Apple Blossoms and Other Pics

coolaboola · Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 65

As my back is b*ggered and I can't do any gardening I thought I'd amuse myself with taking some pics of my garden and plants instead.

The first apple blossoms on my Coronet dwarf apple tree:

The dwarf apple tree with chives and nasturiums (just coming up) companion plants:

All my baby plants waiting to be planted:

Strawberry plants in ebay plant pouches (waiting patiently for me to put up hooks from which to hang them):

Dwarf peach tree in bloom:

Window box with lettuce 'Salad Bowl' (on left) and rocket (on right) Strawberry in pot. Tomato seedlings in window. The rocket seeds were left over from last year. I kept them in the fridge but my fridge is dodgy so they got damp and then froze. They seemed to be almost germinating when I sowed them (10 days ago). The whole experience doesn't seem to have done them any harm:

I really need to get these seedlings (can they be called that at this stage?!) potted up! Courgettes ( 2 types), tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers and coriander. My attic (bright, unheated) is their current home.

'Dog-proofed' blueberry plant, marjoram, oregano, chamomile and thyme and Lidl trugs awaiting planting:

Sive · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:24 am Post subject:

You poor thing, I can sense the frustration as you look at all these plants needing attention ! We all take so much for granted....like having a functioning, pain-free back. I hope your MRI goes OK.

coolaboola · Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 65

Thanks Sive. Getting better every day and am dying to get back to the garden Smile

verge · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:36 am Post subject:

Once you are fighting fit you will have veritable feast on your hands coolaboola. nice outdoor bath in pic 3. you could fill it with radox muscle soak and immerse your poor back in it while watching your fruit and veg grow. Wink

coolaboola · Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 65

Thanks verge Smile

Nothing says 'redneck' like a bath in the garden. I love it - a recent find from Jumbletown (it even has its original brass taps). I was planning to make a miniature fish pond in it but I'm liking your Radox suggestion more and more! Smile

James Kilkelly · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject:

medieval knievel · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject:

some more apple blossoms and other pics...

medieval knievel · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject:

some more...