Scottish Rock Garden Club Forum

Bulbs => Ian Young's Bulb Log - Feedback Forum => Topic started by: Maggi Young on July 09, 2014, 01:45:13 PM

Title: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Maggi Young on July 09, 2014, 01:45:13 PM
Can you believe it? Ian Young 's 600th Bulb log is now loaded to the SRGC site - that's one every single  week since the first in January 2003.
I've offered a celebratory cake but fire regulations mean  that we couldn't light 600 candles, even if we'd been able to afford them.  ::) :P

Don't want to make too much fuss in case he asks for time off for good behaviour....... ;)

Congratulations Ian - I know exactly how much effort you've put in on this project and I know it is appreciated!



[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: ChrisB on July 09, 2014, 02:02:52 PM
 Bravo!  I'm sure I'm not alone in saying the Bulb Log is of great importance to me.  I use it to dip in and out constantly.  Thanks for all your help Ian! 
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: krisderaeymaeker on July 09, 2014, 03:24:43 PM
Bravo!  I'm sure I'm not alone in saying the Bulb Log is of great importance to me.  I use it to dip in and out constantly.  Thanks for all your help Ian!

Sure Chris , you're not alone .....

So  congratulations to Ian and above all many thanks for his hard work ! I have great respect for what Ian has done al those 600 Bulb logs . And I keep enjoy it every time because every time I learn something new. 
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Susan on July 09, 2014, 08:55:40 PM
Congratulations, Ian and many, many thanks for all your work.  I use it all the time and have now downloaded it onto my Tablet so I can take it into the garden to identify things.

Looking forward to the next 600.  Maybe you can have a cake for the 1000th!

Susan
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: annew on July 09, 2014, 09:19:54 PM
Congrats and thank you 600 times!
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Leena on July 10, 2014, 05:27:24 AM
Bravo!  I'm sure I'm not alone in saying the Bulb Log is of great importance to me.  I use it to dip in and out constantly.

Me, too. The Bulb log has been a great inspiration and source of information for me. Thank you! :)
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: WimB on July 10, 2014, 07:01:40 AM
Ian, congratulations for your 600th  ;) I have enjoyed and still am enjoying each and every log....it is a masterpiece!
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Yann on July 10, 2014, 09:03:11 AM
Fantastic work Ian, it's always a pleasure to read your logs. A masterpiece with usefull tips and great discoveries. In one word, thank you!
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Mavers on July 10, 2014, 09:38:56 AM
Well done Ian I love your bulb log.

The information gleaned from it is unavailable elsewhere.

Very inspiring.

Mike
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: johnralphcarpenter on July 10, 2014, 11:01:13 AM
I agree with all the previous comments. Real dedication required to produce this every week!
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: David Nicholson on July 10, 2014, 06:43:35 PM
Congratulations Ian and many, many thanks.
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: art600 on July 10, 2014, 10:09:10 PM
Ian

Many many thanks for a source of information that is based on real experience and backed with wonderful photos. 

If I need info on bulbs it is the first place I look.
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: SJW on July 10, 2014, 11:50:01 PM
If I need info on bulbs it is the first place I look.

It was a Google bulb search that first led me to Ian's excellent bulb log, and from there to this forum and subsequently SRGC membership. So it's a great recruiting tool as well as a wonderfully useful resource. Thank you.
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: KK-Ann Arbor on July 11, 2014, 02:00:29 PM
Ian,

Congratulations and many, many thanks.
Your bulb log is just a treasure trove and has been something I look forward to on every Wednesday morning.  I just hope this will continue for many more years.

Koko
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: ranunculus on July 11, 2014, 02:37:40 PM
Wonderful, wonderful work Ian … you must surely know how greatly your efforts are appreciated, both here in the UK and far, far beyond. Many thanks from us all.
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: fleurbleue on July 11, 2014, 04:39:24 PM
Congratulations Ian ! especially do not stop your blog please !!!  ;D
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: fermi de Sousa on July 12, 2014, 12:06:49 AM
Wonderful, wonderful work Ian … you must surely know how greatly your efforts are appreciated, both here in the UK and far, far beyond. Many thanks from us all.
From far, far beyond, thanks Ian!
Looking forward to the next 600 ;D
cheers
fermi
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Anthony Darby on July 14, 2014, 04:54:01 AM
An amazing tour de force.  8)
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: DaveM on July 14, 2014, 09:33:07 PM
Congratulations Ian, on reaching this milestone. And thanks for this great resource, the plaudits are richly deserved - not quite a life sentence yet though!

Looking forward to the next umpteen.......
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Maggi Young on July 14, 2014, 09:37:54 PM
Not sure you're right , David - 600 weeks without a break is quite a sentence - he probably could have killed me in January 2003 and be out of jail by now!  The price of volunteering, I suppose - or success!  ::) ;)
Title: 601st Bulb Log now online
Post by: Maggi Young on July 16, 2014, 12:59:24 PM
 Bulbs and more continues - Latest Bulb Log now online:

http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2014Jul171405581544BULB_LOG_2914.pdf (http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2014Jul171405581544BULB_LOG_2914.pdf)




[attachimg=1]
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' - a gift from Graham Catlow a few years ago and a firm favourite for its sturdy flower stems and big flowers - Ian remarks in the BL that it is "almost" unchewed"  :-X ::)

[attachimg=2]
Erythronium bulbs
 (http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2014Jul161405502759BULB_LOG_2914.pdf[/url)
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Mavers on July 21, 2014, 02:27:37 PM
Fascinating log Ian.

I happened to break an erythronium bulb the other day when repotting & was very annoyed with myself.

However I'm pleased I decided to plant both pieces as now I've read your latest bulb log there is a chance I haven't caused the demise of my lovely plant.



Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Mavers on July 28, 2014, 02:33:19 PM
Lovely picture of Molly & Megan in Bulb Log 30.......had they chosen to lay on something particularly precious Ian?
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Maggi Young on July 28, 2014, 03:50:35 PM
The little bandits are squashed the plants there for the most part - luckily in that place the summer plants were only just hanging on after the late lamented Poppy decide that was her favourite  sunny spot too.   The spring bulbs are safe enough underneath the sunbathing small whites but the only summer things left right now are some determined  Anomathecas which are flattened to the ground.
Sigh! :P  Luckily it is only at this time of year they go on there, but the dogs do SO love that spot........ ;)
Title: Re: 600th Bulb Log now online 9/07/14
Post by: Mavers on August 06, 2014, 09:09:30 AM
My parents little dog tip toes through my borders so I do not mind her having the freedom to explore..................she gets lots of cuddles whatever she does.

A proper soppy date me when it comes to dogs. ::)
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal