So poor I can't even pay attention

the_cake

What a lot has happened while I've been away (broken laptop) ... I too strongly feel that a very promising and happy new chapter is opening for you Piq - grasp that nettle!! xx the cake xx

missrlr

Piquant wrote: »

Okay NL, I'll pm you later, I don't know a thing about fruit cages! I'm not sure my glamorous assistant missir does either!

Well I've made one before and rebuilt another ..... Does that count?

missrlr

Some interesting ideas .....
Not sure what to suggest about TE gutters etc but we managed to get ours on cheap by asking a friendly builder when h had off cuts and was in the area, £300 both sides

brizzledfw

Go Piq Go:D

I need a fruit cage built and have given up on OH...so when you've sorted NL's can you drop down the M4 please...we have lots of nice tenants down the allotments...you never know you might find true love amongst the raspberry canes and want to move down with Colin and the Captain to the West Country!!:rotfl:

Good rates paid am keen to share in my newly found wealth!! :T ie getting paid for the hours I work:T:T

PinotGrigio41

brizzledfw wrote: »

Hi Piq

So so sorry you're having to move the Captain..but am so relieved you have somewhere to move him to, where he will be loved and looked after. Will say no more as I know it's completely stressful and so very sad.

:T:T :T at you posting that card!!!:T well done.

Re the "Gardens Tour"- That's great. Go to NL first and then let me know when you're free afterwards as I have several people ( eg. My parents) who would probably be delighted to have someone sort the garden for them...maybe I could even arrange it as a surprise birthday present as I am always wondering what to give them...almost like a voucher and I would simply pay you..they get the work and your lovely advice and company!!!:D

:j:j:j as usual a few days behind everyone else, but just wanted to say - Me Too, my parents are desperate for someone, can we add them onto the tail end of the Road Show please ?!

Now I m going to carry on reading the posts after Mrs B's above and no doubt find things have moved swiftly on , on the Gro Bag that is Piqs diary and what I posted is now completely irrelevant !! :rotfl:

PinotGrigio41

NewLeaf wrote: »

Babe the fruit cage is already built. It is the beds inside the fruit cage that are in dire need. Also I wouls like some roses out in and generally make it look pretty x

Can someone please tell me what on earth a fruit cage is please ?

PinotGrigio41

Right I have caught up now, I can relax and go to bed now that I know everything that is happening over here.

Piq, I am glad Captain seems happy and settled but sad that you are feeling down.:( Your friend sounds so lovely and I am sure she will spoil him for you.

Loving the parting gift for Mr Yard Owner, I wish I had known, I have a horrible plant that grows everywhere and anywhere on my back fence, no idea what it is but you could gladly have had a cutting for him to add to your presents !

Take Care You xx

*Robin*

PinotGrigio41 wrote: »

Can someone please tell me what on earth a fruit cage is please ?

It's a large [usually wooden] framework covered in netting, that stops the birdies munching on your raspberries, cherries etc.

missrlr

and a mechanism to get into said wooden structure to munch on your cherries etc without company but as a consequence prone to needing MEGA WEEDING as you "forget" about that bit as it is covered!

*Robin*

Wow look how far the ideas have run - Piq welcome to your Grasp the Nettle Roadshow!
(Love it, love it, love it! ).

missrlr wrote: »

and a mechanism to get into said wooden structure to munch on your cherries etc without company but as a consequence prone to needing MEGA WEEDING as you "forget" about that bit as it is covered!

Sorry yes obviously including a tightly fitting door [with catch]. Netting must be small enough to prevent the ingress of the smallest local fruit-chomping birdies, but large enough to admit bees if you want to find a decent crop within [in the appropriate season].

They used to be quite common - went with bigger gardens and the expectation that most folk would 'grow their own'. When I was very young indeed and living with Grandparents, I suspect Grandpa used his as an impromptu play-pen for me while he was doing things in the garden which included sharp implements. I remember hours of fun hiding amongst the raspberry canes, grazing on the fruit..