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Offline Blodyn

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Re: Wild flowers
« Reply #240 on: July 25, 2012, 10:51:53 pm »
 $thanx$ Nemesis, that's really kind. 

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« Reply #241 on: July 26, 2012, 06:19:02 pm »
Blodyn, you've got a unique gift of making even the weeds look beautiful. It's a pleasure looking at all your photos.


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« Reply #242 on: July 26, 2012, 11:39:39 pm »
its funny but you can allways find a dock leaf when you,v been nettled, its as if the nettle knows that the dock leaf will be there to cure its nasty sting when its done its dirty deed.

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« Reply #243 on: July 27, 2012, 11:06:40 am »
 $thanx$ Hugo, that's very nice of you.  I think it's just a case of looking at them closely. 

Snowcap, it's probably fortunate that docks like similar growing conditions to nettles but what always fascinates me is wondering how someone first discovered that docks could relieve nettle stings. 

I was told years ago that nettles don't sting while they're in flower.  I've never put it to the test - does anyone know if it's true?

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« Reply #244 on: July 27, 2012, 01:34:48 pm »
that's intresting i have pulled the flowering nettles up by hand without being nettled but i allways thought that they were a different species of nettle, none stinging type. you live and learn

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« Reply #245 on: July 27, 2012, 06:03:01 pm »
I have heard it said that nettles don't sting in a certain month, but unfortunately I can't remember which one!

Nice pics. Blodyn

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Re: Wild flowers
« Reply #246 on: July 27, 2012, 08:41:09 pm »
Any volunteers to test these theories?   :o

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« Reply #247 on: July 27, 2012, 08:50:22 pm »
 :-X EEEEEK
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Re: Wild flowers
« Reply #248 on: July 27, 2012, 09:20:33 pm »
Blodyn, you've got a unique gift of making even the weeds look beautiful. It's a pleasure looking at all your photos.
Definition of a weed is any plant growing where it is not wanted, so if you have a lovely flowering plant, planted in the wrong place Ie : your garden, - it is classed as a weed!!!
So in the right environment. Ie: on the orme.    They are not weeds.
All plants/flowers can be beautiful in their own environment.

Maybe not on the prom/beach though  ;D

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Re: Wild flowers
« Reply #249 on: August 14, 2012, 10:23:24 pm »
I thought that this was a nice idea.
I took the photos this morning in Abergele.
They have grown mini wildflower meadows in the grass verges right beside the main road.

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« Reply #250 on: August 15, 2012, 10:21:38 am »
How lovely
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« Reply #251 on: August 29, 2012, 12:34:33 pm »
I feel a bit daft now proudly posting about the crocosmias growing in our garden. In Guernsey they are growing wild!
Does anyone know what are the yellow flowers in the third photo called?

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Re: Wild flowers
« Reply #252 on: August 29, 2012, 05:56:28 pm »
how ironic I'm on a golf break in Scotland and have just been for a walk around Port Patrick and the ones in the first and second pictures are just wild every were you look along the cliff tops.

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« Reply #253 on: August 29, 2012, 09:55:23 pm »
Hope you have a wonderful time there snowcap. I really like Portpatrick and I especially like the Cream O'Galloway ice cream!
I think it is the nicest I have ever eaten. Maybe you could call in for one on your way back if you haven't done so already!

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« Reply #254 on: August 31, 2012, 08:06:37 pm »
sorry hollins not had the pleasure of sampling the icecream but home now after an excellent five days of golf and good food very nice Guinness and the odd Jameson