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Ian Y

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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #165 on: October 26, 2016, 11:18:58 AM »
Crocus flowers in the bulb house are the main topic in this week's Bulb Log.


http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2016Oct261477476961BULB_LOG_4316.pdf
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #166 on: November 02, 2016, 11:06:27 AM »
The bright colours of autumn are once more the main topic in this week's Bulb Log.


http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2016Nov021478084298BULB_LOG_4416.pdf
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #167 on: November 02, 2016, 05:58:42 PM »
Hi Ian

Wonderful to see these autumn colours - not an event we have here.

The fungus is a Mycena, collectively called "The Bonnets", a large and often difficult group. This reminds me of Mycena polygramma and, if so, it should have a lined (striated) stipe.
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #168 on: November 02, 2016, 06:39:15 PM »
Thanks Chris,
 I will check them tomorrow see if they have the stripe.
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #169 on: November 03, 2016, 11:18:13 AM »
Fabulous photos in your latest bulb log Ian, I really enjoyed them. Nice restrained use of flash for filling in shadows; did you play around with the flash power until you were happy with the result? It's lovely to see the autumn colour 180 degrees out of since with our seasons.
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #170 on: November 03, 2016, 05:54:49 PM »
Thanks Jamus, I just used a small flash on an automatic setting but I did set the shutter and aperture manually so as not to have too much flash effect.
Like wise I am enjoying the pictures of Spring from your side of the planet.
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #171 on: November 09, 2016, 11:23:03 AM »
Bulb Log 4516 is now online with more Crocus flowers and why all the fallen leaves are valuable.

http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2016Nov091478690411BULB_LOG_4516.pdf
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #172 on: November 16, 2016, 01:16:52 PM »
This weeks Bulb Log is in reflective mode as I look back through 40 years of our gardens evolution and how I view it as an other medium for me to express my art.


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« Reply #173 on: November 16, 2016, 09:05:32 PM »
The spaniel nestled between your legs, Ian is the spitting image of Zoe!

Fantastic to see the evolution of the garden over the years.
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #174 on: November 17, 2016, 05:38:23 AM »
Ian,

I enjoyed seeing your past garden incarnations! Very  8)  I have to admit that I liked the vegetable garden in the background. I guess I am one of those strange persons that sees beauty in a well tended vegetable garden.

...and certainly your garden has evolved into an art masterpiece. You certainly are a master of the art of gardening and your work is an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for all your years of effort and sharing your experiences and techniques with all of us.
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #175 on: November 17, 2016, 08:25:34 AM »
Ian, fascinating to see how your garden has evolved and improved over the years. When did the serious bulb growing begin?

I agree with you 100% on grass which so far as I am concerned is a right royal pain to maintain, and also seeds everywhere if given the chance. Also on the use of height in troughs and the rockery which gives much more visual impact and in my view is also better for growing alpines.

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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #176 on: November 17, 2016, 10:47:01 AM »
The spaniel nestled between your legs, Ian is the spitting image of Zoe!

Fantastic to see the evolution of the garden over the years.

Matt when we first met Zoe we thought that too she looks very like Sam.

Ian,

I enjoyed seeing your past garden incarnations! Very  8)  I have to admit that I liked the vegetable garden in the background. I guess I am one of those strange persons that sees beauty in a well tended vegetable garden.

...and certainly your garden has evolved into an art masterpiece. You certainly are a master of the art of gardening and your work is an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for all your years of effort and sharing your experiences and techniques with all of us.

Robert, if I had unlimited space, time and energy I would still grow fruit and veg but not in the way we used to do. I would not grow my fruit and veg in regimented rows any more but mixed in among the other plants so they would form part of the decorative garden as well as the edible side.

Ian, fascinating to see how your garden has evolved and improved over the years. When did the serious bulb growing begin?

I agree with you 100% on grass which so far as I am concerned is a right royal pain to maintain, and also seeds everywhere if given the chance. Also on the use of height in troughs and the rockery which gives much more visual impact and in my view is also better for growing alpines.

Best, Tristan

Tristan we were seriously addicted  to bulb growing around 1985.

Also with unlimited space, time, energy and money I would use grass  - first I would form the ground into a landscape of  lumps bumps and shapes all grassed over some areas would be kept short other areas would be left and managed meadow style. There are examples of this around which I greatly admire as land art.
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« Reply #177 on: November 17, 2016, 12:11:40 PM »
Ian thank you for putting together that story of the evolution of your garden. Beautiful and inspirational.
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #178 on: November 20, 2016, 09:38:49 AM »
I always like reading your bulb log, and get inspiration and learn something every time, though I don't write and thank very often.
It was interesting to see how your garden has evolved! :)
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Re: Latest Bulb Log 2016
« Reply #179 on: November 23, 2016, 01:31:28 PM »
It's Wednesday - must be time for Ian Young's Bulb Log . here's  the link  for  #47  http://www.srgc.org.uk/…/2016Nov221479825303BULB_LOG_4716.pdf

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