBanker		#3 Posted : 03 July 2013 17:59:44(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 09/04/2009(UTC) Posts: 515 Location: "In a primitive area and on a steep hill" Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Mrs Rock Banker says it looks like a Hollyhock
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bridgemonty		#4 Posted : 03 July 2013 18:45:47(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Originally Posted by: RockBanker Mrs Rock Banker says it looks like a Hollyhock Yes I am sure Mrs Rock Banker is correct, I did find a picture that was very close, in that species this afternoon.  Why Mrs Bridgemonty thought it would compliment the water feature at the back of it remains a mystery. Thanks   Edited by user 03 July 2013 18:56:43(UTC)  | Reason: Spelling bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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bridgemonty		#5 Posted : 23 July 2013 12:32:12(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		My mystery plant continues to grow now about 2.5mtrs.  A rather nervous looking neighbour enquired as to its species this morning.  I still think Mrs Rockbanker was probably correct, perhaps flowers will eventually confirm bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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bridgemonty		#6 Posted : 24 July 2013 15:45:08(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Still on gardens…. Had some solar powered steel garden lights in the shed for a few years, Never looked right stuck in flower beds, so I have painted them black and secured them to my hanging basket brackets with Jubilee clips, pleased with them now good effect at night. bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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bridgemonty		#7 Posted : 25 July 2013 06:35:26(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Never been too exited about cutting grass so this is now my back lawn.  Although I must admit a nice green lawn can look good with dedication to it’s care. bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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bridgemonty		#8 Posted : 26 July 2013 05:33:18(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Thought I might as well add my “Garden Kitchen” which is in fact re-cycled bricks formally a fireplace from "Mrs Over The Garden Wall’s" lounge.  Don’t look too close at the bricklaying. bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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pensionman		#9 Posted : 26 July 2013 07:06:26(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 11/05/2012(UTC) Posts: 225 Location: Whaley Bridge Thanks: 5 times Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Do you have any holiday snaps to share, or may be any of the Christening?
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bridgemonty		#10 Posted : 26 July 2013 07:27:07(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Originally Posted by: pensionman Do you have any holiday snaps to share, or may be any of the Christening? Good Morning Pensionman, Just ask Jon to delete the string if it upsets you, then we can get back to Dog Muck etc, if that is more to your taste.  Just trying to lighten up and develop new topics. PeterT
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Fedup		#11 Posted : 26 July 2013 19:47:01(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 20/03/2009(UTC) Posts: 478 Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Well, I for one think your garden looks lovely. I wish I could say the same about mine! All your plants seem to be flourishing. Is that due to the weather or have you a secret recipe for feeding them? Edited by user 26 July 2013 19:48:33(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified
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bridgemonty		#12 Posted : 27 July 2013 07:21:06(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		[quote=Fedup;16147]Well, I for one think your garden looks lovely. I wish I could say the same about mine! All your plants seem to be flourishing. Is that due to the weather or have you a secret recipe for feeding them? Thank You Mr Fedup,   I use potting compost that usually gives good results for most pot plants – “Levingtons Multi Purpose” £11 for three bags at our local garden centre.   For everything in the garden I use a water soluble feed as below one box lasts a full season, Asda is best for price £4, garden centres usually charge much more, applied at about two week intervals, with the old watering can.   Ordinary watering is a daily essential with this hot spell.   Staring at it seated in a garden chair with a can of  beer in hand after 4.00 pm is also an essential.   Cheers Peter T     Edited by user 27 July 2013 07:27:02(UTC)  | Reason: Spelling bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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bridgemonty		#13 Posted : 27 July 2013 08:59:26(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Originally Posted by: RockBanker Mrs Rock Banker says it looks like a Hollyhock Flowers appeared this morning .... bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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RockBanker		#14 Posted : 27 July 2013 11:26:03(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 09/04/2009(UTC) Posts: 515 Location: "In a primitive area and on a steep hill" Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Mrs Rock Banker's hollyhocks File Attachment(s): DSCF3481.JPG (1,217kb) downloaded 36 time(s).
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bridgemonty		#15 Posted : 27 July 2013 14:13:31(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		Originally Posted by: RockBanker Mrs Rock Banker's hollyhocks Super ones; think I should quickly delete my effort. Or perhaps they might catch up?   bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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Fedup		#16 Posted : 27 July 2013 17:55:17(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 20/03/2009(UTC) Posts: 478 Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Thanks for the information Bridgemonty. Perhaps we should have a gardening section on the Forum? Edited by user 27 July 2013 17:57:33(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified
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bridgemonty		#17 Posted : 28 July 2013 09:10:41(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		[quote=Fedup;16153]Thanks for the information Bridgemonty. Perhaps we should have a gardening section on the Forum?  Good idea Mr Fedup….   I believe that this Forum is an excellent foundation for a much wider scope of interests and information for Whaley Bridge residents.    PeterT Edited by user 29 July 2013 06:22:27(UTC)  | Reason: Correction
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bridgemonty		#18 Posted : 07 August 2013 06:25:52(UTC) Retweet
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Member Joined: 07/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 165 Location: whaley bridge		I think that my mystery plant has reached maturity a few flowers are falling and about 3 metres high.  Thought I should show the end result, flowers appear to be different in shape than Mrs Rockbanker’s more like a paper rose.   Not for a window box this one. bridgemonty attached the following image(s):
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