Author Topic: Eric & Anthea's garden at different times of year. (Read 113426 times)

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2009, 07:06:20 AM »

22nd May and the Kolkwitzia amabilis (beauty bush) is coming into bloom. Judging by the buds it should be a good show.

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:10:57 PM »

Excellent in every way!
Thats the three photos I like - the plant, the foliage and a close up.
May I use those photos in the Master Database Eric?
Ive checked, and the plant is in the Master Database (in the copy you have as well) but it has no photos linked.

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2009, 05:27:27 PM »

You may use them with pleasure George. Can you get them from here or do you need a link?

Eric H

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #28 on:** May 23, 2009, 06:17:19 PM »

George, your post reminds me about a query I have about the Database on the CD. Clicking on "A" in the Database Explorer and the list of plants comes up. The ones with (has photo) display a photo. Going on through B and so on (has photo) plants only show a cross on a blank rectangle. I am not sure why I am getting photos only at the beginning of the Database.

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2009, 03:19:11 PM »

Heres a couple of examples in the plants beginning with 'B' , 'C' etc
Banksia attenuata
Caladenia latifolia
Dactylorhiza 'Fuchsii'
Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

Each of those should show a photo.
What happens with you?

Any other members able to see photos in B, C D etc oK?

Question:
Are you using the Master Database on DVD?
It should show photos. Even if youve installed it on your computer it should be fine.

If its a downloaded Master Database, it does not have photos.

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2009, 07:25:01 AM »

Thanks George. That is very strange though. now it is working up to a point. The CD has been in my DVD drive all the time and I hadn't removed it but those pictures you list do appear now and generally most of the pictures seem to be coming up but not all of them.
I still find Echinacea pallida (with photo) does not show. I also find none of the yuccas or the omphilodes with photos show either. Neither of the washingtonias show nor the wisteria. There may be more but I have just been dotting around.

Quote from: ideasguy on May 24, 2009, 03:19:11 PM

It should show photos. Even if youve installed it on your computer it should be fine.

Does this mean I can copy contents of the disk to my hard drive and use it that way? Another thought, if I copy the contents to my computer can I add photos? $:-\$ . That would be nice.

Eric H

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #31 on:** May 25, 2009, 07:39:18 AM »

One or two aquilegia shots taken in the garden yesterday morning. I was enjoying the way the sun was shining through the petals.

I've just noticed that something has been nibbling a leaf!

Whoops, a forget-me-not has got into frame.

Eric H

NightHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** May 25, 2009, 08:54:38 AM »

George:

Quote from: ideasguy on May 24, 2009, 03:19:11 PM

Heres a couple of examples in the plants beginning with 'B' , 'C' etc
Banksia attenuata
Caladenia latifolia
Dactylorhiza 'Fuchsii'
Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

Each of those should show a photo.
What happens with you?

Any other members able to see photos in B, C D etc oK?

Apart from Banksia attenuata, Caladenia latifolia, Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' (these plants are not listed in my copy of the Master Database CD), I can see all other entries that says Has Photo.

I am using the original Master Database CD you sent me when we bought IG Pro.

Laurie.

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #33 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:42:38 AM »

Quote from: Eric Hardy on May 25, 2009, 07:25:01 AM

Does this mean I can copy contents of the disk to my hard drive and use it that way? Another thought, if I copy the contents to my computer can I add photos?

I have just worked it out George. I have copied CD contents to my C Drive. I find that I can't add photos there but I can transfer plants to my main database and add the photos there. No need to respond now

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:54:54 AM »

Thanks for that Laurie.
I'm working on the Master Database continually as you know. I'll send you an update!
One thing though. Ive worked through hundreds of photos sent to me on CD by Eric (Palustris) and have a CD's worth from Malcolm, partly processed.
If you'd like to contribute in a similar way it would be very much appreciated. I see loads of photos which you have posted and the majority don't have photos in the Master. Thats how it grows folk! All contributions welcome

Back to the Eric H "no-show" problem.

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Echinacea pallida (with photo) does not show.

Check that one Eric. In the latest version of the Master, it doesn't have a photo and as such doesn't show as (Has Photo) in GA037

Now we get to what may be causing the problem.
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Starry Eyes'
Those two plants show up as (Has Photo) in GA037.
However, they have WEB photos, but not DISC photos.
I need to make an update to that program to make that distinction.

To see the Web photos, click to select the plant, click Edit (get GA100S36), then click Photos button
Takes you to GA004S15
Double click on a line.
Web photo appears
In both the above cases, you are connected to the famous Lyn and Malcolm website, created by the WPG program (GA032)
That process also allows you to see additional photos for plants (where applicable).

RE:

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Does this mean I can copy contents of the disk to my hard drive and use it that way? Another thought, if I copy the contents to my computer can I add photos? . That would be nice.

Well, Yes, Yes and Yes.
I'll post instructions later.

ideasguy · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2009, 11:04:57 AM »

If you simply copied the CD/DVD then theres a chance the folders and data files are Read Only.
If what the case you cant write to them.
The process I will describe will use the Restore program to install the Master.
Files will be Read/Write so you can add plants and link photos.

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2009, 06:21:42 PM »

Quote from: ideasguy on May 25, 2009, 11:04:57 AM

If you simply copied the CD/DVD then theres a chance the folders and data files are Read Only.
If what the case you cant write to them.

Yes, that is what I did George. I am able to click the "copy" button in the database copied from the CD to my Drive C and send a plant and information to my own database. The photos don't transfer though. Once a plant is transferred I I find I can edit it and add my own photo.

