Dylano's activity

Fillide and Elliven, interesting reading but not yet put off....   Elliven, I have worked in many branches of the horticultural world for quite a few years and have always managed to make a reasonable living.  'Experts' here, seem to be steeped in tradition and give the impression of not being aware of modern methods and changing 'fashions' .  The choice of plants is still very limited and anything different is either unavailable or very expensive and often of poor quality. Fillide, I hear what you are saying about 'Aussie' plants and would of course take site and therefore climatic zone into consideration before selecting plants to grow.  I do not live close to a main road and being competative in the pelargonium and tomato market does not appeal.  As you say I would prefer to introduce someone to a new plant knowing it will give them a great deal of pleasure over a number of years.  Will keep you posted.

so they are already on my list Annec.  Already have approx 20 varieties of iris's and do intend to increase stock.  Could the blue field be Alfafa (lucerne) ?  Where we are there are many fields full of it an excellent green manure crop.  When out walking last year came across a field of erymgiums, will try some named varieties from seed next year... and agree thistles are beautiful, as you say plants close to the native species have to be born survivors. Will keep you posted but hopefully, in a very small way, will start selling next year.  Thank you for your suggestions.

Gala, Australian natives may be the way to go.  So much choice, where to begin ?  Many are now available in the uk but as you say few and far between here.  Thanks for that.

Many thanks for all your suggestions, much food for thought.  I should have said I do grow a few veg in raised beds but they do, as many say, require alot of work for a result that you can buy at a very reasonable cost at the market.  An orchard of fruit and nut trees however sounds sensible as once established would require minimal work in comparison and provide shade for any grazing animals. Interestingly, nobody has posted to say they would consider growing plants, to sell.    I have worked for wholesale plant nurseries for a number of years back home and was considering growing plants, trees and shrubs that would suit the climatic conditions but are uavailable to buy here. I would very much appreciate your thoughts on whether this would be a viable project or not and if it was, what plants would you lke to be able to buy that you cannot source here ?

Sorry I have not replied sooner but he (Dylano) and me getting forgetful in our 'old age'.  Vet has diagnosed this as the problem, no grass seed to be found...So from now on we have shortened our daily walks, take them even earlier...due to the heat and have plenty of naps....

She gets our vote too.

Have used the IMU calculator as recommended by Penny, and it gives an IMU payment of minus 62 euro, which indicates a nil payment, so :- Do I sit back and do nothing ? Do I go to the bank or Post Office and fill out form F24 declaring a nil paymant  ? What have others in this situation done ? Any helpful suggestions would be gratefully received. TIA Dylano

has had a restful couple of days (with little signs of distress) ....phew...Off to vets tomorow pm for another inspection !  Thank you Badger for your reply and to every one else, these furry friends can be such a worry...will report back.

I am Gualdo and would be interested too.. Unsure, and will look into but thought someone in Loro Piceno ran one....will let you know.  Mrs D.

Thank you all  for advice.  He has in the past had many a grass seed stuck up his long, distinguished lovely nose and has always managed to snort / sneeze them out.  When at rest his breathing is normal but on exertion very laboured.  Will, out of interest google around pollen alergys in animals, thanks for that Angie and get him examined by the excellent, clever vet.