General Gardening Discussion

Hi and Welcome to GC Axis.. It could be an echeveria as Victoria says but you say they were under the soil, so another thought could be a Lily bulb as they are segmented like that.. Why not ask her if she had any lilies.?

Ta! Hadn't seen this existing thread

Whoops, missed that!

a hammock? now, there's an idea!!!

Thanks, I'll take all that advice except pruning it back to 1ft - don't think I have the bottle for that unless it deteriorates!Not sure on the PH - we have a number of of other Rhododendron type plants in the garden and the previous owner of the house was obviously a much better gardener than...

Hehehe ... bit prone to OTT-ness - or so I have heard people say I got the barn for a knock-down price, would you believe? ...... I'll get my coat!

Just back from Aldi and they didn't have any of the product in stock. They had all the other stuff, multi purpose, soil conditioner, bark chip but not the 1 I was looking for to test again. I wonder, as told their customer services I was visiting my local store today, if they hid it. That sounds...

Did anyone se this? A Chinese investment firm are looking to rebuild the london crystal palace! The plans are available for comment (or were perhaps) and they're looking to submit something in autumn. That would be phenomenolwww.thelondoncrystalpalace.com

Yes, aware of the issues with seed-grown, thanks. Not sure how my original Munstead was raised, it arrived densely packed in tiny modules (and I reckon that some were multi-plants per cell), so I figure it was either tissue culture or seed - I am doubtful that cuttings, that small, would have...

I would put an ad in local shops explaining you are a novice but would like to learn in exchange for knowledge.

Called into my nearest Range (at Aldershot) and indeed they do have Strong Annabelle but they are really dry and dying. In fact most of the plants on display were in very poor condition, I was quite shocked they must have lost several grands worth of stock through neglect. Many plants were on...

I think a combination of both sweat and "sweet", if the sun ever bothers to show its face...

Hi Bex Holes are vital in any container really; whilst all plants want water, and the last thing you want is to have them drying out, having them stand with their feet wet all the time can be just as bad if not worse.

It does seem to be an odd season so far. As M rightly says, it is partly just the rich tapestry of gardening life, with some plants thriving each year while others seem to struggle or give up completely. Each year has its winners and losers, 'twas ever thus.Even so there are some decidedly...

Must admit I dont do much chicken marinade. Might stick a few leaves in the Bacardi though.

I asked as there are lots of Hellebores around the Yew and I did not want to damage them with more needles.

Most Likely

Or a green one, a mossy mound to sit and admire your hard work. Under the domed trellis.

Wow! ours only have a few tiny flower stems coming through, will be a couple of weeks yet before anything shows.