petercallen Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 The chalong temple plant far is on for people interested Orchids,Lilly's, fruit trees Roses Etc a good select with a lot of independent stalls, runs for about 10 days each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 That sounds like fun. Need some new stuff for the garden. Thanks Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Its busy, very busy. Watch your valuables as pick pockets are rife at these events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Don't go at night unless you are interested in traffic, jams, large crowds & Issan shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 What time does it open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 We were there at about lunchtime yesterday and there were not many people there, usually a lor busier in the evening My wife bargains on the price anywhere she goes,early is better the vendors are more willing to negotiate prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 We were there at about lunchtime yesterday and there were not many people there, usually a lor busier in the evening My wife bargains on the price anywhere she goes,early is better the vendors are more willing to negotiate prices Try checking the prices at the end of the fair just before they have to pack up. The fair is a big gala event for the locals & Burmese workers who flock there in the evenings to shop, eat & take in the shows. I have previously heard of people living nearby moving away while the fair is on due to the excessive noise which runs until late at night or early morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 We were there at about lunchtime yesterday and there were not many people there, usually a lor busier in the evening My wife bargains on the price anywhere she goes,early is better the vendors are more willing to negotiate prices Try checking the prices at the end of the fair just before they have to pack up. The fair is a big gala event for the locals & Burmese workers who flock there in the evenings to shop, eat & take in the shows. I have previously heard of people living nearby moving away while the fair is on due to the excessive noise which runs until late at night or early morning. Everything is cheaper when a show is ending,the vendors do not want to cart there stock back home In the beginning there is a much larger selection, my wife bought some plants that had buds but no flowers for half the price of the flowering ones and these now have flowers on them in one day I have a look with her in the beginning and find somewhere to sit in the shade while she negotiates the price and being a genuine buyer the vendors are happy to give her a discount I am just the bloke who helps to bring them home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 What date does it finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have deleted a nonsensical post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 What date does it finish? No idea, probably the end of this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Finishes on the 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Doesn't this coincide with Chinese New Year annually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Doesn't this coincide with Chinese New Year annually? IT was in January last year so you are probably right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Doesn't this coincide with Chinese New Year annually? Yes, it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 The selection of plants is excellent. You will find plants there that are unavailable anywhere else on the island. But, beware. Many of the plants are brought down from the North of Thailand. They look great when you buy them, but, will eventually die as they aren't suited to the southern climate. I recommend buying Bromeliads as they do survive well and I usually pick up a couple that cannot be found on Phuket in the many nurseries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Being a novice, at BEST, gardner. Is now a good time to plant tomatoes? or is it not really important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David006 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 ..heading over on Friday...girls will go to temple..me I will drool over the plants and stuff...always a nice day's outing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Being a novice, at BEST, gardner. Is now a good time to plant tomatoes? or is it not really important? Plant them now, in the monsoon season all the pollen is washed away and you wil get no fruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 We went today around noon. It was very nice. We picked up quite a bit of stuff, as we are re-doing our garden area. The prices were good, and like Peter said, they were willing to negotiate. A very nice afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 We went today around noon. It was very nice. We picked up quite a bit of stuff, as we are re-doing our garden area. The prices were good, and like Peter said, they were willing to negotiate. A very nice afternoon. WE went again today as well because my wife who is the gardening expert could not buy all the plants she wanted on our first visit She still could not get a couple of plants she wanted because there are a lot more real buyers The vendors she regularly deals with offered to deliver them to our house for 250 baht when they have them To me that is a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Being a novice, at BEST, gardner. Is now a good time to plant tomatoes? or is it not really important? Plant them now, in the monsoon season all the pollen is washed away and you wil get no fruit Will this matter, as I will plant them in a pot on a balcony? We have no garden in the condo Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Being a novice, at BEST, gardner. Is now a good time to plant tomatoes? or is it not really important? Plant them now, in the monsoon season all the pollen is washed away and you wil get no fruit Will this matter, as I will plant them in a pot on a balcony? We have no garden in the condo Thanks in advance When my wife's family came down for New Years in January, they put a bunch of tomato seeds in a pot and now we have some good starts. I need to get some soil and mulch and get them planted now. So yes, plant them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Cheers guys, they shall be in by the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Being a novice, at BEST, gardner. Is now a good time to plant tomatoes? or is it not really important? Plant them now, in the monsoon season all the pollen is washed away and you wil get no fruit Will this matter, as I will plant them in a pot on a balcony? We have no garden in the condo Thanks in advance The dew in the monsoon season wases the pollen away as well, also the ants carry it away you need to hand pollinate early in the morning A soft haired artists or ladies makeup brush is ideal for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 OK, how do I do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Wish it would end. The traffic and parking around there is just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 OK, how do I do this! You need a brush with soft hairs a artists squirrel hair brush works well, the smaller the flower the smaller the brush just brush the middle of the flowers l at the same time to transfer the pollen,Tomato flowers are bisexual you just need to transfer the pollen, they do not have male and female flowers like some plants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Last night of the fair is tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Amazing night, fantastic fireworks, awesome food, good beer with nice people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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