tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post8304444913172121011..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Harlow Carr In JulyJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-50623228339900534512015-08-14T10:06:53.156+01:002015-08-14T10:06:53.156+01:00Thank you. It's a lovely place to visit if you...Thank you. It's a lovely place to visit if you're ever in the area.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73199301962142695652015-08-13T22:12:36.858+01:002015-08-13T22:12:36.858+01:00Lovely photos, Jo!Lovely photos, Jo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11473448588670292262015-07-17T08:58:11.431+01:002015-07-17T08:58:11.431+01:00The differences we see each month keeps each visit...The differences we see each month keeps each visit interesting, always something new to see. I'm looking forward to seeing how the tomatoes do with the straw bale method of growing, I shall look what's happening when I visit again next month.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61174367679693692732015-07-16T18:40:10.202+01:002015-07-16T18:40:10.202+01:00The difference is astonishing!I How interesting ab...The difference is astonishing!I How interesting about straw bale growing method! I must say I love artichokes....scrumptious<br />That Himalayan poppy is gorgeous!xxx...Snowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-37548728479518152272015-07-15T16:02:25.833+01:002015-07-15T16:02:25.833+01:00The Kitchen Garden is my favourite area of Harlow ...The Kitchen Garden is my favourite area of Harlow Carr, it's one place I make a beeline for every time I visit. It's always so inspiring and as you say, you can glean lots of ideas to take away with you.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-7561038165924353222015-07-15T14:58:32.734+01:002015-07-15T14:58:32.734+01:00I especially love the kitchen garden at Harlow Car...I especially love the kitchen garden at Harlow Carr, you can get some many clever ideas from there, of plant supports, combinations etc. I think a visit soon is in order!Annie_Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140041665657746319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-68744403568895453772015-07-14T10:53:25.807+01:002015-07-14T10:53:25.807+01:00Pink and purple do go well together, I like the di...Pink and purple do go well together, I like the different coloured scabious planted together at Harlow Carr. I think I'd like to try artichokes just to see what they're like but they do seem very fussy to prepare.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5707190089430953712015-07-14T10:48:52.077+01:002015-07-14T10:48:52.077+01:00I've got foxgloves growing in my garden for th...I've got foxgloves growing in my garden for the first time this year. I bought one at a plant sale last year and since then, another couple have sprung up in the front garden, obviously self seeded. I love alliums though mine have disappeared this year so I'll have to buy some more.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-86129800638686921362015-07-14T10:24:47.487+01:002015-07-14T10:24:47.487+01:00I love containers too, in fact, I used to use cont...I love containers too, in fact, I used to use containers to grow my veggies before I got my allotment. I still grow some things in pots and I have lots of ornamentals grown this way too, they do add another dimension to a garden.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-39898466323918275072015-07-14T10:22:33.283+01:002015-07-14T10:22:33.283+01:00There's so many beautiful flowers blooming jus...There's so many beautiful flowers blooming just now, it's hard to choose a favourite. My cucumbers are just starting to grow, the plants aren't up to much this year but I'm hoping they'll come good in the end. Thank you for answering my, many, questions. I do always pop back to read your replies. I know some people don't reply, or some people reply by email. I too always reply underneath the comments, I think it's easier to find the answers this way.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67058817937107905552015-07-14T10:18:48.011+01:002015-07-14T10:18:48.011+01:00What a lovely gift, one I'm sure you'll ma...What a lovely gift, one I'm sure you'll make use of. The only RHS garden I've visited with my membership is Harlow Carr, the others are a little too far away but I'd love to visit Wisley, the glasshouse there looks so impressive. Don't forget that you get free admission to partner gardens with your membership too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-3878788400788921422015-07-14T06:19:05.969+01:002015-07-14T06:19:05.969+01:00I love a colour scheme of pink and purple flowers,...I love a colour scheme of pink and purple flowers, so beautiful. I tried artichokes once, wouldn't bother again, so much fuss for so little xxxFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5184824073605308882015-07-14T02:55:28.609+01:002015-07-14T02:55:28.609+01:00Another wonderful visit to Harlow Carr, Jo. I envy...Another wonderful visit to Harlow Carr, Jo. I envy the foxgloves as I have no luck with them and have given up -- had a white one, but it lasted only one year. I planted alliums for the first time this year and I'm thrilled with them. Your photos are amazing. P.xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-28027037696501419302015-07-14T02:23:50.720+01:002015-07-14T02:23:50.720+01:00Wonderful tour - I especially like the container p...Wonderful tour - I especially like the container plantings, both in the pots & stone troughs. I would love to have large pots on my back deck, just bursting with blooms. Life is a bit too busy now for that little luxury right now, but maybe in a few years, once the kids get a bit older.