The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

It’s a bit early for an Acer to go to it’s Autumn tint I did have a problem with my Acers losing the leaves but this was due to being exposed to drying winds Moved them to more sheltered spot .Now they keep the leaves till mid October

Our Acer is very happy where it is and gives a brilliant show.
However the leaves have turned dull green/brown colour. Looks healthy but lost its vibrant colour.
TBH I cant recall its normal cycle.

 

[Dirk]

Back home now and it's raining.
Veggies seen to have taken over in the garden whilst we were away. Just cropped 5lb of runner beans and about 2 lbs of broccoli.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

It’s a bit early for an Acer to go to it’s Autumn tint

Not here it isn’t

 

[pawl]

Our Acer is very happy where it is and gives a brilliant show.
However the leaves have turned dull green/brown colour. Looks healthy but lost its vibrant colour.
TBH I cant recall its normal cycle.

I have a green leaved Acer which does not seem to mind its position which is good job as it stands 10ft tall in a large tub The Acer Palmatum which has a deep red bronze leaves if subject to hot sun or a drying wind the leaves become desiccated.Mine are in dappled shade and have not had this problem.It may need a dose of high potash liquid feed eg Tomato fertiliser. I have just looked again at the photograph and It does look a lot like my monstrosity. I feed this one with a mult purpose fertiliser such as Phostrogen.every two weeks that’s probably why mine is so big

It certainly looks healthy but has certainly taken on its autumn tint

 

[dickyknees]

Here’s how to solve your problem Just google plants that are tolerant of salt air No excuse now😇😇😇😇

Seaweed

We’ve got loads of seaweed outside the house but we only see it twice a day!

 

[gavroche]

Very boring day for me today. Did absolutely nothing ( apart from walking Molly of course), so I guess it will take me a while to go to sleep tonight! The weather was rubbish so hoping to have a ride tomorrow as forecast is good but my wife has other ideas. (Painting walls I believe).

 

[numbnuts]

I've just watched a film
"you know your going to look awfully stupid with a knife sticking out of your ass"

 

[classic33]

Not here it isn’t

You'll have summer at the same time as everyone else on this island, non of this "start yer own season" malarkey.

Changed yer top, I see.

 

[welsh dragon]

I watched the Green Mile this afternoon with Tom Hanks. Good film.

 

[Dirk]

I watched the Green Mile this afternoon with Tom Hanks. Good film.

One of the best.

 

[screenman]

I caught the biggest fish, also the smallest and lots in between and I still dislike fishing.

 

[classic33]

I caught the biggest fish, also the smallest and lots in between and I still dislike fishing.

Catch a cold?

 

[classic33]

One of the best.

Captain Phillips is another good one.

 

[GM]

I watched the Green Mile this afternoon with Tom Hanks. Good film.

One of my all time favorite films, must have seen it about 6 times.

 

[Mo1959]

One of my all time favorite films, must have seen it about 6 times.

Makes me cry every time.
I haven’t bothered with the telly. Listening to music for a change.