This page is for quick reminders and urgent notes.
If any one would like to help and add reminders or notes to this page? Please send your info to Julie at samold@sky.com Thank you.
Don’t forget earwig season is nearly on us, so keep you eyes pealed.
Second on a more serious note… white Rust, to those of you out there who have not seen it yet, there does seem to be two strains of it, one as you know is the big chicken pox type, the second one is harder to spot, it’s a lot smaller, and appears to be more vigorous, where with the rust we all know, you can see one or two big spots on your leaf, this one can be a lot more, but very small, it progresses the same as the normal white rust, just a lot more of it and smaller.
It would be nice to have some feed back on this one? So if you’ve had it? Seen it? Or have any idea what type of rust this is please contact me.
Julie.
If any one would like to help and add reminders or notes to this page? Please send your info to Julie at samold@sky.com Thank you.
Don’t forget earwig season is nearly on us, so keep you eyes pealed.
Second on a more serious note… white Rust, to those of you out there who have not seen it yet, there does seem to be two strains of it, one as you know is the big chicken pox type, the second one is harder to spot, it’s a lot smaller, and appears to be more vigorous, where with the rust we all know, you can see one or two big spots on your leaf, this one can be a lot more, but very small, it progresses the same as the normal white rust, just a lot more of it and smaller.
It would be nice to have some feed back on this one? So if you’ve had it? Seen it? Or have any idea what type of rust this is please contact me.
Julie.
Show Tips
Well a new season is nearly upon us, but before we hit that, we have the best part of the year for me… Show time… this is where all the hard work pays of (fingers crossed).
So here are some helpful tips you might find useful.
Don’t forget just before you cut your bloom, if its one you’re over the moon with, mark the said stool up, for your stock for next year.
Next thing to have ready as you cut the bloom is some aired water to place them in until you can cut to size and boil the bottom 2” to 3”inch of the stem,(stems are boiled for 3 to 12 seconds dependent on the variety) this disperses the air lock that formed as you cut the bloom, store your babies in a light, airy room but away from direct sunlight. it’s a good idea to prepare your water vessels the day before you plan to transport your blooms, this gives the water chance to warm up ( a drop of Milton will help stop any botrytis spores entering the stem of the boom).
Now to cutting your bloom, if you cut the stem on a scunt (angle) then the blooms stem can suck up water freely.
Now to things you will need to help you stage your prized possessions,
So here are some helpful tips you might find useful.
Don’t forget just before you cut your bloom, if its one you’re over the moon with, mark the said stool up, for your stock for next year.
Next thing to have ready as you cut the bloom is some aired water to place them in until you can cut to size and boil the bottom 2” to 3”inch of the stem,(stems are boiled for 3 to 12 seconds dependent on the variety) this disperses the air lock that formed as you cut the bloom, store your babies in a light, airy room but away from direct sunlight. it’s a good idea to prepare your water vessels the day before you plan to transport your blooms, this gives the water chance to warm up ( a drop of Milton will help stop any botrytis spores entering the stem of the boom).
Now to cutting your bloom, if you cut the stem on a scunt (angle) then the blooms stem can suck up water freely.
Now to things you will need to help you stage your prized possessions,
Dressing tools, scissors, cotton buds, paint brushes, tweezers, penny canes, twist its, pens + pencils + marking pen, scrap paper (you are bound to meet some one and want their address or phone number), vases (depending on which show you attend), secateurs, tape measure, paper or moss, show schedule, a measuring stick inserted into a wooden block makes life so easy when measuring the stems of your blooms when vasing.
I know this sounds daft but don’t forget to organise a vehicle! If you don’t have one yourself, and a driver.
Food and drink, and a good gang of mates to help you, and before you ask NO ya carnt nick mine… ha ha ha .
All the best.
12/8/09
I know this sounds daft but don’t forget to organise a vehicle! If you don’t have one yourself, and a driver.
Food and drink, and a good gang of mates to help you, and before you ask NO ya carnt nick mine… ha ha ha .
All the best.
12/8/09
Herbie McCauley.
First Year Release. 2009.
This vase of Herbie McCauley won on its first outing at Banbridge show, winning best vase in classes 1-45 on the 2/9/09. Well done Herbie
