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Herman’s shed open.
Originally uploaded by zoeinbrussels.
I was going to post something else but the sun and Glastonbury kept me away from here for a change and so nothing got posted.
In short: I still haven’t managed to have both girls in my grasp at the same time for a photo – I need to know whether I look old enough to have 20 year-old twins or do I really look that age now. Vanity reigns supreme.
Something that I never thought would happen: Todd is being a dream – when I get to see him, that is. He hasn’t stayed out all night once, comes home when I tell him and more on that later.
Hermie doesn’t seem at all interested in the lavender that I planted in his run so I am trying to get hold of some lemon grass this week. There is some really strong grass that doesn’t grow too tall growing in certain parts of my garden so it must be a weed that Herman likes hiding in. Question to all you green-fingered people: can I dig it up and transplant it into Herman’s cage? I’d appreciate any answers to that one.
This heatwave is rather nice. Remind me not to complain about this year’s summer. Apart from the humidity which hasn’t really set in yet. (So I can’t complain there either.)
Naked Bike ride photos coming up – if they’re any good.
My battery died after about 6 photos. GAH.
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Dig up, transplant, water in – no problem. Could even fertilise with tortoise poo if there’s any left.
That is the cutest li’l shed. Does it have a tv? A carpet? A pool table? Paintings? Like Snoopy’s dog house?
Ed, may try that if I can get a trowel into the earth. It’s as hard as rock atm.
GG – it’s full of shredded paper and a wellie which is equivalent to a king size bed surrounded by a huge mosquito net.
Have you thought of moving his shed over to the plant?
When does Q get his shed?
rules of cameras, always charge battery before going out… or have a spare and make sure that’s charged.
Andy, the spare battery is usually in my bag in case of emergencies for either of us. Somebody had put it in his camera bag though.
Nevermind, I don’t need his spare battery anymore
“There is some really strong grass that doesn’t grow too tall growing in certain parts of my garden so it must be a weed that Herman likes hiding in. Question to all you green-fingered people: can I dig it up and transplant it into Herman’s cage?”
In theory, yes. But you don’t provide much information. As an initial approach, you might do better to move the run to where the grass you fancy is already growing well, rather than trying the other way about.
You mentioned that the lavender had _not_ done well. Was it getting enough sun? It is a Mediterranean plant.
John Norris
John, Herman’s run is too large and settled to move so if I can simply dig up this longer, stronger grass (I have no idea what it’s called other than a weed and likes growing alongside the walls of my house making it a bitch to mow). It dries up and resembles straw – but Herman still likes it dead or alive.
I’ll try and move a clump into his run and see how that fares. Re: the lavender – I said that Herman hadn’t really taken to it – but I caught him sleeping in the shade of the smaller plant yesterday so maybe it’s working. I just hope it doesn’t die! (The lavender – and Herman, obviously – I mean.)
If the ground the plant you wish to transplant, caould you not soak the area to make it easier to dig up and to put it in a well hydrated condition? Also soak the area where it is to be transplanted too.
Ah, yes, thanks Burton. (You can tell just how much gardening I do…)
“if I can simply dig up this longer, stronger grass (I have no idea what it’s called other than a weed …. It dries up and resembles straw ….”
Zoe, if you don’t do gardening, try a guide from a bookshop. Just a few minutes should give you lots of sensible advice from experience you may not have.
It is amazing how many people think they won’t need to learn anything before trying to grow a plant. A few may have natural ‘green fingers’, but to do it right most need to prepare.
Todd is playing with you and hiding his naughtiness so you will fret when he goes.
I am ignored again!
Johng, I wonder why?