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Offline Miss Demeanour

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Weeds
« on: May 10, 2009, 08:51:00 AM »
I have not got green fingers   noooo:

I can appreciate the efforts that many people make in their gardens and that the effect looks lovely. But the only thing I can successfully grow is weeds. Not just one sort mind you there are a variety  whistle:

I only tidied up the garden ( although calling it a garden is probably pushing the boundaries of the definition somewhat !!) the other week ...but peering at the bloody thing this morning it's time to do battle again  evil:

Apart from paving over the bloody green stuff how do you get rid of them ? - I have tried lotions, potions and shouting at them  lol:
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2009, 09:21:10 AM »
Definition of a weed = A Plant growing in the wrong place.
Remember that most of our "Plants" are considered weeds by some cultures.


There is no permanent cure ~ even concrete will eventually become weed covered.

Learn to live with them, call it a wild flower garden and enjoy the various butterflies, moths and other crawly things that it attracts. They will soon be followed by birds who will eat all the nasties. Wild flower gardens are very fashionable ~ Even the Prince of Wales has one.
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2009, 09:24:12 AM »
I like that concept Snoops  8)
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2009, 09:48:47 AM »
You must keeeel them  eveilgrin:
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2009, 09:57:12 AM »
But I have tried  cry:  ... I have chopped , sprayed , pulled and torn  noooo:
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2009, 10:11:05 AM »
Enough abour Barman. Attend to your weeds, wumman!
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2009, 10:26:24 AM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 10, 2009, 09:57:12 AM
But I have tried  cry:  ... I have chopped , sprayed , pulled and torn  noooo:

You just keep plugging away.

I have now annexed my neighbours garden - loads weeds to destroy/exterminate - loadsa work.

First plot dug and spuds planted, runner beans to be readied today.
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2009, 04:21:02 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on May 10, 2009, 09:21:10 AM
Learn to live with them, call it a wild flower garden and enjoy the various butterflies, moths and other crawly things that it attracts. They will soon be followed by birds who will eat all the nasties.

Some people can get generous EEC grants for that sort of thing.  whistle:
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2009, 04:26:37 PM »
Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 10, 2009, 04:21:02 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on May 10, 2009, 09:21:10 AM
Learn to live with them, call it a wild flower garden and enjoy the various butterflies, moths and other crawly things that it attracts. They will soon be followed by birds who will eat all the nasties.

Some people can get generous EEC grants for that sort of thing.  whistle:

Can I put in a claim for a window box?  rubschin:
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2009, 04:28:25 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on May 10, 2009, 04:26:37 PM
Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 10, 2009, 04:21:02 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on May 10, 2009, 09:21:10 AM
Learn to live with them, call it a wild flower garden and enjoy the various butterflies, moths and other crawly things that it attracts. They will soon be followed by birds who will eat all the nasties.

Some people can get generous EEC grants for that sort of thing.  whistle:

Can I put in a claim for a window box?  rubschin:

Are you a Member of Parliament?
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2009, 06:40:55 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on May 10, 2009, 04:26:37 PM
Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 10, 2009, 04:21:02 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on May 10, 2009, 09:21:10 AM
Learn to live with them, call it a wild flower garden and enjoy the various butterflies, moths and other crawly things that it attracts. They will soon be followed by birds who will eat all the nasties.

Some people can get generous EEC grants for that sort of thing.  whistle:

Can I put in a claim for a window box?  rubschin:

Window boxes are a elf and safety risk in case they fall and bop someone on the head like....so whatever funding you may receive this will be counteracted by having to increase your personal liability insurance  whistle:
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2009, 06:42:17 PM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 10, 2009, 06:40:55 PM
Quote from: Pastis on May 10, 2009, 04:26:37 PM
Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 10, 2009, 04:21:02 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on May 10, 2009, 09:21:10 AM
Learn to live with them, call it a wild flower garden and enjoy the various butterflies, moths and other crawly things that it attracts. They will soon be followed by birds who will eat all the nasties.

Some people can get generous EEC grants for that sort of thing.  whistle:

Can I put in a claim for a window box?  rubschin:

Window boxes are a elf and safety risk in case they fall and bop someone on the head like....so whatever funding you may receive this will be counteracted by having to increase your personal liability insurance  whistle:


But only a risk if you put a garden gnome in the box surely?
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2009, 06:44:14 PM »
All garden gnomes should remain in boxes -  preferably wooden coffin shaped ones  noooo:
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2009, 06:47:48 PM »
Quote from: Miss Demeanor on May 10, 2009, 06:44:14 PM
All garden gnomes should remain in boxes -  preferably wooden coffin shaped ones  noooo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBsUjGGkbSk
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Re: Weeds
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2009, 06:48:39 PM »
Stuff of nightmares  eeek:
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