The zombie army COVID-19 Gardening thread.

[8-P]

pmanson said:

Had a little planting session over the weekend:

Hebes and Cordyline into the new flower beds.



I'd like to get a passion flower to grow in a pot over the pergola... and recommendations of where to order from online?

Top hebe tip, they like full sun and if youve watered them in now, you may never need to water them again. Honestly, mine perform best when left alone. If it was a month with no rain and 30 degrees I might water them once.

[Bill]

My grass has gone beserk! Seems like it's saved all its growing for now.

[DonkeyApple]

PositronicRay said:

The last gasp of summer.



And hedges neatly trimmed.

Over the years on PH your garden has always looked lovely at different times of year.

[PositronicRay]

DonkeyApple said:

PositronicRay said:

The last gasp of summer.



And hedges neatly trimmed.

Over the years on PH your garden has always looked lovely at different times of year.

I was over your way this morning, walking @ Bredon Hill.

[ChocolateFrog]

My Gardening Express Bougainvillia is doing surprisingly well considering it's me looking after it.



Will it survive outside over winter or will I need to bring it in?

[PositronicRay]

ChocolateFrog said:

My Gardening Express Bougainvillia is doing surprisingly well considering it's me looking after it.



Will it survive outside over winter or will I need to bring it in?

Looks great, if it's a mild winter and a sheltered spot, you may be okay.

[Harry Flashman]

I have posted this elsewhere, but squirrels have been ripping my carefully curated garden to shreds.

Being a mature type of chap, I have taken a reasoned and proportionate response to this, and am using the right tool for the job.

IMG_20200907_170055 by baconrashers, on Flickr

Shot 7 in 3 days. None have returned in a week.

[Evoluzione]

Harry Flashman said:

I have posted this elsewhere, but squirrels have been ripping my carefully curated garden to shreds.

Being a mature type of chap, I have taken a reasoned and proportionate response to this, and am using the right tool for the job.

IMG_20200907_170055 by baconrashers, on Flickr

Shot 7 in 3 days. None have returned in a week.

Come on then run us through it, it looks along similar lines to my Air Arms s410.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Careful Harry, you'll be upsetting all the loons that thought you should adopt the foxes a year or two back.

[Harry Flashman]

Evoluzione said:

Come on then run us through it, it looks along similar lines to my Air Arms s410.

It is a BSA R10SE with a Hawke scope, and I absolutely love it. Silent, dead accurate, and looks the part. Been lovingly refinishing the walnut stock myself (very poor factory finish for such an expensive rifle, actually, but the actual wood is great).

And man-maths justified as a gardening tool, so all good.

[sleepezy]

Harry Flashman said:

I have posted this elsewhere, but squirrels have been ripping my carefully curated garden to shreds.

Being a mature type of chap, I have taken a reasoned and proportionate response to this, and am using the right tool for the job.

IMG_20200907_170055 by baconrashers, on Flickr

Shot 7 in 3 days. None have returned in a week.

There's a beer waiting for you in South Cambridge if you ever happen to be passing through with that. I have plenty of targets for you to practice on.

[Harry Flashman]

sleepezy said:

Harry Flashman said:

I have posted this elsewhere, but squirrels have been ripping my carefully curated garden to shreds.

Being a mature type of chap, I have taken a reasoned and proportionate response to this, and am using the right tool for the job.

IMG_20200907_170055 by baconrashers, on Flickr

Shot 7 in 3 days. None have returned in a week.

There's a beer waiting for you in South Cambridge if you ever happen to be passing through with that. I have plenty of targets for you to practice on.

Don't tempt me!!

[Gone a bit AMG]

Harry Flashman said:

Evoluzione said:

Come on then run us through it, it looks along similar lines to my Air Arms s410.

It is a BSA R10SE with a Hawke scope, and I absolutely love it. Silent, dead accurate, and looks the part. Been lovingly refinishing the walnut stock myself (very poor factory finish for such an expensive rifle, actually, but the actual wood is great).

And man-maths justified as a gardening tool, so all good.

It just needs an automatic action. Slay the rodents at will.

[Swervin_Mervin]

sleepezy said:

Harry Flashman said:

I have posted this elsewhere, but squirrels have been ripping my carefully curated garden to shreds.

Being a mature type of chap, I have taken a reasoned and proportionate response to this, and am using the right tool for the job.

IMG_20200907_170055 by baconrashers, on Flickr

Shot 7 in 3 days. None have returned in a week.

There's a beer waiting for you in South Cambridge if you ever happen to be passing through with that. I have plenty of targets for you to practice on.

And S Manchester should you ever find yourself passing by!

[sleepezy]

Harry Flashman said:

Don't tempt me!!

I refer you to a photo I previously posted on this very thread...

[PositronicRay]

sleepezy said:

Harry Flashman said:

Don't tempt me!!

I refer you to a photo I previously posted on this very thread...

Is that a squirrel knee on the settee?

(you're going to need a bigger gun)

Edited by PositronicRay on Tuesday 15th September 08:16

[Bill]

The cheeky bd's had one of his beers!

[PositronicRay]

Bill said:

The cheeky bd's had one of his beers!

Mrs PR put up a squirrel proof peanut feeder. They couldn't get into it, so nicked the whole bleeding feeder.

Now I know why. Other gardeners are leaving tempting beers out, they're having a party!

[Harry Flashman]

If they're drunk, they'll be easier prey. May try this tactic.

As I live in London I have to wait until they are on the lawn and shoot down from an upper floor, to be safe. The impotent frustration as they tear through my trees, ripping bits off them it and dumping debris on the lawn, is real, people.

This is war.

[sleepezy]

No such issues here...

I can even give you an elevated firing position so you can go full on Chris Kyle!