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-91131596053887951832015-07-13T22:10:15.606+01:002015-07-13T22:10:15.606+01:00Lovely to see Harlow Carr in July. The colours of ...Lovely to see Harlow Carr in July. The colours of the plants and flowers look wonderful ... and I don't think I have a favourite - I like them all.<br /><br />Having just enjoyed a nice tasting salad with cucumber the one I bought was no-where near the size of the one in your photo ... but it still tasted good.<br /><br />Hope you have a good week.<br /><br />All the best Jan<br /><br />PS Hope you enjoy the 'fat bombs' !! I have replied to your question ... thanks for all your kind comments on the low carb diabetic blog, it's always good to read them.Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83568529229646795242015-07-13T19:26:57.576+01:002015-07-13T19:26:57.576+01:00I must try to visit this place some time. One of m...I must try to visit this place some time. One of my daughters gave me RHS membership as a Father's Day present, but of course I will be visiting my local garden first - i.e. Wisley!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-13953300411919433422015-07-13T19:10:02.611+01:002015-07-13T19:10:02.611+01:00We're so lucky to have so many lovely places n...We're so lucky to have so many lovely places nearby to visit. Perhaps I'll give artichokes a miss then, pineapple is one thing I really don't like, there aren't many.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-56798201062511345312015-07-13T19:07:01.542+01:002015-07-13T19:07:01.542+01:00You do visit some lovely places Jo, I like articho...You do visit some lovely places Jo, I like artichokes I can't think what they taste like though. My son thinks they have a texture similar to pineapple & to be honest he's not far off x Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-50917822573086417822015-07-13T17:13:25.150+01:002015-07-13T17:13:25.150+01:00There's so much you can do with a lot of space...There's so much you can do with a lot of space, but I think you can always take ideas home with you and put them in place in your own garden.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9853094968296092302015-07-13T17:07:10.776+01:002015-07-13T17:07:10.776+01:00I love the huge beds you get at these big houses, ...I love the huge beds you get at these big houses, so much colour. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61135778416252805162015-07-13T16:28:48.896+01:002015-07-13T16:28:48.896+01:00I find the changes very surprising, especially in ...I find the changes very surprising, especially in some cases, in the period of just a month. There's always something new to see on each visit and it's good to watch how things progress too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73662037479048600902015-07-13T16:21:45.669+01:002015-07-13T16:21:45.669+01:00I really enjoy these monthly posts and lovely pict...I really enjoy these monthly posts and lovely pictures. The changes over what is a relatively short period are both noticeable, and at times surprising. It's also good to see that they grow some of my favourites! Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-70025928202722031242015-07-13T15:42:38.968+01:002015-07-13T15:42:38.968+01:00I'm pleased you enjoyed the post. Blogs are a ...I'm pleased you enjoyed the post. Blogs are a great way of seeing flowers from around the world which we don't usually get to see.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-33508861595212945222015-07-13T15:41:04.506+01:002015-07-13T15:41:04.506+01:00It's a lovely place to visit, always plenty to...It's a lovely place to visit, always plenty to see, even when we're making regular monthly visits we never get bored as things change so quickly.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-3889520171651255722015-07-13T15:39:41.384+01:002015-07-13T15:39:41.384+01:00A neighbour has these alliums in her garden at the...A neighbour has these alliums in her garden at the moment so perhaps yours were a little early. I hope the weather improves for your visit to Harlow Carr, it hasn't stopped raining here today, though it's that fine, mizzly rain so I doubt the plants will have had a good watering.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com