tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post7826637417375400641..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Ollie's SunflowerJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-85808644898339569002011-08-20T14:02:06.143+01:002011-08-20T14:02:06.143+01:00It's lovely to grow something with a story beh...It's lovely to grow something with a story behind it, Tanya. My beans have germinated and are growing well, I'm just hoping that there's enough time left this year for the beans to set.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-4247008948021963272011-08-18T18:14:18.408+01:002011-08-18T18:14:18.408+01:00What a lovely story about Bilbo....I really enjoye...What a lovely story about Bilbo....I really enjoyed this.<br /><br />Sorry your brassicas got eaten....one of the cons of growing your own I suppose...but I think you still have time to grow more.<br /><br />Good luck with your next set of beans...mine didn't germinate!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20032206726410140162011-08-15T17:47:02.454+01:002011-08-15T17:47:02.454+01:00Of course it isn't gate grashing, Bilbo. What ...Of course it isn't gate grashing, Bilbo. What a very generous offer, I've really enjoyed seeing Ollie's blooms this year. I'll mention your offer to my readers in my next post.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-42102998583725513282011-07-28T20:36:27.085+01:002011-07-28T20:36:27.085+01:00Jo, hope this isn't gate-crashing. If any of ...Jo, hope this isn't gate-crashing. If any of your friends/readers would like some of Ollie's seeds I have plenty to spare. <br /><br />Contact me by clicking on BilboWaggins above this message and there is an email link on my profile.BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-78561568158742824552011-07-28T10:57:49.329+01:002011-07-28T10:57:49.329+01:00Ollie does look like a lovely dog, Jeanne. I think...Ollie does look like a lovely dog, Jeanne. I think this is such a great way to keep his memory alive. The brassicas which are planted out are doing well, I'm harvesting calabrese and cavolo nero at the moment. I was hoping to get more in for the winter months but we'll have to see how they do now that the slugs have eaten the first batch of seedlings.<br /><br />I've heard of planting a flower in memory of a loved one, but never collecting seeds like this, Mark, such a good idea. What a shame about your brassicas, it seems there's always something waiting to thwart us gardeners.<br /><br />I've never had as much slug and snail damage in the garden before, Sue. I hope the copper tape works for you, fingers crossed.<br /><br />You're welcome, Bilbo. I've enjoyed growing the sunflowers, it's always so much more interesting when there's a story behind a plant, especially one as lovely as this. Ollie was such a special dog and it's a privilege to keep his memory alive in this way.<br /><br />I think this is a very fitting way to remember Ollie, Anna, I'm pleased that I've been given the chance to do so. Leeks are so easy, I just sow the seeds in a plantpot and forget about them until it's time for them to be planted out. We love leeks, so I'd hate to be without.<br /><br />The sunflowers are very pretty, Bluebell, a very fitting variety for the purpose. It's nice that you have a thrush helping you out with slug patrol, I've seen more thrushes than usual about this year, though sadly, none are keeping the slugs at bay here.<br /><br />Thanks, Flighty. I was very touched to be asked to grow Ollie's Sunflowers.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-48419301040977969862011-07-27T16:31:15.558+01:002011-07-27T16:31:15.558+01:00A poignant post and a lovely photo! xxA poignant post and a lovely photo! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-75647581797103656422011-07-26T18:31:10.251+01:002011-07-26T18:31:10.251+01:00What a lovely story about Ollie and the sunflower ...What a lovely story about Ollie and the sunflower seeds, they are a very pretty sunflower too.<br />A thrush keeps scuttling out from underneath one plant or other in my garden, so she is helping out in the slug control department but sadly one isn't enough, I keep telling her to bring her friends!xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-20716402192981184222011-07-26T09:31:41.323+01:002011-07-26T09:31:41.323+01:00What a beautiful way of remembering a dear four le...What a beautiful way of remembering a dear four legged companion and oh what cheerful sunflowers.<br />Must be more organised and do leeks next year.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-6735988183423558232011-07-25T21:47:42.446+01:002011-07-25T21:47:42.446+01:00Jo, thank you so much for remembering my boy - I&#...Jo, thank you so much for remembering my boy - I'm sitting here snuffling with a tear in my eye, you've written some lovely words in this post..<br /><br />Your sunflowers look like they have done well, as has all of your lottie. <br /><br />once again, thanks and hugs, Bilbo, xBilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-39892713549766438592011-07-25T18:26:45.893+01:002011-07-25T18:26:45.893+01:00Oh no you're being attacked by slugs and snail...Oh no you're being attacked by slugs and snails too - the copper tape mentioned in Martyn's blog seems to have given them a problem for now so we'll have to see how it goes.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67675097573852415402011-07-25T16:55:09.306+01:002011-07-25T16:55:09.306+01:00Love the Sunflower seeds idea.... My newly-planted...Love the Sunflower seeds idea.... My newly-planted brassicas (PSB and Cavolo Nero) seem to have been attacked by Cabbage Root Fly. They are all wilting.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-40657487430156723532011-07-25T16:32:38.052+01:002011-07-25T16:32:38.052+01:00Sunflowers are so bright and cheery. What a lovel...Sunflowers are so bright and cheery. What a lovely idea of Bilbo's. Ollie looks a super boy!<br /><br />What a shame about your brassicas Jo - my broccolli did really well - except that they weren't the sprouting kind so they are all done and dusted now! Made lots of soup though which is delicious.<br /><br />Jeanne<br />xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.com