tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post4797160784948622818..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: The Cut Flower PatchJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-62407924108585121122014-03-15T09:26:20.716+00:002014-03-15T09:26:20.716+00:00It's inspiring me to give it a go. I'll po...It's inspiring me to give it a go. I'll pop your name in the hat.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-22029053529945817902014-03-15T06:37:00.366+00:002014-03-15T06:37:00.366+00:00I d just love this book, have always fancied a cut...I d just love this book, have always fancied a cut flower garden this could be all the inspiration I needBeccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08950321591728045050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67303366020884889992014-03-12T09:32:08.959+00:002014-03-12T09:32:08.959+00:00I haven't really planned for a cutting patch t...I haven't really planned for a cutting patch this year so I think I'll glean as much information as I can from the book and go all out next year. I'm looking forward to it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-4778293796540076592014-03-11T22:00:07.651+00:002014-03-11T22:00:07.651+00:00It looks a brilliant book, I'm definitely grow...It looks a brilliant book, I'm definitely growing more flowers on my plot this year. A great review.Annie_Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140041665657746319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11667909610649917622014-03-10T16:54:01.914+00:002014-03-10T16:54:01.914+00:00You're welcome. Congratulations on the book, i...You're welcome. Congratulations on the book, it's absolutely beautiful and I've enjoyed reading it very much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29350150094051602532014-03-10T16:51:41.471+00:002014-03-10T16:51:41.471+00:00Hi Jo, Thanks for such a lovely review. I'm so...Hi Jo, Thanks for such a lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book and hope you get to enjoy your own cut flowers this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29174636408478400262014-03-10T15:19:04.036+00:002014-03-10T15:19:04.036+00:00It does take some reading because there's just...It does take some reading because there's just so much content. It's a book I shall definitely dip in and out of in the future.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20220122984550462202014-03-10T14:27:43.857+00:002014-03-10T14:27:43.857+00:00I have this book to review too Jo, so don't ne...I have this book to review too Jo, so don't need to go into the hat. I haven't had the time to read it through yet but it does look wonderful.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29201657781426384152014-03-10T13:25:39.663+00:002014-03-10T13:25:39.663+00:00I think this book will be invaluable when I finall...I think this book will be invaluable when I finally get my act together and decide to make a cutting patch. I'm useless when it comes to arranging flowers, but this book even shows different ways to display them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-74905857443963149952014-03-10T13:13:49.340+00:002014-03-10T13:13:49.340+00:00This looks a fabulous book. I don't grow too ...This looks a fabulous book. I don't grow too many flowers would love to do more. I went to one lesson once about flower arranging and that is it every time I get flowers! xxxFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29897130900935433792014-03-10T11:54:50.286+00:002014-03-10T11:54:50.286+00:00Well, you know what they say, you don't get an...Well, you know what they say, you don't get anything if you don't ask for it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-40364706568353836422014-03-10T11:51:11.959+00:002014-03-10T11:51:11.959+00:00I wasn't asked - I was cheeky and offeredI wasn't asked - I was cheeky and offeredSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-42342151100700248302014-03-10T11:47:11.884+00:002014-03-10T11:47:11.884+00:00I'm the same, I don't cut flowers from the...I'm the same, I don't cut flowers from the garden, but having a cutting patch at the allotment would be a good compromise. It does look as though you can start off quite small, it will be fun trying out all the planting plans.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-22888046490953383792014-03-10T11:45:25.664+00:002014-03-10T11:45:25.664+00:00It's a lovely book. I don't know how the p...It's a lovely book. I don't know how the publishers choose who they want to review the books, but I wouldn't have thought that you're on any blacklist. Look on the bright side, you've got that lovely raised bed, which I'm coveting, yet to review. I've never been asked to review anything like that.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-90761480723186698322014-03-10T11:37:32.854+00:002014-03-10T11:37:32.854+00:00I have often thought how lovely it would be to hav...I have often thought how lovely it would be to have a cutting garden, but I'm not sure that I would be able to bear to cut the flowers! Also, I always thought that you would need lots of space, so it is interesting to see that you can really start with a relatively small patch! Hope that you enjoy your planting and cutting! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-13333822561665941692014-03-10T11:32:12.367+00:002014-03-10T11:32:12.367+00:00I've read lots of great reviews about this boo...I've read lots of great reviews about this book which unfortunately wasn't one i got to review. After my last book review I think I'm on a blacklist!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-35860218268124868542014-03-10T11:05:05.114+00:002014-03-10T11:05:05.114+00:00I haven't worked a flower bed in to my allotme...I haven't worked a flower bed in to my allotment plans as yet. I think I'll see how the space works out this year and see where I can fit one in ready for next year. Your name's in the hat, good luck.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-39826719591740941902014-03-10T11:03:05.758+00:002014-03-10T11:03:05.758+00:00Flowers really do cheer a place up. I don't li...Flowers really do cheer a place up. I don't like cutting flowers from the garden, but I'd like to create a cutting patch at the allotment. I won't mind cutting them from there as much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9474622469755540482014-03-10T11:00:13.930+00:002014-03-10T11:00:13.930+00:00Don't be silly, the more giveaways you enter, ...Don't be silly, the more giveaways you enter, the more chance you have of winning. I'm sure this book will be on lots of people's Mother's Day wish list, it would make a fantastic present.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-34683653829724219562014-03-10T10:58:27.106+00:002014-03-10T10:58:27.106+00:00The book is illustrated beautifully, I keep pickin...The book is illustrated beautifully, I keep picking it up just to flick through and look at all the gorgeous photos.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-86608084406930268802014-03-10T10:56:26.350+00:002014-03-10T10:56:26.350+00:00The book contains so much information, it's a ...The book contains so much information, it's a comprehensive guide to creating your own cut flower patch. I've seen my first bee and butterfly of the year over the weekend, the lovely weather must have woken them up from their slumber.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-30661076914509034642014-03-10T10:54:38.228+00:002014-03-10T10:54:38.228+00:00It really is a beautiful book. I've popped you...It really is a beautiful book. I've popped your name in the hat, good luck.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81058007500332365042014-03-10T10:53:00.496+00:002014-03-10T10:53:00.496+00:00It's such a beautiful book, isn't it? It w...It's such a beautiful book, isn't it? It will definitely inspire me to crack on with my own cut flower patch.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-79968971057024102782014-03-10T08:40:06.409+00:002014-03-10T08:40:06.409+00:00It sounds and looks an inspirational book and info...It sounds and looks an inspirational book and informative book Jo and I would appreciate it if you would enter me in the draw. I've one bed set aside at the allotment for growing flowers although I have to try and avoid self seeders :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-86155662967365776212014-03-10T08:39:40.360+00:002014-03-10T08:39:40.360+00:00I'm a veg grower and a smallholder, but I'...I'm a veg grower and a smallholder, but I've been thinking about growing my own cut flowers for a while now. They cheer the place up so much but I really don't like the air miles and the big business side of it. This book might just be the inspiration I need to start a new project.John Pegdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00541022587857493895noreply@blogger.com