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Early autumn
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that things seem to be galloping
into flower, going over and almost getting ready for autumn? With a few things it feels almost like a 'blink and you'll miss it' flowering period! I remember that when we were discussing the cold spring, someone said they thought this might happen. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
Early autumn
"Sacha" wrote
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that things seem to be galloping into flower, going over and almost getting ready for autumn? With a few things it feels almost like a 'blink and you'll miss it' flowering period! I remember that when we were discussing the cold spring, someone said they thought this might happen. Certainly some of our maincrop potatoes are looking like they are going over which is a month early at least. Very strange considering they have been well watered and other maincrops appear to be still growing well, lush green. Our Kestrels also went over some weeks ago which is not usual. And it's not Blight before you all mention it. -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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On 2013-08-05 20:30:13 +0100, kay said:
Sacha;989226 Wrote: Is it just me or does anyone else feel that things seem to be galloping into flower, going over and almost getting ready for autumn? With a few things it feels almost like a 'blink and you'll miss it' flowering period! I remember that when we were discussing the cold spring, someone said they thought this might happen. My Cyclamen hederifolium are flowering. It's officially autumn. Oh heavens! That IS serious! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 22:56:53 +0100, Sacha wrote:
My Cyclamen hederifolium are flowering. It's officially autumn. Oh heavens! That IS serious! 10.3 C outside ATM, might get below 10 C later. If so that will be the first time since July 2nd. I'm half expecting the heating to kick in during the evening but it hasn't yet, last time the heating came on was at 1600 (when the set point changes from 18.5 to 20 C) on July 5th for a whole 23 minutes... -- Cheers Dave. |
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On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 15:11:35 +0100, Sacha wrote:
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that things seem to be galloping into flower, going over and almost getting ready for autumn? With a few things it feels almost like a 'blink and you'll miss it' flowering period! I remember that when we were discussing the cold spring, someone said they thought this might happen. My japanese anemones have been in flower for a few weeks. I don't ever remember them flowering in July before. Once they flower I usually think that summer is on the way out! Pam in Bristol |
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On Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:40:05 +0100, Pam Moore wrote:
My japanese anemones have been in flower for a few weeks. I don't ever remember them flowering in July before. Once they flower I usually think that summer is on the way out! Flowering here too now. The weeks of intense heat, coupled with high winds and hail, have given everything a ragged, autumnal look. Not to mention we had a vicious thunder storm while away -- lost contents of fridge and big freezer, phones still out over a week later -- and there's lots of wood down including an elm lost. Certainly adds to the dishevelled look! Been hard work with the chainsaw, too, when there's lots of weeding that really needs catching up with. -E -- Gardening in Lower Normandy |
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On 2013-08-06 08:41:54 +0100, Martin said:
On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 22:56:53 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 2013-08-05 20:30:13 +0100, kay said: Sacha;989226 Wrote: Is it just me or does anyone else feel that things seem to be galloping into flower, going over and almost getting ready for autumn? With a few things it feels almost like a 'blink and you'll miss it' flowering period! I remember that when we were discussing the cold spring, someone said they thought this might happen. My Cyclamen hederifolium are flowering. It's officially autumn. Oh heavens! That IS serious! It definitely has an autumn feel this morning, after a big thunderstorm last night terminated the heat wave. Same here - and the air has that scent to it, too. Oh dear, it IS too early! Some of the family are off to Cornwall today and the sun is out with some white fluffy clouds, so I do hope it stays sunny for them. The excitement is way ott! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
Early autumn
On 2013-08-06 08:40:05 +0100, Pam Moore said:
On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 15:11:35 +0100, Sacha wrote: Is it just me or does anyone else feel that things seem to be galloping into flower, going over and almost getting ready for autumn? With a few things it feels almost like a 'blink and you'll miss it' flowering period! I remember that when we were discussing the cold spring, someone said they thought this might happen. My japanese anemones have been in flower for a few weeks. I don't ever remember them flowering in July before. Once they flower I usually think that summer is on the way out! Pam in Bristol !! That's just what I said to Ray yesterday. Ours started flowering a few days ago and I always associate them with autumn starting. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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On 6 Aug 2013 07:57:41 GMT, Emery Davis wrote:
Not to mention we had a vicious thunder storm while away -- lost contents of fridge and big freezer, ... How long was te power off, fridges aren't particulary critical for 24 hrs provided you open it as little as possible. Freezers should manage 12 hours or longer, again don't open it. Unless you *really* have, think ahead when the power goes can help. In the case of the fridge take a bottle of milk out and wrap it in a wet tea towel. ... phones still out over a week later ... France Telecom not the fastest then. ... -- and there's lots of wood down including an elm lost. Nice bit of fire wood for next winter. B-) Overnight min 7.1 C, unless the room warms up a bit the heating will come on this evening. Sunny intervals so it probably will just get warm enough to keep the heating off, plenty of warmth in the sun so 20 C outside. -- Cheers Dave. |
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"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message ill.co.uk... How long was te power off, fridges aren't particulary critical for 24 hrs provided you open it as little as possible. Freezers should manage 12 hours or longer, again don't open it. Unless you *really* have, think ahead when the power goes can help. In the case of the fridge take a bottle of milk out and wrap it in a wet tea towel. Yup - freezers (and fridges) are the main worry in my power cut scenario. Especially when they mainly contain home- made produce on which hours of time investment has been expended. Golden rule must be not to open the door of either until the power is restored. (not getting out bottles of milk etc - lol) In the case of the freezer, best left for a day - door unopened after the power is back. Two other tips - try to keep the freezer as full as possible even if that involves storing frozen water in addition to edible stuff. Secondly, keep a plastic milk bottle half full of frozen water in the freezer, only store it on its side once frozen. You will then be re-assured when you return from a holiday or other long absence when you see the vertical edge of the water therein on your return. Pete |
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On 06/08/13 11:14, Peter & Jeanne wrote:
Try to keep the freezer as full as possible even if that involves storing frozen water in addition to edible stuff. Yes indeed. Also consider putting blankets over the freezer to act as thermal insulation. But don't, of course, cover the hot radiator! Secondly, keep a plastic milk bottle half full of frozen water in the freezer, only store it on its side once frozen. You will then be re-assured when you return from a holiday or other long absence when you see the vertical edge of the water therein on your return. Nice trick! |
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On 06/08/2013 11:58, Martin wrote:
I'd guess that a good freezer has enough insulation to make that unnecessary. think you only need to cover freezer in the event of a power cut otherwise won't you be keeping in the heat from the motor? -- Janet T. Amersham |
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On 06/08/13 11:58, Martin wrote:
On Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:27:18 +0100, Tom Gardner wrote: On 06/08/13 11:14, Peter & Jeanne wrote: Try to keep the freezer as full as possible even if that involves storing frozen water in addition to edible stuff. Yes indeed. Also consider putting blankets over the freezer to act as thermal insulation. But don't, of course, cover the hot radiator! I'd guess that a good freezer has enough insulation to make that unnecessary. In a power cut, every little extra might make a difference! By comparison, my hot water cylinder is insulated by foam, but I was pleasantly surprised how much difference an extra insulating jacket made (even though I only heat water to 42/44C) |
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