tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post7984160925686697034..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Up Too SoonJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-91092531902732978942013-12-15T12:40:19.789+00:002013-12-15T12:40:19.789+00:00I haven't noticed any daffodils peeping throug...I haven't noticed any daffodils peeping through yet, I shall have a closer look at mine later. Like you say, I don't think perennials will fare as well as bulbs in freezing weather. I think we've got a while of mild temperatures yet before the really cold weather comes so there'll probably be more plants popping up too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-57825365543425895312013-12-15T08:40:16.293+00:002013-12-15T08:40:16.293+00:00Lots of daffodil growth showing here. More worryi...Lots of daffodil growth showing here. More worrying is the perennials which have started to put out new foliage - when we get freezing temps in Jan/Feb it will all be damaged.BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-70505546641159884812013-12-10T15:56:04.995+00:002013-12-10T15:56:04.995+00:00I've never forced bulbs. I buy hyacinths for t...I've never forced bulbs. I buy hyacinths for the house which are already forced but I've never done it myself.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-76314623878743809852013-12-10T14:51:46.223+00:002013-12-10T14:51:46.223+00:00I have all sorts of spring bulbs up in my garden. ...I have all sorts of spring bulbs up in my garden. One year I am going to force bulbs for Christmas blooming. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-75318751890751251362013-12-07T10:29:59.212+00:002013-12-07T10:29:59.212+00:00I've noticed other bulbs popping through now t...I've noticed other bulbs popping through now too, I think it's down to the mild weather. We're not far from the shortest day now and then the day's will start to lengthen again, I can't wait.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-66223740884269135852013-12-06T19:47:45.121+00:002013-12-06T19:47:45.121+00:00Really mild here too. Only 2 real frosts to speak ...Really mild here too. Only 2 real frosts to speak of. My crocus in pots in the greenhouse are up too. They did the same last year. They will stall over the coming months, especially when it gets colder. I keep having to remind myself it is actually December. Although the short days do a good job of that. Have a lovely weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-56115166726187461482013-12-05T09:20:26.229+00:002013-12-05T09:20:26.229+00:00I think it's been quite mild through November,...I think it's been quite mild through November, we've only had a couple of frosts so far, but I think they're going to regret popping up too early when the cold weather arrives.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-87519815919444187472013-12-04T23:34:39.384+00:002013-12-04T23:34:39.384+00:00Funny that your crocus are sprouting, I noticed th...Funny that your crocus are sprouting, I noticed that the tulips I recently planted are popping up too. We've had a few milder days but generally it's been freezing....what on earth is going on eh???? xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-68671519918185945212013-12-03T10:31:31.548+00:002013-12-03T10:31:31.548+00:00This is a new variety for me, I've never grown...This is a new variety for me, I've never grown it before, so I'm looking forward to seeing it too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-45312581173754999962013-12-03T10:30:29.570+00:002013-12-03T10:30:29.570+00:00They certainly will get a shock. I may give my bul...They certainly will get a shock. I may give my bulbs in containers a little extra compost to cover them over again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81389607378904532312013-12-03T10:29:17.579+00:002013-12-03T10:29:17.579+00:00I'm glad I'm not the only one. It will all...I'm glad I'm not the only one. It will all get done eventually.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-45622183914029215662013-12-03T10:28:18.875+00:002013-12-03T10:28:18.875+00:00I haven't bought any tulips at all this year, ...I haven't bought any tulips at all this year, I'm sure I'll regret it when it comes to flowering time. I think many plants must be confused with the mild weather we're having.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81810306765014521992013-12-03T10:26:32.616+00:002013-12-03T10:26:32.616+00:00I'm looking forward to them flowering, they lo...I'm looking forward to them flowering, they look really nice on the packet. I usually have a few hyacinths in the house throughout the season, I love their scent.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29002925422635481652013-12-03T08:48:34.619+00:002013-12-03T08:48:34.619+00:00I can wait to see how wonderful your crocus that I...I can wait to see how wonderful your crocus that I have never seen here.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-62691987602209355092013-12-02T21:03:33.318+00:002013-12-02T21:03:33.318+00:00Most of my bulbs - including the Crocuses - are co...Most of my bulbs - including the Crocuses - are coming up too early. They'll have a shock if the weather turns really cold this week, as is threatened.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-82318256830496030112013-12-02T20:16:26.761+00:002013-12-02T20:16:26.761+00:00I haven't started any winter digging yet eithe...I haven't started any winter digging yet either Jo but like you I have learnt not to stress over it...it isn't going anywhere after all!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11448357998825948892013-12-02T19:29:04.056+00:002013-12-02T19:29:04.056+00:00I was surprised that some miniature tulips in a po...I was surprised that some miniature tulips in a pot have shoots whereas they didn't get going until after Christmas last year. I've put the pot on the kitchen window sill as I haven't prepared hyacinths this season. The other bulbs in big pots are in the shelter of the plastic greenhouse. I haven't looked to see what's going on with the others in the flower beds. The weather is so changeable it's difficult to know what will happen next. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-24751423377587299832013-12-02T18:24:57.390+00:002013-12-02T18:24:57.390+00:00From your description the crocus sounds lovely Jo....From your description the crocus sounds lovely Jo. Not being a lover of winter either I am on the lookout for anything that will bridge the gap. Bringing on bulbs in the greenhouse (if I can keep the mice out!) might be a way to go. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-51994868411346085072013-12-02T17:35:11.507+00:002013-12-02T17:35:11.507+00:00It's been so mild here up to now, I suspect th...It's been so mild here up to now, I suspect that's why my crocuses think it's ok to show themselves, they'll get a shock when the cold weather arrives.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-63535597536050935492013-12-02T17:25:33.319+00:002013-12-02T17:25:33.319+00:00I'll be looking for signs of spring every day ...I'll be looking for signs of spring every day from now on, I'm not a lover of winter. I hope they don't bloom until they're supposed to, I don't think flowers will take kindly to the ravages of winter. That's a good idea to top them up with a little more compost, I think I'll do that.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-24622316940948817862013-12-02T17:23:01.065+00:002013-12-02T17:23:01.065+00:00My tomatoes are long gone. It doesn't matter w...My tomatoes are long gone. It doesn't matter what they look like if they're still producing, a great result.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-62667404075312937682013-12-02T16:29:19.347+00:002013-12-02T16:29:19.347+00:00Although it has been quite cold here we have only ...Although it has been quite cold here we have only had a couple of frosts and only one biggish one so far. The crocuses obviously know what they are called and are living up their name! Advanced they certainly are. As you say, bulbs are tough ole things, so I expect they will be fine! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-36088484358876036162013-12-02T16:16:05.737+00:002013-12-02T16:16:05.737+00:00Isn't is exciting to see signs of spring Jo? T...Isn't is exciting to see signs of spring Jo? They are certainly living up to their name but I'm sure that they will not flower until the time is right. You could always top up with bit more compost or alpine horticultural grit if you are worried that they may be too advanced :) Think that the cold is arriving later in the week.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-13887809114578633272013-12-02T15:00:25.851+00:002013-12-02T15:00:25.851+00:00It's still fairly warm here and I've still...It's still fairly warm here and I've still not pulled out the tomatoes yet even though they look a bit worse for wear.<br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-52604328096228310172013-12-02T14:17:50.498+00:002013-12-02T14:17:50.498+00:00It's amazing how many plants are still floweri...It's amazing how many plants are still flowering. I've got a geranium in the garden which is still blooming and the alpine strawberries are producing flowers again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com