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ChrisB

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Re: Troughs
« Reply #285 on: May 30, 2011, 12:48:01 PM »
Love your crevice garden Jiri, its a stunner.
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #286 on: July 12, 2011, 08:00:13 PM »
Just after the Aberdeen show a very kind Aberdeenshire forumist gave me five glazed sinks.

Here is the result of the project.

Unfortunately one of the troughs broke into several pieces as I drilled the drainage holes and is tucked away under the others for now. I have a plan to bolt it back together but that is for another time.

Photos 1-4 are the empty troughs in place and include the reclaimed crazy paving slates and roofing slates used for the construction and decoration. They are completely different types of slate but they are all I had and the overall look isn’t displeasing.

The troughs run in a South East to North West direction or vice versa depending on which way you are looking.

Photos 5 and 6 are views of the planted troughs.

In the next post there are photos of the individual troughs.
« Last Edit: July 12, 2011, 08:10:21 PM by Graham Catlow »
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #287 on: July 12, 2011, 08:03:12 PM »
Photo seven is the first trough that you see as walk towards the group.
Photos 8 and 9 are two views of the second trough
Photos 10, 11 and 12 are views of the middle trough.
Photos 13 and 14 are of the fourth trough.

Photo 15 is an explanation of in the centre trough. The horizontal circular pieces of slate are of course coasters for the drinks whilst enjoying a well earned rest.

Nothing beats a good cup of tea :D(though the photo doesn’t do it justice).

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Graham Catlow

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Re: Troughs
« Reply #288 on: July 12, 2011, 08:05:13 PM »
Darn it missed out photo 7. Here it is.
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #289 on: July 12, 2011, 08:27:33 PM »
Magnificent project, Graham. Already looking very good such a short time after planting.
One of the most important aspects of successful trough planting is shown clearly in this set of troughs... that of building UP the planting area ABOVE the level of the trough.  8)
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #290 on: July 12, 2011, 10:17:41 PM »
Thanks Maggi,
I had a lot of mature plants in both the garden and pots that I transferred to the troughs which helps with the immediate look.
There are some new arrivals too.
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #291 on: July 12, 2011, 10:28:39 PM »
Very nice Graham, love the mug stands, and the white dactylorhiza.
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #292 on: July 13, 2011, 09:04:37 AM »
Graham that's amazing 8) I am meeting the forumist today so I shall have to tell her to look at what you have done with the troughs.
I will go and empty mine, when can you come up and rearrange all my troughs ;D ;D anytime is ok with me.
Only joking, but seriously I need to do something about my sad troughs when I see yours.
Now you can sit back and enjoy.
Thanks for sharing.

Angie :)
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #293 on: July 13, 2011, 12:05:02 PM »
Taking them apart would be a trough decision Angie! ;D Thanks for a peak at your troughs Graham. 8)
« Last Edit: July 13, 2011, 12:34:58 PM by Anthony Darby »
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #294 on: July 13, 2011, 04:18:16 PM »
See that heat over there hasn't dulled your brain  ;D  Anthony your troughs are looking good, one had four orchids in it.

Angie :)

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Re: Troughs
« Reply #295 on: July 13, 2011, 08:07:48 PM »
Thanks Angie,
Sit back and enjoy :-\ :-\ I don't know about others but I find it really hard to sit for too long, and have to wander around and I always seem to find something that needs doing.

I need another project but Aberdeen is too far ;D
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #296 on: July 13, 2011, 09:24:06 PM »
Graham - I'm so glad your special trip to Aberdeen to collect the troughs was worthwhile, and I am amazed at what you have achieved with them.  I shall be making an appointment to view when I am living nearer to you. Angie insisted I took time out to visit the forum and see your pics.  The forum is a temporary 'no go' area for me with my impending move while I am clearing out a 40+ year time-warp of accumulated belongings.  (I even found the dog's lead the other day, and there hasn't been a dog in the house for 31 years!) 
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #297 on: July 13, 2011, 10:23:24 PM »
Hi Maureen, I'm pleased you like what I have done with the troughs.
You are very welcome to visit at any time and I will look forward to that.
Good luck with the move, I know it can't be easy.
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #298 on: July 13, 2011, 10:49:43 PM »
Quote from: Graham Catlow on July 13, 2011, 08:07:48 PM
Thanks Angie,
Sit back and enjoy :-\ :-\ I don't know about others but I find it really hard to sit for too long, and have to wander around and I always seem to find something that needs doing.


Same here Graham I have seats all over the garden but find I never sit for long, just enough time to sip a coffee and off course a chocolate biscuit.

Angie :)
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Re: Troughs
« Reply #299 on: July 13, 2011, 11:06:59 PM »
Seats and benches around the garden are still very handy even if you haven't time to sit on them. You can put pots and trays on them.
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