Joe_the_Gardener

GardenIng jokes

I bought a new shrub for a customer. I asked her whether she wanted it in a bed or up against the wall and she slapped my face.

No private club

I think I may be a bit naive, but I haven't a clue what this thread's really about!

pampass grass

If you've got a power hedge-cutter, use that.

Fencing for raised beds

Do you want to screen them for the benefit of passers-by or for yourself?

Amenity planting. HELP!!

Not sure if you mean 10m sq (i.e. 10 x 10) or 10sq m (e.g. 5 x 2). If the latter, what are the dimensions? If the former, they really give you some tough assignments - 6 beds at 10 x 10!

the weather

Not much fun for the professional gardener! Should be a busy time.

Vistors had a party yesterday

Watch out Dove, when the peregrines have got a taste for pigeons they may come after you. Sorry about the slightly sceptical suggestion - I frequently hear about very unlikely bird sightings from people who are inclined to believe in the unusual rather than the obvious. So, no intention to doubt your skills

Vistors had a party yesterday

Sure it wasn't a Sparrowhawk?

brrrrrrr

Pretty good show as usual, but I always nod off during Joe's bit (sorry, Joe).

Gardening Shows

We went to Malvern last year and really enjoyed it after a few years of Tatton. I think it's best to swap around a bit, because they seem a bit samey year after year, and Tatton 2011 did seem to be suffering from the recession - show gardens a bit limited. Get there early and take a picnic. Friends/customers who have been to Chelsea swore they would never go again. Us provincials don't like dense crowds, though.

Hedging shears

Malvern