Another query too, sorry. I have put a wrong photo on the database and want to remove it. I have tried but haven't discovered how.

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2009, 07:22:42 PM »

There are a number of ways to remove that image Eric.

If youve linked the photo to a PLANT.
Use GA037 (or GA004, GA027 etc)
Select the plant
Click Edit
Takes you to GA100S36
Click Photos
Takes you to GA004S15
Double click on line with photo
Takes you to GA100S20
Click the Notes about this photo tab (top right of window)
Click Unlink plant from Photo button

You can also do it with GA030. More later (gotta go visiting)

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2009, 08:56:41 PM »

Thank you George, that worked

Eric H

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #39 on:** May 31, 2009, 09:35:06 AM »

A few end of May blooms: -

Variegated weigela rubs shoulders with a ceanothus.

Deutzia

Three irises, yellow, blue an white: -

I didn't spot the spider when I was taking this

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #40 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:00:40 AM »

Exceptional photos once again Eric. Its great to have you on the forum!
You are too modest

Your garden is crammed with treasures

Those are very fine plants.

When you posted the Weigela I thought - a yes, I know that one (I have it in my garden- one of my best and most reliable plants)
So I went to the Master Database and found I have two entries:
Weigela florida 'Variegata'
and
Weigela 'Florida Variegata'
Groan, here we go again - another duplication

So, over a cuppa, I did a RHS button lookup.
They don't list the former, only the latter (and it has the coveted RHS-AGM)
Ive always known it as the former so I got out my copy of the RHS A-Z encyclopedia.
It lists it as the former, so I was obviously correct at one time, before the botanists decided to change the name.
So, I will now go with Weigela 'Florida Variegata'.
Thanks for drawing my attention to that one!

I'd love to know the name (variety) of that Deutzia. Its a beauty.

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #41 on:** May 31, 2009, 11:09:44 AM »

Quote from: ideasguy on May 31, 2009, 10:00:40 AM

I'd love to know the name (variety) of that Deutzia. Its a beauty.

So would I George. Years ago we stayed in a B & B on the shores of Ullswater and the lady there had this growing in her garden. Anthea asked her permission to take two or three cuttings and this was the result. We have one in the front and one in the back garden.

Thanks for the encouragement too. What you can't see in my photos are the bits that need attention

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #42 on:** May 31, 2009, 01:28:11 PM »

Luckily, the shrubs are pretty good at fending for themselves in adverse conditions (Like you, I speak from experience)

Anthea is quite a green finger, isn't she! Its extra special when you have grown plants from your own propagation methods.
As you say, the donor of the material doesnt always know the name of the plant, but if its a good one then that is not terribly important!
I'm sure someone on the forum will have suggestions

NightHawk · « **Reply #43 on:** May 31, 2009, 05:59:13 PM »

You've got some great looking blooms there this month Eric.

Thanks for sharing them with us.

Laurie.

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #44 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:41:34 PM »

Thank you Laurie.

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 04, 2009, 02:44:15 PM »

Some early June shots in our garden.

Wild rocket in our wild bit. We noticed some growing by the wayside and noted the spot. We returned later and Anthea collected the seed and this is the result.

You may think this is a wild bit too but it is actually a tame bit

A pale blue tradescantia is just beginning to bloom

And a dark blue tradescantia is coming out as well

Dianthus (can anybody give it a name?)

Yellow allium. (Just noticed that a bit of tidying up need doing here

)

Anemone

This Hydrangea Petiolaris (climbing hydrangea) completely disguises our old stable.

And this Philadelphus completely disguises the old hay shed and is filling the garden with scent.

Eric H

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #46 on:** June 11, 2009, 09:27:23 AM »

The wet weather yesterday seemed to bring the colours out. A few random shots: -

Delphinium

Wild geranium

Dianthus

Verbena

Rosa "Fred Loads"

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #47 on:** June 11, 2009, 11:17:30 AM »

Fantastic again, Eric.
Sorry for not responding to your 4th June posting. We were kinda having fun elsewhere on the forum, I guess and overlooked this.
Sweet Rocket
I love them. They seem to have always have been in my garden. They have self seeded into every possible part of the garden. They are never a nuisance as you know.
If they appear in the right spot, they stay, if not they are easy to pull up. I have been known to transplant the ones I pull up!
Once you've got that in your garden, its there to stay Eric. Let it go to seed of course!

Keep posting these fine photos. It makes my day

Eric Hardy · « **Reply #48 on:** June 11, 2009, 04:59:48 PM »

Quote from: ideasguy on June 11, 2009, 11:17:30 AM

Sweet Rocket ..................................... Once you've got that in your garden, its there to stay Eric. Let it go to seed of course!

This is their third year. There were only about four plants to begin with so you can see they have seeded themselves already.

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Keep posting these fine photos. It makes my day

Thank you George, I enjoy sharing them. Anthea once said to me "You take all these lovely photos and nobody ever sees them" That was before Flickr of course. Now at least they are not all hidden away. I get a lot of enjoyment from looking at other peoples pictures too and I have learned a lot that way.

Eric H

ideasguy · « **Reply #49 on:** June 12, 2009, 09:06:53 AM »

Photos can cheer us all up and is the fruit of all our hard work and planning in the garden.
Long may flickr continue! Looking forward to the next batch of photos in the series!

Author Topic: Eric & Anthea's garden at different times of year. (Read 113426 times)

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