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Title: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 10:26:01 AM: Where on earth can I buy the sodding things online rather than Sarah Raven that costs a bloody fortune!
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Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 10:28:46 AM: At this time of the year????

Are you looking for plants to grow on or are you looking for cut flowers?
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Post by: Nick on May 17, 2007, 10:29:18 AM: Grow your own from SEEDS!

Nature's way
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Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 10:29:51 AM: Can't do seeds. Don't have enough space. I wanted plants or tubers or something.
Title: Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 10:31:28 AM: Quote from: Nick on May 17, 2007, 10:29:18 AM
Grow your own from SEEDS!

Nature's way

Dahlias grow from Tubers (like potatoes)
Chrysanths usually are grown from cutting. Growing from seeds takes at least two or three seasons and is very difficult.
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Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 10:32:26 AM: Hence the need for tubers and cuttings. ::)
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Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 10:50:03 AM: http://www.vanmeuwen.com/lookup/dahlia?er=googlevm;term=dahlias
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Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 10:53:52 AM: Those are a bit wishy washy. I wanted orange, red and purple really. redface:
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Post by: Barman on May 17, 2007, 11:16:31 AM: You want something with a purple head on it you say? eyes:
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Post by: Nick on May 17, 2007, 11:52:53 AM: SMITE
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Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 11:57:29 AM: And again!
Title: Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 12:46:28 PM: Fashion tends to dictate what is available each year. One of the best sources of the "Old Fashioned" colours is Woolworths. They, in their larger stores, usually have a selection of tubers for Dahlias. Failing that try your local Garden Centre.
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Post by: Darwins Selection on May 17, 2007, 12:51:33 PM: Quote from: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 12:46:28 PM
Fashion tends to dictate what is available each year. One of the best sources of the "Old Fashioned" colours is Woolworths. They, in their larger stores, usually have a selection of tubers for Dahlias. Failing that try your local Garden Centre.
Is your middle name Desmond by any chance? rubschin:
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Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 12:54:22 PM: Quote from: Darwins Selection on May 17, 2007, 12:51:33 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 12:46:28 PM
Fashion tends to dictate what is available each year. One of the best sources of the "Old Fashioned" colours is Woolworths. They, in their larger stores, usually have a selection of tubers for Dahlias. Failing that try your local Garden Centre.
Is your middle name Desmond by any chance? rubschin:

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NO!
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Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 01:04:16 PM: Will be off to Woolies and the garden centre at the weekend then. But that won't help me while away my working hours will it! cussing:
Title: Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
Post by: Nick on May 17, 2007, 01:27:55 PM: Wile? Odd word that
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Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 01:29:11 PM: redface:
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Post by: Nick on May 17, 2007, 01:30:13 PM: ## drumroll:

How is it spelt? We say it, but don't write it
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Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on May 17, 2007, 01:40:58 PM: http://www.bakker.co.uk/

not bad price wise either
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Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 01:45:14 PM: Quote from: grumpyoldsoldier on May 17, 2007, 01:40:58 PM
http://www.bakker.co.uk/

not bad price wise either

Those are perfect thank-you! I shall applaud you! happ096
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Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on May 17, 2007, 01:52:26 PM: Well thank you, that is most kind ;D
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Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2007, 02:19:35 PM: Quote from: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 01:04:16 PM
Will be off to Woolies and the garden centre at the weekend then. But that won't help me while away my working hours will it! cussing:

That's all we are to you "SNIFF" just a way of passing your time until something better comes along. tunble:
Take up knitting! whacky069
Title: Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
Post by: Bar Wench on May 17, 2007, 02:26:29 PM: I already do do knitting. But I can't very well do that at work whilst pretending to be productive now can I? ::)