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CLKD

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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2017, 08:53:08 PM »

Yep  ;D. - let us know how you get on  ;)

....... invent a cruise ship that won't make me sea-sick  ;D : talking of which ...........
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dahliagirl

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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2017, 03:49:12 PM »

Make sure you get a small flowery one like Hidcote.

I kept buying one called Vera, and she was a bit big - even in the garden.  :-\
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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2017, 06:06:14 PM »

All lavenders flower - I will keep an eye out for 'Vera' ........ I think that they flower throughout the Summer depending on which variety.
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dahliagirl

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« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2017, 03:46:57 PM »

Some flower more than others  ;) I have had some that are a bit sparse.  Hidcote is a good one, and I think Munstead.  Most of mine are a variation of these (they seed themselves in the gravel paths  :) and I dig them up and keep them for when the others flake out).

Vera was about 3 ft tall and over 4 ft wide, if not more.  I didn't read the label and had no idea lavenders could get so big!
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CLKD

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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2017, 03:55:59 PM »

I haven't had any success with self seeding of lavenders  :-\.
Our rosemary plant grew and grew and  :o

....... someone invent a self cleaning oven that really does, self clean  >:(
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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2017, 04:08:48 PM »

If you shake the dead flower heads over a seed tray with a little compost mixed with sand and a cover of grit, then put them somewhere safe - I left mine outside the greenhouse for a few months  ::).  They do not like to get too wet - just slightly damp is plenty, so in the greenhouse if you do not live in the arid wastes of east Anglia.

I used to have a self cleaning gas oven but had to clean the glass door.  My latest fancy self-cleaning one is far from it  :steamed: and I really hate cleaning ovens.  In fact to get the door properly clean it needs dismantling  :angryfire:

My grandma used to smear the inside of hers with a paste of bicarb and water after she cleaned it.  It looks awful, but the brown stuff just wipes off next time you clean it.  I do that too, but I still can't summon up the will to clean it.
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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2017, 09:45:04 AM »

Summer slippers.

I don't really want to wear my heavy winter slippers during the summer.  I search every year for footwear that is light, comfortable and I can wear indoors and in the garden.  Have tried those ballet type ones but as I have a very high instep they don't really work.

Any ideas??
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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #22 on: February 16, 2017, 10:18:36 AM »

flip flops?
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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #23 on: February 16, 2017, 12:51:30 PM »

Crocs?
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breeze

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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #24 on: February 16, 2017, 04:52:21 PM »

Oooo no.  I'd break my neck in flip-flops and crocs are just hideous.

I'm just too hard too please ::)
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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #25 on: February 16, 2017, 07:06:54 PM »

I use my slippers all year round, I have 3 pairs for gardening  ::) ........ last 2 pairs were from Tesco
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Re: Why doesn't somebody invent.......
« Reply #26 on: February 16, 2017, 10:28:59 PM »

Canvas shoes? They're lightweight with proper soles so you can go outside. Plenty available cheaply in most shoe shops. I've seen some lovely floral ones.

Ariadne xx
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