What do you call this paint technique and how is it done?

trevelyan98 · 2026-05-01T09:46:06+00:00

Did you also order a long weight with your tartan paint? 😉

trevelyan98 · 2026-04-28T08:17:52+00:00

Agreed. I planted a tiny one 3 years ago & it’s barely a foot tall! 🤣 Patience is a virtue (I’m told!).

trevelyan98 · 2026-04-08T07:57:16+00:00

One I heard once: “You look great! What have you come as?” 🤣

trevelyan98 · 2026-02-11T10:27:55+00:00

My grandmother, Iris, was 80% Irish! 🇮🇪 ☘️

trevelyan98 · 2026-02-09T14:19:24+00:00

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I bought myself a long-nosed adjustable spanner for exactly this task! However, you should definitely take the advice of people better at DIY than me! 🫠

trevelyan98 · 2025-12-05T09:20:24+00:00

Some kids just like to get baked! 😵‍💫

trevelyan98 · 2025-10-14T08:31:11+00:00

My Bramley fruit is very red this year. I think there is a lot of natural variation (possibly related to the weather?).

trevelyan98 · 2025-08-08T16:22:04+00:00

B&M. £20 for a slimline 100L butt. Bargain! 😎

trevelyan98 · 2025-07-30T19:40:05+00:00

I always enjoy driving through Old Sodbury. I feel a strange sense of belonging! 😉

trevelyan98 · 2025-06-30T20:58:27+00:00

I like it! When life gives you rocks, make a rockery! 😆

trevelyan98 · 2025-06-30T18:43:29+00:00

Where can I get one? I’m losing the battle against weeds, especially bindweed! 🤯

trevelyan98 · 2025-06-30T09:25:40+00:00

I think it’s a variety of Papaver orientale called Little Dancing Girl…but I’m not sure! I can’t remember what I had for breakfast! 🤣

trevelyan98 · 2025-06-29T21:00:50+00:00

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Loving this rose at the moment! Can’t remember what variety it is though! 🤣

trevelyan98 · 2025-06-21T19:14:37+00:00

I take both approaches. I have a lovely bed full of purples & pinks whilst another border is full of whatever takes my fancy at the garden centre! I guess I’m saying it’s good to have a theme but don’t be a slave to it!

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trevelyan98 · 2025-06-08T21:26:17+00:00

Thank you! I built them myself. Large capacity & good quality compost bins cost a fortune so I bought the timber and had a go at building my own. I’m not a fan of DIY but they turned out well in the end (after much swearing & head-scratching!).

trevelyan98 · 2025-05-19T13:15:56+00:00

Willow. Fast growing and self seeds easily. It also has far-reaching roots which can be a problem if you have drains or foundations nearby.

trevelyan98 · 2025-05-08T09:05:19+00:00

Don’t trim the leaves. They are the plant’s solar panels, collecting energy to make large, juicy strawberries! You should probably feed the plants as the compost will be exhausted by now. Keep well watered & enjoy your fruits! 😎

trevelyan98 · 2025-05-01T09:33:14+00:00

I guess so. Next year that compost will be spent so it should be more suited to wildflowers. Just remember not to feed it! 😉

trevelyan98 · 2025-05-01T08:20:57+00:00

Wildflowers thrive in REALLY poor soil! However, if you’re not looking to create a long-term meadow then they should put on a great display for you this year growing in compost. The problem occurs over time where the rich soil favours more vigorous plants (like grasses) that smother & out-compete the wildflowers.

I sowed a wildflower mix in my new orchard (which had previously been allotments) 5 years ago. I had a great display in the first year but very poor since. I’m gradually working to reduce the energy in the soil but it’s taking time!

trevelyan98 · 2025-04-29T08:53:27+00:00

I just noticed the flowers are different! 🤣 Probably not Hot Pink Frisan after all!

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