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Old 20-10-2007, 13:07   #91
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What's she on about ?..
God knows......ornamental cabbage?..
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Old 20-10-2007, 13:11   #92
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What's she on about ? Never heard of these ..
If they are edible they wouldn't be there for long
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Old 20-10-2007, 14:33   #93
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Can't believe you've never heard of ornamental cabbage!

The planters will come back next spring according to PB.
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Old 20-10-2007, 14:36   #94
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I have heard of them but never eaten one -found this to see what they look like - decorative and edible
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Old 20-10-2007, 14:38   #95
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Great if you get the munchies after a night out in Accy LOL .
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Old 20-10-2007, 14:39   #96
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Market traders could raid them for broth mix
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Old 20-10-2007, 14:40   #97
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Slugs love em!
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Old 20-10-2007, 14:44   #98
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A bit of protein in the broth then
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Old 20-10-2007, 15:35   #99
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There isn't much you can plant over winter. There certainly aren't many hanging plants that will grow down the towers.

Besides the ivy, cyclamen, and pansies I mentioned earlier, you can also plant heathers and ornamental cabbages, without fear of them being killed by the frost.

Ornamental cabbages, for those of you who wouldn't know your Percy Throwers from your Gaye Searches.



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Old 17-08-2012, 21:01   #100
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It's depressing seeing the seemingly ever increasing number of empty shops in Accrington.

However, the town does look beautiful in summer.

The flower towers genuinely do have a huge visual impact, throughout the area.

Well done to whoever's responsible for still making good use of them.

They do brighten up a visit to the town, and they are appreciated.

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Old 17-08-2012, 22:47   #101
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Agreed, they do make a difference, these photos from last year...

No benches to be seen outside the Market Hall though...
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Agreed, they do make a difference, these photos from last year...

No benches to be seen outside the Market Hall though...
They do look well,Strange though how there's more flowers than people.
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They do look well,Strange though how there's more flowers than people.
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Old 18-08-2012, 12:15   #104
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They do look well,Strange though how there's more flowers than people.
Was early morning Cashy -not a market day either...but a lovely sunny day
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