Gardening

[Hugo]

On the subject of Autumn colours Mrs H and I always made a point of driving down the Conwy Valley around this time of the year to see the beautiful colours.     Over recent years we have noticed that the Virginia creepers that were on Tu Hwnt i'r Bont look like they have died, whereas in the past they have always been a vivid shade of red
After reading an article in the paper and a photo of the red Creepers we drove down to Llanrwst but the leaves were all brown so the paper must have used an old photo for the article
Does anyone know what has happened to the Creeper?

[SteveH]

Cracking photos Hollin's, ........Hugo, what a great shame, it was my mother's favorite place to sit, there is still some green showing so hopefully it will return to it's former glory.

[Hugo]

 Those photos are from the internet but  I didn't see any green on the creeper when I went past recently.     I've noticed that for years and wonder if it's just age thing or the regular flooding that has caused the demise of the plant

[Hugo]

On a short walk this afternoon I went past this lovely Maple tree and further along the road was a nice garden with a lovely display of flowers in a group.
I've no idea what the flowers are even though I have one in a pot

[Nemesis]

Think they are Nerines.

[Hugo]

Thanks very much Nemesis,    I've looked them up and they were Nerines.       

[SteveH]

The Convent gardens have a nice display, and we were thinking of finding out what they where for planting next year, thanks from us too.

[Nemesis]

Batten down the hatches folks. The goats are down ! I saw two this afternoon in St George's church grounds.

[SteveH]

Batten down the hatches folks. The goats are down ! I saw two this afternoon in St George's church grounds.

I heard there was a small group sheltering behind the flats in Abbey road during the storm.   

[Nemesis]

I only saw two, one was a young one, but there could have been more. These two were hanging over the wall munching ivy !

[Blongb]

Just remember folks, you always have the Curry option 

[SteveH]

CHERRY blossom trees will be planted at Conwy Castle and the Eisteddfod Stone Circle as part of a heritage project with Japan.

More than 60 of the Sakura cherry tree, famous for its pink blossom, have been gifted to each the two sites, as well as the Roe in St Asaph and 16 primary schools across North Wales.

The Sakura Cherry Tree Project, which will see 1,000 saplings planted across Wales to form a lasting legacy following the Japan-UK Season of Culture in 2019-20, during which Conwy Castle was twinned with Himeji Castle in south Japan.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18976705.cherry-trees-planted-conwy-castle-celebrate-japanese-ties/

[Nemesis]

Just remember folks, you always have the Curry option 

16 or more of the bloomin' things in St George's church grounds this morning. You could smell them down the street !

[Hugo]

Nemesis,  you're not the only one to have your garden destroyed by wild animals.          This is Teddy and although he doesn't look wild in the photo he has his moments.
Bits of the Japanese Maple have gone, the primroses have been deheaded and my prize Common Spotted Orchid has been chewed up.
He'll give those goats a run for their money!
As you can see we have downsized and Teddy is an 8 week old Cockapoo  and we have only had him 3 days so I dread to think what the garden will be like in a few weeks!

[SteveH]

Looks like a lot of trouble, can I suggest a cage or a good strong chain, and don't forget the "Beware of the dog" signs, and a good insurance policy in case he licks someone to death !   Seriously, well done, I am sure you will enjoy every minute.       looking forward to more photos.