. It looks as though it's having a quiet little weep 
. It's such a beautiful tree.WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??
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The catkins popped today on the silver birch . It looks as though it's having a quiet little weep . It's such a beautiful tree.
. It looks as though it's having a quiet little weep . It's such a beautiful tree.-
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My 8' holly tree is in flower 
. However, it's a male so this is as exciting as it ever gets.
Can't tell whether it's perfumed or not 'cos I can't get close enuf to a blossom !!
. However, it's a male so this is as exciting as it ever gets.Can't tell whether it's perfumed or not 'cos I can't get close enuf to a blossom
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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??
Strangely my Holly decided to flower last Autumn around October time. How can you tell if it's male or female Holly. It doesn't smoke a pipe if that's any help.Placido wrote:My 8' holly tree is in flower
Can't tell whether it's perfumed or not 'cos I can't get close enuf to a blossom
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The lucky owner can tell m/f of a holly simply because the previous years and years and ..... there were/are no/some berries.
Simples.
Simples.
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Jacksparrow
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It is only about 5 feet tall and a bit of a baby in tree terms and that blossom last year was the first sign of any sexual activity(?). I'm hoping I've got a girl but my heart is saying "it's a boyPlacido wrote:The lucky owner can tell m/f of a holly simply because the previous years and years and ..... there were/are no/some berries.
Simples.
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No berries last Crimbo is certainly a leeeetle bit of a clue ....... 
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Well yes. but I hoped the frost had killed the blossom and with it any chance of berries. I knowww! I'm clutching at straws but hey, a bloke can hope can't he?Placido wrote:No berries last Crimbo is certainly a leeeetle bit of a clue .......
