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Post by Janglers on Aug 9, 2007 7:22:59 GMT
Yesterday saw me in my daughters garden, with grantyg Jessica 5. We were playing schools, and as I was engaged in a game of tag at playtime, I espied a bindweed which had climbed up a conifer. It had really taken hold and was flowering profusely.
As I started to pull it down, Jess cried out in alarm, "Nanny what are you doing? I like those beautiful, white flowers". What could I do, but leave it there.
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Post by rosieduck on Aug 9, 2007 7:35:12 GMT
I agree with your grantyg Janglers! Bindweed romps through my garden, it climbs all over the blackthorn bush that I hang the birdfeeder from. It's very good at pretending not to be there until it's too late, but I must admit I do like the flowers and I think the bees enjoy them too. So, I let it go until it gets too far out of control then I take out as much as I can.
happy days
Rose
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Post by territalks on Aug 9, 2007 7:40:02 GMT
 Hi Janglers Yes, what can you say to a remark like that! I do admit the flowers do look lovely but it is a real pain! I try to remove it before it gets to that stage. If I do miss some then I do wait for the flowers to die! Love TT xxxx
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Post by territalks on Aug 9, 2007 7:41:41 GMT
Hi Rose If you lived nearer to me I would get you to come and give me a hand!! To remove the dreaded weed! Love TT xxxx
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Post by lolliepop on Aug 9, 2007 17:14:49 GMT
we used to call the flowers 'granny pop out of bed' because if you pick the flower and squeeze it at the bottom it pops out of the pod.
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Post by Janglers on Aug 9, 2007 22:31:45 GMT
we used to call the flowers 'granny pop out of bed' because if you pick the flower and squeeze it at the bottom it pops out of the pod. That's exactly what I did with the ones I had pulled off! Do you remember we used to call dandelions, wet-the-beds? |
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Post by lolliepop on Aug 10, 2007 6:10:42 GMT
oh yes and of course the dandelion clocks, and daisey chains....oh so many beautiful flowers when you are young.
Oh and don't forget to hold a buttercup under your chin to see if you like butter.
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Post by revmichael on Aug 10, 2007 6:50:11 GMT
oh yes and of course the dandelion clocks, and daisey chains....oh so many beautiful flowers when you are young. Oh and don't forget to hold a buttercup under your chin to see if you like butter. Yes, as a child, Buttercups are fun but as an adult and a gardener you quickly find that they are - a creep. |
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Post by Tigger on Aug 10, 2007 8:10:17 GMT
we used to call the flowers 'granny pop out of bed' because if you pick the flower and squeeze it at the bottom it pops out of the pod. I remember as an ickle pickle Tiggerina doing the same thing - and thoroughly annoying Then Working Father of Tigger who wanted to rip out the whole lot!  |
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Post by territalks on Aug 10, 2007 10:48:55 GMT
Ah yes I remember it well!!!! Love TT xxxx
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