tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post5513599392960624045..comments2023-09-29T10:04:33.858+01:00Comments on Roger Brook - the no dig gardener: CliviasRoger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-37528781666471314792013-02-14T21:12:20.201+00:002013-02-14T21:12:20.201+00:00lovely clivias. Hi Roger - hatching a plot with Su...lovely clivias. Hi Roger - hatching a plot with Sue to put together a blog a thon..Catharine Howard's Garden Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288511994247422699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-91002223312216799062013-02-13T08:16:47.468+00:002013-02-13T08:16:47.468+00:00I will be posting about 'our slimy friends'...I will be posting about 'our slimy friends' in a couple of weeks. As I write the radio is carrying a very interesting item in the news about sea slugs but I won't be going there!Roger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-11343085549040600532013-02-12T18:57:53.912+00:002013-02-12T18:57:53.912+00:00Delightful looking blooms Roger, another new one o...Delightful looking blooms Roger, another new one on me! I can see from those glossy leaves that they would attract our slimey friends :)<br />Was pleased to read that the problems with the boiler was sorted and that Harry saved the day! Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-80037586097869312072013-02-12T12:57:02.816+00:002013-02-12T12:57:02.816+00:00A lot of the clivias in Madeira had seed pods and ...A lot of the clivias in Madeira had seed pods and there was plenty of evidence of self seeding. Yes the yellow ones are lovely. I saw it some years ago in Derry Watkins' private collection. A link to her seed nursery is in my sidebarRoger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-19559570054645734642013-02-12T10:39:41.432+00:002013-02-12T10:39:41.432+00:00Our clivia developed a couple of seed pods and I t...Our clivia developed a couple of seed pods and I tried to germinate the seeds but had no success. Have you seen the yellow flowered ones?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-42301292643347541802013-02-12T10:16:10.263+00:002013-02-12T10:16:10.263+00:00Yes my own bedding geraniums are looking a bit sad...Yes my own bedding geraniums are looking a bit sad in their dark porch but the improving length of day is reviving them. I intend this year to get hold of some small leaved varieties for more permanent planting in our conservatoryRoger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-41872427020232501432013-02-12T10:11:48.724+00:002013-02-12T10:11:48.724+00:00Yes Jason,Clivia miniata is a lovely plant. There ...Yes Jason,Clivia miniata is a lovely plant. There is a very nice yellow variety too.Roger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-8833788610292234822013-02-12T10:00:45.107+00:002013-02-12T10:00:45.107+00:00They are lovely and the hot colours and glossy lea...They are lovely and the hot colours and glossy leaves must give your conservatory a tropical feel even in the depths of winter. You have inspired me to dig my over wintering geraniums out from under their blanket of sheep fleece in the greenhouse and bring them into the conservatory to get started. thechickenwhispererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063389329723656302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-52363753495014752072013-02-12T02:04:52.325+00:002013-02-12T02:04:52.325+00:00A very charming plant! I think I have seen them at...A very charming plant! I think I have seen them at the Garfield Park Conservatory here, but didn't know the name.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-73997920360164691602013-02-11T22:21:07.191+00:002013-02-11T22:21:07.191+00:00Oh yes, Anna, we have been back two weeks. The pic...Oh yes, Anna, we have been back two weeks. The picture of Brenda's house plants was taken after our return as was the second clivia shotRoger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571100417242238211.post-19007710543729499972013-02-11T22:00:56.669+00:002013-02-11T22:00:56.669+00:00They are absolutely gorgeous Roger! I'm please...They are absolutely gorgeous Roger! I'm pleased your pipes and plants were saved. Hope you enjoyed Madeira/enjoying Madeira. Can't quite work out if you're still there or not?!Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919869821280585077noreply@blogger.com