Allotments 4 All

Photo Gallery => The Gallery => Topic started by: shirlton on June 14, 2009, 19:16:43

Title: First big bunch
Post by: shirlton on June 14, 2009, 19:16:43
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s121/shirlton/enviromeshcages050Small.jpg)
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: lorna on June 14, 2009, 23:00:02
Beautiful Shirl.
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: Emagggie on June 14, 2009, 23:37:28
How lovely Shirl, and I can smell them from here!
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: saddad on June 14, 2009, 23:39:38
Our first proper bunch today as well, not as good as those though!  :)
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: gardenqueen on June 15, 2009, 01:03:28
Beautiful, wish I could grow them like that!
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: betula on June 15, 2009, 06:56:44
What a joy..................a lovely summer perk ;D
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: Digeroo on June 15, 2009, 07:10:57
Lovely well done.  Still only getting a very few.  They seem to have been very slow to take off.  Most of mine are dark varieities, do you tand to be later.
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: shirlton on June 15, 2009, 09:32:15
How are all of those I sent seeds to progressing. I haven't heard from any of you. Did you forgrt to put your seeds in during October ::)
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: GREENWIZARD on June 15, 2009, 15:39:15
sniff...yum =]
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: caroline7758 on June 15, 2009, 17:56:05
Ooh, Shirl- that has reminded me to thank you sooo much for the seeds you sent me. First timeI've ever had success with annual sweet peas (the perennial ones are taking over the garden)- and the smell is amazing!Must remember to save some seed for next year.
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: Digeroo on June 15, 2009, 18:10:40
Do saved seed come up true to type? 
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: shirlton on June 15, 2009, 18:12:17

So pleased that the seeds were ok Caroline. and yes Digeroo they do come true.
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: lolabelle on June 15, 2009, 19:20:07
wonderful a true smell of summer shame they don't last long in water though
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: shirlton on June 15, 2009, 19:27:31
Well you have to pick them to keep them flowering. I don't pick until all of the flowers are out so I have the beauty of them on the plant for a while and then in the house.As soon as they have gone over I have another vase full. I do give quite a lot away. I have found the sweet pea is a great way to lift someones spirits when they are a bit down.
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: lolabelle on June 15, 2009, 19:39:23
i've tried to grow them for years in the garden at home but no success, doing better up the plot can't wait to pick mine
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: lewic on June 15, 2009, 19:42:38
Lovely! Mine are about 6 inches tall.. dont think they like being in semi-shade!
Title: Re: First big bunch
Post by: betula on June 17, 2009, 08:15:22
Mine are not very tall but growing well..................I broadcast them a bit late.They will look lovely against an old crowd barrier I have on the lottie.

Don't tell Borlotti though............ ;D