tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post6072822464810865583..comments2024-02-14T12:40:57.415+00:00Comments on A New Life in Wales: One down, two still flyingPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-43539384539951363962017-05-14T20:29:48.086+01:002017-05-14T20:29:48.086+01:00As long as the transplanted tree is looked after i...As long as the transplanted tree is looked after it should be fine, the most important thing is to keep it watered.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-65739347258847833692017-05-14T20:28:22.666+01:002017-05-14T20:28:22.666+01:00I will be casting it on later and taking it with m...I will be casting it on later and taking it with me tomorrow, if it doesn't match I will not be happy as the yarn was not cheap.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-77809076512027177162017-05-14T20:27:13.012+01:002017-05-14T20:27:13.012+01:00It was quiet, just three of us but we did lots of ...It was quiet, just three of us but we did lots of nattering and a fair bit of knitting, I will be there tomorrow.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-33930711408626088432017-05-14T20:26:26.572+01:002017-05-14T20:26:26.572+01:00I haven't yet but will soon.I haven't yet but will soon.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-51912078262615806302017-05-14T20:26:00.661+01:002017-05-14T20:26:00.661+01:00I have lemon tree in the greenhouse, it did well l...I have lemon tree in the greenhouse, it did well last year but is having a rest this year so far.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-67452144829003546822017-05-14T20:24:44.077+01:002017-05-14T20:24:44.077+01:00I would normally do that but this tree came in a d...I would normally do that but this tree came in a decent pot and is very sturdy so a few fruit will not harm it.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-20716410318278967502017-05-14T19:20:34.857+01:002017-05-14T19:20:34.857+01:00Oops, just found out it is The Tigerlily Trust.
Oops, just found out it is The Tigerlily Trust.<br />Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465050441931715127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-87613053167888591992017-05-12T18:13:39.871+01:002017-05-12T18:13:39.871+01:00Very pretty yarn!
I have years ago heard of remov...Very pretty yarn!<br /><br />I have years ago heard of removing the apples, but had forgotten that.<br />We have a young tree, maybe four years my husband grafted. We want to move it to our son's house. His old tree blooms but never bears since the other one died.<br />We're hoping this new one will pollinate it, if it survives the transplanting from our house to his. I will watch for the blooms now, thank you!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-48310201352615810172017-05-12T15:20:02.189+01:002017-05-12T15:20:02.189+01:00Your sock yarn is a great idea. I'd love to kn...Your sock yarn is a great idea. I'd love to know if your second sock turns out exactly the same. It is something I struggle with.<br />I could do with some magic in this house today. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-71620861636736014802017-05-11T23:58:07.712+01:002017-05-11T23:58:07.712+01:00Just wondering how your Monday knit and natter wen...Just wondering how your Monday knit and natter went?Pippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829915215513832220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-71460721737595700892017-05-11T23:19:07.476+01:002017-05-11T23:19:07.476+01:00Have you been to Suzannes blog-http://lifeatnumber...Have you been to Suzannes blog-http://lifeatnumber38.blogspot.ca/<br />She is constantly making things for angel babies, even little cribs, she is very talented. Love the new socks, especially the colours.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465050441931715127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-32064486730641976482017-05-11T21:52:41.601+01:002017-05-11T21:52:41.601+01:00I do that with my Meyer Lemon tree. This year it h...I do that with my Meyer Lemon tree. This year it had tons of blossoms, but many were lost to our unseasonable wind storms. The way this house is built it gets plenty of west sun but it's cut up into such awkward rooms that I can't bring any plants in to start. <br />I love the plaid that you've laid the socks on, I have a scarf like that I throw around me when it gets cold in my office. Keeps my neck warm. amulbunny's random thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621932038345682056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-57564165113761695132017-05-11T21:24:55.012+01:002017-05-11T21:24:55.012+01:00I am stripping the blossom off new planted trees s...I am stripping the blossom off new planted trees so they can build up a better root system, thanks for showing the wool :-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-43621367932211169282017-05-11T16:16:46.900+01:002017-05-11T16:16:46.900+01:00I will take off the smaller fruit on all my trees,...I will take off the smaller fruit on all my trees, that way I will get bigger apples but less of them. When I had my orchard of standard trees I didn't bother. I would have had to climb up and down for a month to get them all. I can knit a pair in 4 days if I have to but just like to pootle along and enjoy them. Francesca,s are the quickest as she has dinky feet. As a small child I would knit for my dolls and make sweaters with raglan sleeves, no pattern just by looking and measuring as i went. I did the same for myself once I was around the 9/10 mark and they all fitted well. I wouldn't even think of attempting that now. so no shame at all.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-72957561579148848222017-05-11T15:08:18.782+01:002017-05-11T15:08:18.782+01:00Ahhhh, understand now about the apples - thanks!Ahhhh, understand now about the apples - thanks!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-83006236412355572352017-05-11T13:38:02.537+01:002017-05-11T13:38:02.537+01:00Oh gosh, I really DO let my apples grow feral as I...Oh gosh, I really DO let my apples grow feral as I have never plucked off the smaller (or is it bigger?) fruit to allow it to grow on. I just accept what is coming to me (allowing for bird losses of course) and give lots of apples to friends and neighbours, as well as using what I can over the winter.<br /><br />How long does it take you to knit a pair of socks now? All these different ways of turning heels . . . I have a lot of learning to do (and re-learning, shame on me!)Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-39043413516915982052017-05-11T13:34:53.815+01:002017-05-11T13:34:53.815+01:00I might be wrong but I think Pam means to remove a...I might be wrong but I think Pam means to remove all the set apples after the June drop but leave one apple on each branch to allow it to grow to full size. That way she gets to taste the apples but doesn't overburden a young tree. We have a cordon Cox and we had to be very patient for a few years to allow the tree to become strong. This year looks like a bumper one. Hurray. Jenny Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174438668766147257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-16851602850234796052017-05-11T13:31:56.614+01:002017-05-11T13:31:56.614+01:00I didn't explain the apple thing properly, aft...I didn't explain the apple thing properly, after the June Drop I will only allow 1 fruit per cluster to grow and ripen. This will leave the tree with strength to grow sturdier and build up reserves to make for a good crop the following year. Do try the pattern, I use that heel with other sock patterns now, the SO swears that it is the most comfortable to wear of all the patterns that I have used.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-89815488191843536012017-05-11T13:28:40.966+01:002017-05-11T13:28:40.966+01:00Some of it produces intricate patterns, that amaze...Some of it produces intricate patterns, that amazes me as we all have different tension and stitch count.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-43863484862204979362017-05-11T11:08:34.275+01:002017-05-11T11:08:34.275+01:00A bit of magic is always nice! I've never hea...A bit of magic is always nice! I've never heard of leaving fruit on a tree...hmmmm....am going to have to read up on this. I'm tempted to try that yarn. And, I have the Vanilla pattern - will have to give it a go.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-15451520026506650572017-05-11T11:03:11.325+01:002017-05-11T11:03:11.325+01:00This wool that knits up into stripes just amazes m...This wool that knits up into stripes just amazes me. I think it is so clever.<br />Love the blue/grey colourway-x-Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528336306775217982noreply@blogger.com