tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post34490819183710097..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Self Watering PlantersJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-63032018267367934672013-12-17T17:49:35.598+00:002013-12-17T17:49:35.598+00:00I'm pleased to hear another good review of the...I'm pleased to hear another good review of the containers, I'm looking forward to using them. My window feeder seems very secure, the collared doves land on it with a thud but it stays in place. I'm fed up with the high winds, they scare me to death, I wish they'd stay away.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-56142274463749961182013-12-17T17:40:07.803+00:002013-12-17T17:40:07.803+00:00I have those pots and they are fab so you should h...I have those pots and they are fab so you should have smashin' tomatoes.<br />How lovely to hear how many birds you feeding. I had a suction bird feeder but it kept on getting knocked off by the heavier birds. I must look out for another one.<br />We seem to having very similar weather to you. I heard today that winds of 100 mph are expected Christmas eve and Christmas day so maybe secure your greenhouse with something.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-63402752861135301502013-12-17T14:53:19.807+00:002013-12-17T14:53:19.807+00:00I thought about holidays, I suppose it will mean t...I thought about holidays, I suppose it will mean that my helpers don't have to come and water them every day. What a great idea about the basil, I might as well make use of the extra space in the containers. I think I shall use that idea.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-22087056313758808882013-12-17T13:54:30.427+00:002013-12-17T13:54:30.427+00:00A good idea for pots, especially if you go away on...A good idea for pots, especially if you go away on holiday. You could always planted some basil around the base of your tomatoes. A pasta sauce in a pot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-55825001507822914732013-12-17T09:49:59.790+00:002013-12-17T09:49:59.790+00:00I'm hoping the containers do their job next ye...I'm hoping the containers do their job next year, though they'll take some filling. I think your son would love a window feeder, it's great fun watching the birds at such close quarters.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-72369252838146645442013-12-16T20:22:20.400+00:002013-12-16T20:22:20.400+00:00Lovely plant pots, I like the dog in the backgroun...Lovely plant pots, I like the dog in the background giving an idea of scale! Good to hear those window feeders work, I've thought about getting one for the eldest boy's bedroom window as he's such a birdwatching fan, but I wondered if it would ever be visited. I will look out for one now that you have recommended them.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-53202947941085386072013-12-16T19:25:50.112+00:002013-12-16T19:25:50.112+00:00I've never heard of watering tomato leaves, I&...I've never heard of watering tomato leaves, I've never done that before. Window feeders are great for seeing the birds up close, I thought they might be too nervous to use it, but they're not. How lovely to have a family of collared doves which visit you, it's great to see a baby grow.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16897073984764707112013-12-16T18:58:55.950+00:002013-12-16T18:58:55.950+00:00I have one self watering planter Jo and they are g...I have one self watering planter Jo and they are great. Just remember every now and then to water the tomato leaves too as they like this!!<br /><br />I don't have a window feeder for the birds...might consider getting one though!!<br /><br />I have a family of collared doves that are coming to visit on a regular basis, baby is as big as parents now though!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-49787262504230088462013-12-16T13:57:01.123+00:002013-12-16T13:57:01.123+00:00Ha ha, I know. I'm hoping for great things fro...Ha ha, I know. I'm hoping for great things from my tomatoes next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-36497508059126884852013-12-16T13:51:07.962+00:002013-12-16T13:51:07.962+00:00They certainly look like big pots Jo compared to t...They certainly look like big pots Jo compared to the size of Archie, he looks as though he could fit in one! Your toms will have no excuse for not doing well with these lovely new homes - you will have to tell them to grow well! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-35401091519546750942013-12-16T13:42:22.389+00:002013-12-16T13:42:22.389+00:00Archie's a nosey doggy, he doesn't like to...Archie's a nosey doggy, he doesn't like to be left out of anything. The wind's settled down again now, which I'm pleased about, it's the weather I least like. Blue tits are such fast little things, flitting here and there. It's great to get a close view of them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46635530952532356042013-12-16T13:36:00.945+00:002013-12-16T13:36:00.945+00:00I think they'll be worth it, well, they will i...I think they'll be worth it, well, they will if they work.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-32076471375581390532013-12-16T13:34:53.776+00:002013-12-16T13:34:53.776+00:00You're welcome. I was pleased when I found the...You're welcome. I was pleased when I found them a little cheaper, though I bought them through a company listed on Amazon so had to pay postage, but I still got them for less than I found them anywhere else. They'll be worth it if they work.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-6117085886382575912013-12-16T13:33:03.397+00:002013-12-16T13:33:03.397+00:00I'm sure they will. I've included some bir...I'm sure they will. I've included some bird seed in with the gift so they can get started straight away.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-85279305910419949962013-12-16T13:31:55.059+00:002013-12-16T13:31:55.059+00:00I'm hoping that they work well. I love seeing ...I'm hoping that they work well. I love seeing all the different kinds of birds in the garden, it's always exciting if something new makes an appearance.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11395601558715789712013-12-16T13:17:57.737+00:002013-12-16T13:17:57.737+00:00They certainly look and sound like a good idea. Ar...They certainly look and sound like a good idea. Archie seems to be giving them his okay.<br />It's just dull and wet here. <br />I've being seeing blue tits out front again lately. They're such lovely, busy little birds. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-71067144324077569792013-12-16T13:04:12.409+00:002013-12-16T13:04:12.409+00:00l guess it will give you better result than ordina...l guess it will give you better result than ordinary pots. but to expensive to me...Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-26732596859805990492013-12-16T12:30:49.862+00:002013-12-16T12:30:49.862+00:00Thanks for the mention Jo. I hope those planters w...Thanks for the mention Jo. I hope those planters work as well for you as they have done for me. You got a bargain in terms of the price, didn't you?Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5024680665606006232013-12-16T12:26:23.774+00:002013-12-16T12:26:23.774+00:00At least their birds will, Jo.At least their birds will, Jo.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-89445332223450082892013-12-16T10:47:00.701+00:002013-12-16T10:47:00.701+00:00They look great, I think I shall have a look &...They look great, I think I shall have a look & order some. We have had blue tits too which is unusual as they normally only appear when we have put sunflower seeds & peanuts. I'm using all the mixed seed up first so it is nice to see them. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.com