tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.comments2023-06-12T16:06:49.945+02:00ramblings of a bare-faced gardenerbare-faced gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11443647417719784835noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-75947192375489799692012-01-08T12:36:58.318+01:002012-01-08T12:36:58.318+01:00UPDATE :
Sadly, I heard that Amandine became a vi...<b>UPDATE :</b><br /><br />Sadly, I heard that Amandine became a victim of the terrible floods we had in June 2010 … She was not hurt, but was unable to recover financially. <br /><br />I haven’t been able to find out where she is or whether she is still working as a groomer …bare-faced gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443647417719784835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-66412113919832945502011-05-12T13:04:29.423+02:002011-05-12T13:04:29.423+02:00I’ve saved up the few strands to make some exotic ...I’ve saved up the few strands to make some exotic pudding. They’re in an old plast film container – it smells wonderful !<br /><br />It’s not the quantity – it’s the quality … & the fun :)<br /><br />Doing OK, soon to be very OK (hopefully).<br /><br />What about you ?<br /><br />I think of you every time I go round the back of the house & see the buxus growing … xbare-faced gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443647417719784835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-66968724992841474412011-05-12T12:59:18.139+02:002011-05-12T12:59:18.139+02:00@Lucy I’ve so neglected the blog & forgot to c...@Lucy I’ve so neglected the blog & forgot to change the email address for comment alerts :(<br /><br />New business will be launched soon …<br /><br />Hope you’re well xbare-faced gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443647417719784835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-70350918516002983342010-12-17T15:09:34.406+01:002010-12-17T15:09:34.406+01:00I'm wishing you a Happy Christmas while listen...I'm wishing you a Happy Christmas while listening to Georges Brassens.<br /><br />LucyLucy Corrander Now in Halifax!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14685242329129914772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-39831832362083670342010-12-07T02:50:56.713+01:002010-12-07T02:50:56.713+01:00What could you cook that would be worth the effort...What could you cook that would be worth the effort of harvesting?<br /><br />Esther<br /><br />P.S. How are you doing?Esther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-72439688614850251172010-03-28T20:14:42.794+02:002010-03-28T20:14:42.794+02:00Came to see if you have posted recently. Realised ...Came to see if you have posted recently. Realised I forgot to go on a violet hunt.<br /><br />You have some very odd adverts between your posts now! Do you chose them or are they being put there randomly?<br /><br />EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-86033808603026767612010-03-19T00:03:30.806+01:002010-03-19T00:03:30.806+01:00I know of only two patches of violets near where I...I know of only two patches of violets near where I live. I'll have to go and see how they're doing.<br /><br />EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-61352915634781994262010-03-07T21:00:40.239+01:002010-03-07T21:00:40.239+01:00Michèle Chantal – I had no idea either. It is impo...<b>Michèle Chantal</b> – I had no idea either. It is important, however, that they are kept as moist as possible during summer in Provence. I seem to remember that I poured water on the spots where I thought they were planted, when I had some left over from my washing-up bowl (not greasy water).<br /><br />If you plant any more, I heard on the new Gardeners’ World that they should be planted a good six inches deep and I’d surround them with leaf mould and probably a handful of water granules for good measure !<br /><br /><b>Esther</b> – I also heard on GW that there are some very early flowering ones : <i>elwesii</i>, like the ones I have, flower in January. You must have some later flowering ones but planting them ‘in the green’ is obviously a more reliable way of planting.<br /><br />I meant to reply to these comments the other day. I went out in a balmy 16°C (25°C in the sun) to see if there were any flowers left – on one clump there wasn’t, but on the other, a dried flower with a very FAT seedpod ! Snowdrop carpet only in my dreams and memories of Dorset …<br />Today, it’s cold again and tomorrow the maximum temperature will supposedly be only 1°C !bare-faced gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443647417719784835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-23596271568546841712010-02-25T10:26:03.780+01:002010-02-25T10:26:03.780+01:00I bought some little snowdrops in a pot this year ...I bought some little snowdrops in a pot this year too. Usually, I would think it cheating but planting them as bulbs has been a complete failure so I thought this way, they'd have a head start over the slugs. They are still there - with extra ones coming up - but they are nowhere, absolutely nowhere, near flowering. Crocuses haven't come up very far either yet. Wouldn't it be brilliant if you ended up with a snowdrop carpet?<br /><br />Isn't that cover lovely too!<br /><br />EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-68900829871481925782010-02-14T17:27:08.480+01:002010-02-14T17:27:08.480+01:00Like you I love snowdrops and while clearing some ...Like you I love snowdrops and while clearing some dead leaves in french garden I was so excited to find one! Maybe it will see fit to multiply. At this time of year in the village I live in in UK the banks at the sides of the road are literally carpeted with them and they are such a welcome sight after the dreariness of January. I had no idea you could grown them here in Provence but will have a go for next year and of course nurture the solitary one I have already.Michele Chantalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-34082724406302806052010-01-25T23:43:19.424+01:002010-01-25T23:43:19.424+01:00I'm not doing too well - the followers list ...I'm not doing too well - the followers list on your new blog isn't working (down for maintenance, it says) and my laptop is so pathetic, I can't get your link about olives to load.<br /><br />I was here, earlier today to see if you had any new posts. At that point, you didn't. Seems you have been busy this afternoon.<br /><br />All the best.<br /><br />LucyLucy Corranderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743561298706555813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-88361717621163249192010-01-12T23:27:08.433+01:002010-01-12T23:27:08.433+01:00It seems you have already started it!
