General Gardening Discussion

I've just checked a German forum and found that I. Balsamica can be invasive - but is presumably not as bad as other Impatiens variants. Here's a translation in answer to the question "Are there any Impatiens that don't propagate themselves?"Hardly - they are simply too good at doing this! The...

Don`t encourage people Pete.lol

At the show yesterday I was awarded the best flower in the show with this Begonia Rex. I aren't complaining, but it seemed an ironic award for a plant that is completely devoid of flowers.

They won't grow as big in a pot as out in the garden so that'll suit you.Buy a "Cookiam" version such as Yellow Wave instead of the "Tenax" variety. (Cookium varieties have bendy over leaves; Tenax varieties have pointy up leaves)

Thanks everyone. I'll call the council on Monday & see what they say.

Just mowed the front lawn this morning - another 3 ant nests ! The pesky blighters are winning . I have just ordered ANT GONE watering can as suggested by @Adele Morgan . Watch this space...........

Well, visited a few days ago, and it is quite lovely. Apart from the walled garden, my favourite spot was towards the top of the (as yet immature) arboretum, sat in a seat looking back down over the large pond and landscape beyond. I would like to take the opportunity to recommend a wonderful...

Not really; I just don't take pictures of people. However it is large enough to get away from the crowds, the arboretum and woodland walks are generally quiet.

Good afternoon this is my Fatsia Japonica,it was cut down to 18 inches in april and is doing well

Calydorea amabilis..................It is a small species, about 20cm tall with flowers of about 4cm.

As 2016 progresses into September . I wonder if the GC members have Gold medal winning plants for this year and also the inevitable Wooden spoon plants ( It looked great in the seed catalogue !) My list is belowFirst the Wooden spoons Phlox starry eyes - now to be fair the seed description did...

Mine have done the same @HarryS which is a little bit of a pity but still well worth growing IMO.. I am amazed at how big the flowers and leaves are as the bulbs were really not that big AND 1/2 of my bulbs are throwing up another flower. As I had mine in the greenhouse over winter mine started...

Mine was going great guns, then went brown and dry and has given up

You know @shiney I wish they did I could make a fortune..Sadly they don't, however the flavour they do have has been improved by the coffee. I steam them in the microwave and before eating them I put a bit of butter as well as salt and pepper in the steamer and shake it all about a bit. They...

Uh oh....tin helmets and goggles at the ready......

Blimey! You're just a bit further north than me at the moment If that's what it's like in Wigan I won't stand a chance in Inverness-shire!

It isn't a Jade Plant. It looks like a Pachyphytum. It needs more light.

That is so sad for poor froggy!Got me thinking though, probably should hang mine up.

It looks like Erysimum Bowles Mauve when it's at the stage of the flowers finishing.Check the leaves to see whether they're similar

Sarcococca hookeriana digyna does not smell like cat's pee! Trust me on this. One of my cats is a mental retard with insecurity issues If only he sprayed the perfume of Sarcococca