tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post2873650534766362873..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: FreebiesJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-4898396804028364812015-04-24T11:17:00.860+01:002015-04-24T11:17:00.860+01:00They've put on lots of growth since they were ...They've put on lots of growth since they were trimmed so there'll be plenty of cutting material. I do love free plants.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-49885463265150037842015-04-23T21:04:00.416+01:002015-04-23T21:04:00.416+01:00A smashing bargain for sure!!! Cuttings take reall...A smashing bargain for sure!!! Cuttings take really quickly, you should end up with lots of plants!!! xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-91098377067669906542015-04-20T09:12:36.765+01:002015-04-20T09:12:36.765+01:00I never find anything worth having in the clearanc...I never find anything worth having in the clearance sections, the plants I see are usually past it by the time they've been put there and I don't have the magic touch to revive them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-52007602990835714242015-04-19T20:24:00.441+01:002015-04-19T20:24:00.441+01:00I'm a fan of bargain purchases as well! I alwa...I'm a fan of bargain purchases as well! I always had to the marked down / clearance area to see what's on offer.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61865035863148024922015-04-17T19:17:48.445+01:002015-04-17T19:17:48.445+01:00I know, cheeky thing. I haven't seen any other...I know, cheeky thing. I haven't seen any others around the garden lately, no wonder, it was tucked up warm and snug in my greenhouse. The dark foliage is wonderful, I'm looking forward to seeing the plants blooming away giving a contrast. I shall definitely take some cuttings, it will be good to keep them going for another year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-49241683339569770702015-04-17T19:15:09.105+01:002015-04-17T19:15:09.105+01:00Cheeky snail :)
I love a bargain to JO......and t...Cheeky snail :)<br /><br />I love a bargain to JO......and that certainly was one.<br /><br />I love the dark foliage, will look brilliant with the red flowers.. Don't forget to take cuttings at some point.<br /><br />Have a good weekend.......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-41842582431115462732015-04-17T18:40:03.709+01:002015-04-17T18:40:03.709+01:00I couldn't believe my luck. They're such a...I couldn't believe my luck. They're such a wonderful variety with their dark foliage which I'm sure will look stunning against the bright red blooms.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-58039264594571874882015-04-17T17:12:59.150+01:002015-04-17T17:12:59.150+01:00Oh what good fortune to stumble upon those geraniu...Oh what good fortune to stumble upon those geraniums Jo! They have certainly responded to your tlc and should look great all summer long. That dark foliage is most attractive and a real contrast to the red of the flowers.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84625613348413993612015-04-17T09:22:50.088+01:002015-04-17T09:22:50.088+01:00I know, I was very surprised when I saw these bein...I know, I was very surprised when I saw these being given away. I sometimes see reduced plants but as you say, they're not fit for anything other than the compost bin. Geraniums are tough plants, I'm sure yours will bounce back again given a little care.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-37117143660048128632015-04-17T09:21:00.318+01:002015-04-17T09:21:00.318+01:00I'm really pleased with them, I'm sure the...I'm really pleased with them, I'm sure they'll look lovely once I've got them planted up in a nice pot.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-15345251075833146882015-04-17T09:19:20.729+01:002015-04-17T09:19:20.729+01:00They're good plants to have, so easy going and...They're good plants to have, so easy going and with thrive almost anywhere.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-26656378070567597572015-04-17T09:04:46.023+01:002015-04-17T09:04:46.023+01:00Garden Centres don't often give anything away ...Garden Centres don't often give anything away for free. In fact I think they sometimes offer for sale plants which are only good for the compost-bin! I only kept one Geranium over the Winter. I accidentally left it outside one night a couple of weeks ago and it got severely frosted. I think it will survive , but it's not looking vey happy.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-13742664146570038032015-04-17T08:55:39.944+01:002015-04-17T08:55:39.944+01:00They are doing great.
Have a good weekend.They are doing great. <br />Have a good weekend.cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011650168667260010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-48776419570760321052015-04-17T08:55:23.756+01:002015-04-17T08:55:23.756+01:00I'm really pleased by how they've bounced ...I'm really pleased by how they've bounced back. I'm glad I was in the right place at the right time.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59842192838737798642015-04-17T08:53:46.957+01:002015-04-17T08:53:46.957+01:00I shall definitely take cuttings from them. I don&...I shall definitely take cuttings from them. I don't intend paying £4.99 per plant when I can make many more for free.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-37095344830278562992015-04-17T07:37:03.324+01:002015-04-17T07:37:03.324+01:00They look really good Jo....I always find it amazi...They look really good Jo....I always find it amazing how much geraniums can bounce back so well!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-60854561835525707212015-04-16T23:51:02.634+01:002015-04-16T23:51:02.634+01:00Hey Jo well done, they are looking good.
All the ...Hey Jo well done, they are looking good.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-12669606033845768922015-04-16T18:52:14.465+01:002015-04-16T18:52:14.465+01:00And you could take cuttings from them and get more...And you could take cuttings from them and get more freebies.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61717300287340971052015-04-16T17:34:42.147+01:002015-04-16T17:34:42.147+01:00Definitely. I'm looking forward to seeing them...Definitely. I'm looking forward to seeing them in full flower, I'm sure they'll make quite an impact with their dark foliage and bright blooms.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-83289351291447193922015-04-16T15:35:11.677+01:002015-04-16T15:35:11.677+01:00They were certainly worthwhile freebies. It'l...They were certainly worthwhile freebies. It'll be nice to see them in full flower. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-15393173860417452602015-04-16T14:51:10.401+01:002015-04-16T14:51:10.401+01:00Geraniums are such easy plants, I really can't...Geraniums are such easy plants, I really can't take any credit for keeping them going. It's very rare that you get something for nothing these days so I'm thrilled to bits with these.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-25464398500102609162015-04-16T14:49:28.719+01:002015-04-16T14:49:28.719+01:00I'm surprised they were giving them away, I...I'm surprised they were giving them away, I've seen plants like this reduced at the end of the season but never given away free before. I hoped they'd come through winter ok as I knew they'd make nice plants this year if they did, I shall find some nice pots for them soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-32863295989298468162015-04-16T14:24:58.747+01:002015-04-16T14:24:58.747+01:00Free is definitely one of my favourite words, and ...Free is definitely one of my favourite words, and if it relates to a new garden addition, so much the better. <br /><br />You must have "the touch" - those geraniums look wonderful. I love rejuvenating a plant and watching it "blossom" so to speak.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-87505642333910128142015-04-16T13:21:21.779+01:002015-04-16T13:21:21.779+01:00I love doing things like this, brilliant that they...I love doing things like this, brilliant that they not only survived but are flourishing nicely. Then taking cuttings later on will again be so rewarding, enjoy xcxChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613570629230619992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-56435633303048814222015-04-16T12:59:57.826+01:002015-04-16T12:59:57.826+01:00I'm glad they got through winter ok. They'...I'm glad they got through winter ok. They've got lovely dark foliage so they'll look great when they're flowering.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com