Gardening: Hints and Help!

Takethedogalong replied on 22/02/2015 10:58

Posted on 22/02/2015 10:58

Gardening is probably my favourite hobby, and at this time of year, I love to have a good look around my own garden and decide what needs doing, does everything thrive where it is planted, and do I have space for anything else to change the look of the garden a little bit!

With this is mind, I wondered if like minded enthusiasts are interested in sharing good ideas, suggesting help or remedies for problems and just generally "chatting gardens and gardening"?

As an opening suggestion, there may be a few out there that share my love of a tiny but utterly lovely little flower, Convallaria Majaris, beloved of Spring Brides and flower arrangers, better known as deliciously scented "Lily of the Valley". Usually gorgeous in white, but you can actually find it, with a bit of searching, in shades of pale to quite bright pink! It is called CM var "Rosea", and smells just as lovely.

Anyone else got ideas to share?

hostahousey replied on 01/01/2021 10:13

Posted on 01/01/2021 10:13

Happy New Year  ...Everyone Hope  its better than 2020

brue replied on 01/01/2021 10:33

Posted on 01/01/2021 10:33

Open up those seed catalogues and start planning! πŸ₯•πŸ₯¦πŸ…

Takethedogalong replied on 01/01/2021 21:39

Posted on 01/01/2021 21:39

I collected a lot of my own seeds in Autumn, mainly perennials like Hollyhocks, Delphiniums, Etc, but usually like to raise a few and stick them in gaps. I got a lovely big new pot from a SIL, and that’s going to be for herbs, up by kitchen door. I bought a Nasturtium purely for seeds late in Summer as well. Minute I stick these into baskets or pots, blinking blackfly get them, but they do well just stuck in ground🀷‍♀️ 😁

hostahousey replied on 03/01/2021 09:57

Posted on 03/01/2021 09:57

Daughter bought me a new red Acer for Christmas . Can't wait to see it in leaf.

brue replied on 08/01/2021 15:44

Posted on 08/01/2021 15:44

 This is my version of Tulip Mania. I bought a special snowdrop "in the green" last year and it's got going, nearly out, Wendy's Gold. Can't risk planting it out yet in case I lose it.

Bakers2 replied on 08/01/2021 20:00

Posted on 08/01/2021 20:00

Brue that looks very nice, nature it well.

I treated myself to a couple of pots, just snowdrops reduced πŸ˜‰, before Christmas. They're looking good but I can't keep them in my garden πŸ˜ͺ. I'll try again with these........

Edit gosh that table looks worse than I feared, been too wet to cover it! Luckily another job I can out off until the weather improves πŸ‘πŸ€£. Damage was done last winter when it was covered and I moved pots - wasn't a job I got round too in the drier weather as not one I fancied, plenty of other jobs keep me busy!

brue replied on 08/01/2021 20:06

Posted on 08/01/2021 20:06

I like that type B2. Nice grey green leaves, I've got a few scattered around . We had some garden tokens at Christmas it will be nice to find something to buy. smile

Bakers2 replied on 08/01/2021 20:20

Posted on 08/01/2021 20:06 by brue

I like that type B2. Nice grey green leaves, I've got a few scattered around . We had some garden tokens at Christmas it will be nice to find something to buy. smile

Posted on 08/01/2021 20:20

They make lovely gifts don't they? Musings of what to buy. Enjoyment choosing and hopefully years of watching them. Really good value for the giver and receiver.

brue replied on 08/01/2021 20:30

Posted on 08/01/2021 20:30

Yes and I can always find room for something. We will be having some of apple trees pruned next week, the yearly cycle goes on, things will start appearing to lift us during this difficult time. smile

hostahousey replied on 12/01/2021 09:53

Posted on 12/01/2021 09:53

Took some Penstemon cuttings last October they came on well ,so hope late frosts don't knock them back

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