Daydream thread... without the rose-tinted specs

rozeepozee

I'm struggling to free range guinea fowl at the moment. Man, they can fly high!

lostinrates

We were going to leave it till the end and paint all in one go, but we might paint the fence and two finished planters this week. I really want to plant in the finished planters.

Next thing I have to do is decide what to plant for fiddle heads.

RAS, that might be up your street, I know its not a British thing, but pretty sure that I can get ferns here that in the spring will be edible when cooked.

Have you partaken of fiddle head ferns ?

RAS

Not tried them lir, largely 'cos I am not certain on ID. Know they are in the foraging books and liked in Europe.

Good idea anyway and if you like them, even better?

lostinrates

RAS wrote: »

Not tried them lir, largely 'cos I am not certain on ID. Know they are in the foraging books and liked in Europe.

Good idea anyway and if you like them, even better?

Yes, useful, for the shadier beds too. .

I don't plan going mad with them, just a couple. Might get a couple of different varieties.

A nother knew thing.

I have never, ever planted a fern.

lucielle

Feeling a bit weepy today as DS1 has left for NZ. Glad to get work out the way. Going to go and slob in the bath.
L

Davesnave

lostinrates wrote: »

I have never, ever planted a fern.

There's only one place on our patch where ferns grow naturally, and that's the stream garden. We have four main species I'm aware of, including the Shuttlecock Fern, but the first of those were may have been introduced. I've added more, having arrived with some.

I've added one Hard Fern. If it survives, I'll add a few more, as it's a local plant.

Davesnave

lucielle wrote: »

Feeling a bit weepy today as DS1 has left for NZ. L

What a chance for him, though...and he'll appreciate you like never before when he does return.

alfie_1

lucielle wrote: »

Feeling a bit weepy today as DS1 has left for NZ. Glad to get work out the way. Going to go and slob in the bath.
L

BE PROUD.... that your lad is persuing and advancing his skills and not that hes left you.... he will be back bouncing off the walls, all growed up so many stories to make your hair curl.... a great adventure for him and will stand him in good stead for future work in showing he had innitiative to learn. chill out in your bath, have a smile to yourself... he will be fine.:)

alfie_1

LIR..... those pavings look fab !! it will be an amazing "courtyard" area when finished. wonderfull friut tree/roses back drop i am envious of .....

alfie_1

kits have just come into the lounge [from thier room] first time. my labs are fascinated and old black girl is laid down licking them.... trouble is shes lifting them into the air !! :rotfl: when my old golden girl had her pups it was black girl that cleaned them up and nanny'd them she wouldnt have a bar for mating tho ? shes an amazing "aunty" :A