palming

lament to the palm and apologies to thom

wandering blind thru
the wonders of
new technology
finding the time
to use
abuse
and understand

virus free tubers

virus free, oh no!!!
50% of Noreen, Doria and Alfonso are currently affected.
Cindy (plant breeder) says the virus will not be transferred by insects to healthy plants this growing season - the virus if transferred, will show up next season.


Noreen 13 Sept 2006

hint of mint

gladioli stems 4 sept

Nuit D'Ete

foliage 4 Sept

updates

8 September

• seaweed foliar feed to plants
• elements of both designs finalised
• construction drawings nearly complete
• ready lawn contacted - possible donation of product
• meet with Cindy to discuss dahlia health Tuesday 12/9 @ 5.45pm

group discussion

• pav paradise plant list and numbers finalised
• elements of design analysed, construction and materials discussed
• steel for reflections delivered - Amil at play

dahlia check

Monday 4 Sept checked the plants and after consulting with Gill Thurlow did the following:

• nipped the growing tips out of the dahlias to encourage bushiness and strength
• 'alfonso' developing flower buds - removed
• leaf discolouration may have been earlier insect damage
• institute a fortnightly spray programme
• lemon scented geranium have strong root development, will pot up on Thursday
• pelargonums are developing flowers