Saint posted:

Baz posted:

Saint posted:

Oooh what is that yew?

Fastigiata

Is that a filthy swear word - hmmm ?

Baz posted:

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

Baz posted:

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I never feel better than when I am elbow deep in farm yard manure, re-invigorating my borders with the sweet nectar that is organic fertilizer.! 

You live in a flat !

I just wander into random people's gardens and start fertilizing!

There is no answer to that ...the mind boggles 😂😂

bazzzyyyy

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Saint posted:

Oooh what is that yew?

Fastigiata

Get you with the Latin name 

Means, "Tall green spikey thing" - perfect

I agree with that lady, “gardening is good for you” 

Saint posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Saint posted:

Oooh what is that yew?

Fastigiata

Get you with the Latin name 

Means, "Tall green spikey thing" - perfect

 Irish yew is easier to pronounce

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Saint posted:

Oooh what is that yew?

Fastigiata

Get you with the Latin name 

My ex was a gardener ....and when I first moved up here I worked for a landscaper for a year or so ...in the office ...know nothing about gardening , but did pick up a few Latin words 

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Baz posted:

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

Baz posted:

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I never feel better than when I am elbow deep in farm yard manure, re-invigorating my borders with the sweet nectar that is organic fertilizer.! 

You live in a flat !

I just wander into random people's gardens and start fertilizing!

There is no answer to that ...the mind boggles 😂😂

bazzzyyyy

Gardening IS therapy 

I know this is not a popular view, but I do think that for all those unemployed people out there, spending a day or two a week, working in gardens, public spaces or green areas like forests, might give them a new sense of purpose and camaraderie. As well as new skills and friends. But also doing something useful and of benefit to wider society.

Baz posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Saint posted:

Oooh what is that yew?

Fastigiata

Get you with the Latin name 

My ex was a gardener ....and when I first moved up here I worked for a landscaper for a year or so ...in the office ...know nothing about gardening , but did pick up a few Latin words 

I remember you mentioned that before - you do very well to remember so many names.

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

I agree 

I have to admit going out and doing my version of pruning ....aka decimating ....does relax me 

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

yes definitely -I also find feeding and watching birds therapeutic as well and nature generally

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I know this is not a popular view, but I do think that for all those unemployed people out there, spending a day or two a week, working in gardens, public spaces or green areas like forests, might give them a new sense of purpose and camaraderie. As well as new skills and friends. But also doing something useful and of benefit to wider society.

 Completely agree with you

Baz posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Baz posted:

Saint posted:

Oooh what is that yew?

Fastigiata

Get you with the Latin name 

My ex was a gardener ....and when I first moved up here I worked for a landscaper for a year or so ...in the office ...know nothing about gardening , but did pick up a few Latin words 

Veni, vidi, vici  ????     

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I know this is not a popular view, but I do think that for all those unemployed people out there, spending a day or two a week, working in gardens, public spaces or green areas like forests, might give them a new sense of purpose and camaraderie. As well as new skills and friends. But also doing something useful and of benefit to wider society.

I totally agree EC 

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I know this is not a popular view, but I do think that for all those unemployed people out there, spending a day or two a week, working in gardens, public spaces or green areas like forests, might give them a new sense of purpose and camaraderie. As well as new skills and friends. But also doing something useful and of benefit to wider society.

I can see a move towards local councils giving up their responsibility for parks and gardens … and charities taking up the task with volunteers

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

yes definitely -I also find feeding and watching birds therapeutic as well and nature generally

I do too, Ros.
And beautiful scenery makes me feel calm and relaxed.

Yogi19 posted:

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I know this is not a popular view, but I do think that for all those unemployed people out there, spending a day or two a week, working in gardens, public spaces or green areas like forests, might give them a new sense of purpose and camaraderie. As well as new skills and friends. But also doing something useful and of benefit to wider society.

 Completely agree with you

agree - because it would be good for self esteem  and well being

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

yes definitely -I also find feeding and watching birds therapeutic as well and nature generally

Ditto Ros ....I also wish I lived nearer the park we all went to when you were over ....I know I’d find that relaxing and good exercise 

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

yes definitely -I also find feeding and watching birds therapeutic as well and nature generally

Yes, I enjoy watching the sparrows in the town centre that compete with the pigeons for scraps of food. But they are so funny, because they come within 60 cms of you and just look at you as if to say "give me something will ya" 

Baz posted:

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

yes definitely -I also find feeding and watching birds therapeutic as well and nature generally

Ditto Ros ....I also wish I lived nearer the park we all went to when you were over ....I know I’d find that relaxing and good exercise 

aww yes it is a lovely park bazzy

Bless him, he was diagnosed with Parkinsons at a relatively young age.

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

yes definitely -I also find feeding and watching birds therapeutic as well and nature generally

Yes, I enjoy watching the sparrows in the town centre that compete with the pigeons for scraps of food. But they are so funny, because they come within 60 cms of you and just look at you as if to say "give me something will ya" 

awwww

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I know this is not a popular view, but I do think that for all those unemployed people out there, spending a day or two a week, working in gardens, public spaces or green areas like forests, might give them a new sense of purpose and camaraderie. As well as new skills and friends. But also doing something useful and of benefit to wider society.

 Completely agree with you

agree - because it would be good for self esteem  and well being

And get them into / keep them in a work routine 

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Saint posted:

Gardening IS therapy 

yes definitely -I also find feeding and watching birds therapeutic as well and nature generally

Yes, I enjoy watching the sparrows in the town centre that compete with the pigeons for scraps of food. But they are so funny, because they come within 60 cms of you and just look at you as if to say "give me something will ya" 

Parkinson's  - one of the illnesses that really saddens me

Baz posted:

Rocking Ros Rose posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:

 

I know this is not a popular view, but I do think that for all those unemployed people out there, spending a day or two a week, working in gardens, public spaces or green areas like forests, might give them a new sense of purpose and camaraderie. As well as new skills and friends. But also doing something useful and of benefit to wider society.

 Completely agree with you

agree - because it would be good for self esteem  and well being

And get them into / keep them in a work routine 

yes true

Yogi19 posted:

Bless him, he was diagnosed with Parkinsons at a relatively young age.

Yes 

Saint posted:

Parkinson's  - one of the illnesses that really saddens me

yes

Baz posted:

Yogi19 posted:

Bless him, he was diagnosed with Parkinsons at a relatively young age.

Yes 

aww yes very young

Bless him

If I had the money I would love to set up something like this

And name it after my Dad - that would be lovely 

Great to see the kids involved 

Saint posted:

If I had the money I would love to set up something like this

 

And name it after my Dad - that would be lovely 

 That’s a lovely idea

He’s really kept his sense of humour 

Saint posted:

If I had the money I would love to set up something like this

 

And name it after my Dad - that would be lovely 

Awwww that would be lovely Renton 

Baz posted:

He’s really kept his sense of humour 

Good to see 

Yogi19 posted:

Great to see the kids involved 

Yes