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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks Jett - yes to both your points!! 😀

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 11h

Back home to be greeted by the first signs of autumn. Blissful mid 20's temperature sinking by 10C.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One of quite a few autumn crocuses, Colchicum aurumnalis, I saw growing in the Jura🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A delightful little Gentian I saw in the Jura. Gentianella germanica 🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I guess we’re all different! I like a protracted summer!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The weather’s been amazing here in Switzerland.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The breathtaking view of the Alps from the Jura is more enthralling to some than others.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thanks Jett. We’re off to Switzerland for a 10 day break so I’ll be posting intermittently. Hope all goes well for you!🤞😘

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Stanwell Perpetual does flower perpetually!🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Good morning my dear Jett. Yes, so do I. I took this pic as I stopped and enjoyed as I passed the bush just now!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

'Teasing Georgia' is another star. I know it has problem and nurseryman David Austin has discontinued it, I'll happy enjoy it bloom.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Great - just make sure you’ve enough emery to cross the finishing line🤣

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Good morning Jett careful you don’t overdo do it!🫣😘

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Kathleen Harrap welcomes welcomes us at the back door.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thanks, Jett. I need something bright on a crap day like this!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This delightful roses flowers over a long period - bought as a low climber but it does prefer a more bushing habit.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I can't answer that question but feel it must be becoming a challenge as autumn progresses. I did see one or two struggling across the flower in a half drunken or incapable way.

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

These bumblebees look pretty sleepy at the end of the day - just hope they've the energy to get home!🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yes the earlier flowering was so brief because of the heat. But everything’s taken on a new lease of life now. No much how much we water, we’re helping plants to survive, they need rain to thrive.

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thanks Jett - I love it!!! Have a great day!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yes I'm always struck by this. You need to be careful you aren't tripped by the roots of an ancient Ash has over the year and a Poplar's roots have become hazardous for the lawn mower.s

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

And I feel the white south-facing wall of the house makes a good backdrop!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I use it as the main ingredient in home made compost mixes, with the other ingredients depending on the seed or seedling involved. Also some pots.

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Guinée treats us to a gorgeous second flush.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Bagging up this compost to use in my compost mixes next spring. I’m using a mini New Zealand box made with recycled plastic boards which my firm used in a home composting demo reader up in conjunction with Scottish Borders Council.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Good morning Jett, what can be more satisfying than breaking records? Well done, look forward to hearing your next triumph - all power to your hard, well trained muscles!!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Nothing is more calming than green blending with gently flowing water.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Hi Jett, yes I love it at this early stage when it has such a gorgeous shade. Cheers!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I'm giving a shout out for the roses that are still brightening up my garden. 'Golden Gate' is one!🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thanks - you too Jett! Yes, we’re very lucky having quite a large ‘wild area’ to walk and relax in.

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A stroll round the garden -whenever, whatever the season - 🌱is always so relaxing and calming. You forget yourself!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Processing tomato crop from the polythene. After rendering down tomatoes in oil, salt and pepper, I mouli the liquid and bottle for the freezer. There's always enough for soups, stews etc to last till the next harvest.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yes. Our apples are coming too early and lack their expected flavour. As they start falling and are eaten by a variety of animals and birds. As we're going away in 10 days some will have to be picked if we're to get any crop at all.

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

They become dry and stringy, so as you say, you need to pick young. I often do this as they are tastier and I can hardly keep up with pod production anyway!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Very much so Gordon. Fresh plantings are struggling, many shrubs and trees are casting stems to conserve water and energy, some seeds are too hot to germinate….

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Very much so and normally tasty apples are often near tasteless.

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Apple pressing again. I’ve noticed the apples are less juicy than usual, probably because of the long dry spell. Other crops like runner beans are much ‘drier’. Has anyone else noticed this? It’s been a funny year for crops.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Fair enough - I got the wrong impression of where you were heading. I thought you were suggesting my followers would leave in droves if I rabbited on about the Saltire. Total misunderstanding!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

As a proud Scot, I was delighted to come across a pebble on a beach with my country's flag, the Saltire, etched on it.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Thanks, yes many more than three’

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's fun making the frame from poles I can cut as required, but it's pretty laborious as you can imagine, so I use the structure for a couple of years. With a goodly supply of coppice here, I enjoy making this kind of thing!

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This tasty little pepper, 'Snack Bite' has been joined by its cucumber neighbour.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Thanks Jett you too! Hope you have a great ride today🤞

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We came back home to a jungle of runners, but since we refuse to contaminate the palate with huge stringy pods, it's much better to let them fully grow and pod them for the freezer. Delicious. OK you get fewer pods but we've too many anyway.🌱

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Dave Allan @boddave.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s certainly been hot on the tunnel, too hot for toms acc to books. I Just lay green ones on trays in the tunnel and find it works

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