Weed Id Please - Page 2

Star · 01-10-2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkie

4 isn't Mallow (sorry Star) Not sure of the name but I have it in my garden and the tortoises leave it alone so I'd say a no.

I tried

and I shall keep trying

Kirkie · 01-10-2009, 11:36 AM

Weeg ID'ed number four and I missed it! Its Geum. Thanks! I found some pictures of the flower and these are exactly what I have.
http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Geum

I found a few tortoise links that say they are edible but high in Tannins so feed sparingly. As I said mine tend to ignore them.

burnt toast · 01-10-2009, 11:53 AM

Hi
I too am learning! But I found a book in local WHSmith its a collins little gem & tiny so you can easily carry it with you. It has pictures & descriptions of common plants/weeds & I am going through it putting a big blue tick on items they can eat & a big red cross on things they cant, I also note which items are higher in oxylates (when I know)

Its tempting to stick with what you know & recognise to be safe but also I recognise that the more varied their diet is the better.

The other night I sat & looked at all the seeds for sale on ebay complete with pictures & ticked some more off, im gradually getting my book finished.

I too have tried to dig up & replant weeds but they dont seem to take. Amazing I spent years trying to erradicate weeds from my lawn unsuccessfully & now I want to encourage them, no luck! Im also growing (or attempting to grow!) seeds which are outside in trays & growing very slowly. Does anyone know if they respond better indoors & or with a little heat?

Just thought this may help until your more familiar with things

**16 shells** · 01-10-2009, 06:26 PM

No. 4 looks like Ground Ivy
Paul

Tortoise Grandma · 01-10-2009, 08:24 PM

The WH Smith book is a great tip - thanks - I will be picking one up from my local Smiths at the weekend!

Kirkie · 02-10-2009, 08:45 PM

I picked up a book recently "Readers Digest Wild Britain Series - Wild Flowers". It has illustrations and descriptions of hundreds of British wild flowers and plants indexed by flower colour (which is helpful at certain times of the year). It was £8 in WH Smiths. Very good book and also pocket sized.

Tortoise Grandma · 02-10-2009, 09:45 PM

Hi Kirkie

Thanks for that. I am going to Smiths tomorrow to pick one up. Sounds like it is just what I need!!

Kirkie · 02-10-2009, 10:07 PM

It even has notes on the toxicity of the plants where relevant, very good.

01-10-2009, 11:53 AM	#13
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	pocket size book of common plants Hi I too am learning! But I found a book in local WHSmith its a collins little gem & tiny so you can easily carry it with you. It has pictures & descriptions of common plants/weeds & I am going through it putting a big blue tick on items they can eat & a big red cross on things they cant, I also note which items are higher in oxylates (when I know) Its tempting to stick with what you know & recognise to be safe but also I recognise that the more varied their diet is the better. The other night I sat & looked at all the seeds for sale on ebay complete with pictures & ticked some more off, im gradually getting my book finished. I too have tried to dig up & replant weeds but they dont seem to take. Amazing I spent years trying to erradicate weeds from my lawn unsuccessfully & now I want to encourage them, no luck! Im also growing (or attempting to grow!) seeds which are outside in trays & growing very slowly. Does anyone know if they respond better indoors & or with a little heat? Just thought this may help until your more familiar with things

01-10-2009, 06:26 PM	#14
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	No. 4 looks like Ground Ivy Paul __________________ Paul.

01-10-2009, 11:36 AM	#12
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Weeg ID'ed number four and I missed it! Its Geum. Thanks! I found some pictures of the flower and these are exactly what I have. http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Geum I found a few tortoise links that say they are edible but high in Tannins so feed sparingly. As I said mine tend to ignore them.

01-10-2009, 08:24 PM	#15
Tortoise Grandma Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 20	The WH Smith book is a great tip - thanks - I will be picking one up from my local Smiths at the weekend!

02-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#16
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I picked up a book recently "Readers Digest Wild Britain Series - Wild Flowers". It has illustrations and descriptions of hundreds of British wild flowers and plants indexed by flower colour (which is helpful at certain times of the year). It was £8 in WH Smiths. Very good book and also pocket sized.

02-10-2009, 09:45 PM	#17
Tortoise Grandma Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 20	Hi Kirkie Thanks for that. I am going to Smiths tomorrow to pick one up. Sounds like it is just what I need!!

02-10-2009, 10:07 PM	#18
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	It even has notes on the toxicity of the plants where relevant, very good.

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