LucyIt seems you have already started it!<br /><br />LucyLucy Corranderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743561298706555813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-67350985195265189922010-01-08T15:01:30.265+01:002010-01-08T15:01:30.265+01:00Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving your he...Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving your helpful message. If you were to start your IWC gardeners blog I would definitely like to access it myself - as you, say he weather is not too different where you are from where I am in Italy. The very poor selection of plant varieties around here is a real disappointment so yes any suggestions of alternatives with a more similar environment are very welcome. In fact I am working with a local nursery owner to try and develop a much wider range of plants suited to our local conditions - quite a long term project! Happy gardening for 2010. YYvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480649254768078373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-66346937269353528402010-01-05T09:53:49.427+01:002010-01-05T09:53:49.427+01:00Thanks for following Elephant's Eye. I look fo...Thanks for following Elephant's Eye. I look forward to seeing your posts on Blotanical.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-2563562525972535002009-11-21T06:22:16.646+01:002009-11-21T06:22:16.646+01:00just showing some blog love!
have a great weekend!...just showing some blog love!<br />have a great weekend!<br /><br />come and visit by my place if you have the time!<br /><br />xoxoMegan, Life Revampedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646215978086401184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-455424601337802872009-10-22T16:20:07.482+02:002009-10-22T16:20:07.482+02:00Dear Bare-Faced Gardener,
I can see that you have...Dear Bare-Faced Gardener,<br /><br />I can see that you have not been maintaining your blogs recently. Nevertheless, I am leaving you this note to let you know that Halfway To France had to be made private. If you have been reading it and want to continue, please send me an email to<br /><br />halfwaytofrance at gmail dot com and I will send you a ditigally engraved invitation to go into the Blahgstress Protection Program with me.<br /><br />AmitiésLa Framéricainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09879118710247405871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-7909109263592257312009-08-29T12:02:27.573+02:002009-08-29T12:02:27.573+02:00Our hobby is aloes and we cultivate the seeds. I ...Our hobby is aloes and we cultivate the seeds. I know with aloes that they need to be kept air-tight, but the keep at least 2 years. The aloe seeds germinate eratic to compensate for dry seasons - I take it that is not the case with your seeds? Those floating are indeed "past the point".?ericathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102130769291030167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-19352045187627644932009-06-27T08:01:35.228+02:002009-06-27T08:01:35.228+02:00Hope you are ok.
And hope the mention on today...Hope you are ok.<br /><br />And hope the mention on today's (26th June) <a href="http://esthersboringgardenblog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Esther's Boring Garden Blog</a> is ok too. If not, let me know and I'll change it.<br /><br />EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-79306500811924830772009-06-15T02:21:45.438+02:002009-06-15T02:21:45.438+02:00Luv luv luv it...fantastic! Had me tapping my feet...Luv luv luv it...fantastic! Had me tapping my feet.islandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-4471445076394595552009-06-04T22:33:33.738+02:002009-06-04T22:33:33.738+02:00Went to the cafe in Dorchester today!
Thought I&#...Went to the cafe in Dorchester today!<br /><br />Thought I'd let you know.<br /><br />EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-42941941885421038782009-06-04T20:11:15.786+02:002009-06-04T20:11:15.786+02:00thank you so much for leaving a message behind on ...thank you so much for leaving a message behind on my blog. I have added you to my world garden bloggers list! I like your blog also very much. Wow also about the beautiful place you live in. <br /><br />warm regards, CarolynCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535621904548524313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-27951210821892076412009-04-27T21:25:00.000+02:002009-04-27T21:25:00.000+02:00I love this!! Wish I were there!I love this!! Wish I were there!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-5227069252071568032009-04-12T13:22:00.000+02:002009-04-12T13:22:00.000+02:00Perfect Easter Greetings!Perfect Easter Greetings!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-80898175785407824022009-04-02T12:31:00.000+02:002009-04-02T12:31:00.000+02:00Hello, came over to let you know I'm mothballing E...Hello, came over to let you know I'm mothballing Esther in the Garden and have started differently at <A HREF="http://esthersboringgardenblog.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Esther's Boring Garden Blog</A>.<BR/><BR/>I've just put some beetroot seeds in a glass of water, not so much to soak them as to wash off the chemicals which stop them germinating too soon.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the Salvia.<BR/><BR/>EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6091547929570568711.post-75944132914568290612009-03-25T15:05:00.000+01:002009-03-25T15:05:00.000+01:00Wellworths does seem to have generated a lot of lo...Wellworths does seem to have generated a lot of local excitement - and I like it that Chris Evans went to see the sea in Weymouth while he waited for the opening moment.<BR/><BR/>About the coffee in Tudor Arcade . . . I'm not sure if I should mention it but, just in case it's helpful feedback . . . I never go there because of the smokers ranked outside.<BR/><BR/>But I'll give it a try the time after next I'm in Dorchester. (Have arranged to meet someone in the Bistro down the steps from there later this week.)<BR/><BR/>Best wishes with the other things in your life.<BR/><BR/>LucyLucy Corranderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743561298706555813noreply@blogger.com