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Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 23 Jun 2019, 13:45
by Bex
Hi guys, we are getting used to our new garden! Speedy likes bramble and Tiny loves both the bindweeds, although both only moderate feeds I'm glad there trying new things. They are both doing really well and hate rainy days!

Things are growing all over the place and I have no idea what anything is! My lovely daughter showed me how to text over pictures so have numbered them all, hope it makes them easier to I.D.

1, 2, 4 and 7 are they poppies? They are everywhere!!
5 & 6 is it a thistle, it's massive!
3, 8 & 9 I have no idea
And 10 & 11 are growing near Tiny's enclosure so need to make sure it's safe please?

Thanx, Bex

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 23 Jun 2019, 13:47
by Bex
A couple more...

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 23 Jun 2019, 13:48
by Bex
And more....

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 23 Jun 2019, 13:49
by Bex
And finally.... This is the one near Tiny!

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 23 Jun 2019, 14:49
by lin
Hi Bex. Its so much easier for all of us to see these numbered. Special thanks to your daughter, she's a hero.

Yes, pics 1,2,4,and 7 are the no feed Poppies.

No 3 it Tradscantia - https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/pla ... nt=482&c=5. Its a moderate feed.

No 5 and 6 are Bull Thistles, yes very spikey but edible none the less and for the smaller tortoises the spikes can be snipped off.

No's 8 and 9 is Curley Dock. A no feed.

No's 10 and 11 are Ivy Leaved Toadflax and fine in moderation. https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/pla ... nt=192&c=6

Lin

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 23 Jun 2019, 22:30
by Bex
Brilliant big thank you Lin :D I will remove the no feeds and leave what's ok, glad the toadflax is ok, I will only allow a small amount to grow through though as Tiny is a little piggie!!

I'm sure I'll be back soon, as I still have lots not flowering yet 8-) hehe x

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 23 Jun 2019, 23:30
by lin
Anytime Bex. Love to help out.

Lin

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 20 Aug 2019, 13:02
by Bex
Hi guys, we finally have decent weather so taken the opportunity to get out and weed!

Just come across this, any ideas plz?

Thanx x

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 20 Aug 2019, 13:32
by lin
Its Self Heal, Bex. Moderate feed.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/pla ... nt=304&c=6

Lin

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 20 Aug 2019, 14:23
by Bex
Excellent Ty, I will see if they like it and keep a bit growing if they do! x

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 20 Aug 2019, 15:01
by lin
Should be interesting. Let us know Bex.

Lin

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 29 Dec 2019, 12:24
by Bex
I’ve been putting a few leaves in and they have been eaten so all good!

My weed raised bed is growing nicely, I have all sorts in there! Just wish the foxes didn’t enjoy digging it all up :x

Will return when spring comes if I have any new things grow!

Thanx Lin, u r a star!

Bex x

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 29 Dec 2019, 14:32
by lin
Oh, foxes. As beautiful as they are they can be such a pain for digging. Could you net it off. ;)
Great news the leaves are being eaten.
I think we are all looking forward to spring and a nice long hot summer, but first I need to wish you a very happy 2020.
Lin
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Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 06 Jan 2020, 12:03
by Bex
Happy new year to you too hun!

Yep roll on spring :D can’t wait!
Although I have just found a lovely sow thistle patch growing along a back alley, so that will help for a week at least :lol:

Can I ask on the Mallow, I’ve noticed orange bits on the leaves...there hard, not sure if there bugs? Any ideas and is it still safe to feed?

Thanx Bex x

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 06 Jan 2020, 12:24
by Nina
Re the mallow -- those orange bits are almost certainly rust (which is a really common fungal infection on mallows). As far as I know, it is harmless when eaten, and the only way to get rid of it is to systematically remove and destroy the infected leaves. It's similar to the rust you get on roses (which appears as black, whereas the mallow rust is orange), and it eventually causes affected leaves to drop, but rarely kills the whole plant.

Nina

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 12 Jan 2020, 19:02
by Bex
Brilliant thanks Nina, will chose leaves with as little on as possible...both my torts eat it now and it’s a great hardy all year plant for them!

Re: Things are finally flowering!

Posted: 12 Jan 2020, 22:00
by lin
There’s a lot like that Bex. Little of no shelter and grow like anything. Plantain and Campanula are two off the top of my head.
Just a little clear glad or Perspex roof on a 4 bricks and secured down with something will see them through the harshest of winters and if they don’t keep going it will not be long before they spring up again.
Lin