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Jul 9, 2011 9:11 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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WOW! They are amazing! Thanks Neil. I'm looking forward to the articles too.
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Jul 9, 2011 10:04 AM CST
Name: Neil
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Dear Lynn, I would never forget you or the so nice people that are interested in these plants!
Regards.
Neil.
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Jul 9, 2011 11:43 AM CST
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Sighhhhhhh. I could look at those photos all day. Lovey dubby
I love seeing how people use succulents. Wish I was as good at putting them together. *Blush*
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Jul 9, 2011 3:18 PM CST
Name: Nina Curtis
Oxford, UK
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valleylynn said: Hurray! Awesome Neil. Thank you so much. I can't wait to see the articles that will come from this flower show.


Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this forum, but thought maybe I could post some photos of the topiary tortoise I made this summer. I decided to only use stuff I could find in my shed, so it was a bit hit and miss making it, and most of the semps and sedum that I used I already had, but I did buy one or two plants on sale as I was running out of larger ones. The moss that I used to stuff the tortoise came from my friend's lawn (she was happy to get rid of it), and that brought with it some grass that has grown in and filled up some spaces. Here are some photos that show it from start to finish (the two smaller tortoises in the last two photos are Doris and Dolly, my Horsfield tortoises).

Nina
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Jul 9, 2011 3:52 PM CST
Name: Susan
Zone 10a (Zone 10a)

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Nina love it!!!! Thanks for sharing.
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Jul 9, 2011 4:32 PM CST
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Welcome Nina, we are so glad you found your way to us. And thank you so much for posting the wonderful tortoise photos (both topiary and live). Lovey dubby
What a wonderful way to stuff a topiary, I never would have thought of that. Here in the PNW I could find lots of moss. Rolling my eyes.
I see one of your little tortoise is helping you redecorate the topiary. : )
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Jul 9, 2011 7:55 PM CST
Name: Debbie
Denham Springs, La. zone 8b (Zone 8b)
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Neil, that red dog is just fabulous.

Nina, thanks for sharing. Hopefully if I look at enough how to post, I will be able to make myself a topiary wall or something.
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Jul 9, 2011 7:56 PM CST
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We could have a community of tortoise topiary going here. : )
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Jul 13, 2011 6:08 PM CST
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Name: BlueFox
Grand Forks, B.C. Cdn. Zone 5A (Zone 4a)
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Nina, you put me to shame - you made that from scratch! Here I am pretty pleased with myself just planting up the already made up forms... *Blush* I'll have to pull up my socks to keep up with this thread, I can see that!

Okay, no more hypertufa...
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Jul 13, 2011 8:14 PM CST
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No more hypertufa? Sad

Nina is the metal circle a base from an old sprinkler? Trying to think of this that I can use for that piece.
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Jul 16, 2011 6:16 PM CST
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Name: BlueFox
Grand Forks, B.C. Cdn. Zone 5A (Zone 4a)
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Here's what the globe looks like today:


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Starting to finally look a little more filled in. I keep adjusting the chicks so they'll fill in the bare spots.
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Jul 16, 2011 6:43 PM CST
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I am amazed at how quickly it is filling in Jacki. By this fall it will be mostly filled in for the long winter sleep. Come next spring it will be a sight to behold. Lovey dubby
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Jul 17, 2011 4:29 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Lookin' good Jacki! It really is filling in fast.
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Jul 17, 2011 2:22 PM CST
Name: Debbie
Denham Springs, La. zone 8b (Zone 8b)
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Now Jacki, that is fabulous. Did you put the pantyhose filled with soil in the middle of them? Oh yes, I NEED to go get myself 2 of those round wire planters. List of to do's for tomorrow.
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Jul 17, 2011 2:26 PM CST
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Debbie's to do list is getting longer. Whistling
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Jul 17, 2011 5:01 PM CST
Name: Holly
South Central Pa
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I was thinking about the ball. So you get a stryfoam ball drop it into the bottom of the nylon and twist it then double back the nylon and fill in dirt around the ball. Then put it in the frame and stuff moss and plants in. I think that would be a pretty easy way to plant one of those spheres. Yep I got to get me one of those.
Well I am thinking I need to get me 3 of those. I could see a good size pot with a pole and three of those balls each one smaller than the next. stacked up on the pole like a formal topiary. Guess I better get busy grown semps. Thumbs up
Life is Great! Holly
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Jul 17, 2011 5:27 PM CST
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Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Holly that is an amazing idea. A semp tree. Lovey dubby
That will be a sight to behold. Lovey dubby
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Jul 17, 2011 5:37 PM CST
Name: Neil
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Dear Lynn, I don't know about a sight to behold for if you enlarge this picture and have a look this maybe one just starting! Rolling on the floor laughing
Regards.
Neil.
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Jul 17, 2011 5:47 PM CST
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Be still my heart. Neil what a wonderful photo. And just look at the cactus blooms. Lovey dubby
Thank you so much Neil. Have any idea when Hampton Court Palace Flower Show part 2 will be ready? I am waiting in anticipation for it to be published. : )
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Jul 17, 2011 6:36 PM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
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Cactus blooms, these are cactus blooms!
No I have no idea when it will be published, with Sharon though!
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