General Gardening Discussion

My woprmery never regained itself after I lost at least 50% of them on the first night - all over the kitchen floor. So...I may not be the best to give advice, but I do know that they prefer it damp! Mine came with a special mat to lay on top - but good thick layers of newspaper will work well...

What is the best time of year to take cuttings of Photynia? I have 'Red Robin' and last year I took a few cuttings and none survived although one did take but later died when I brought it into the house. Perhaps it was too warm for it. Is there a special way to take the cuttings?

Which orchids Rydall? Hey I'm getting all your questions. We must have similar tastes and problems.

xirokx. Sweet peas (which are poisonous!) need regular deadheading (removal of wilted flowers)to keep them in bloom or they quickly run to seed. An alternative is to keep cutting the stems of fresh flowers (lovely in a vase) to encourage the plants to produce new flowers. However I usually find...

Cant find anyone who stocks this camelia .Last yr contacted Loder Plants they had it but were out of stock plants to send out and to contact in Feb .After doing this they do not have it in stock.Coudl give me Crimson King but want yuletide or nothing.Does anyone know where I can find...

Arwyn. I have just sorted out some seeds and will put them in the post tomorrow. I have sent an e-mail with some details and cultivation hints. Best of luck.

Shouldn`t be too expensive. Should also be readily available at your local garden centre.

Jack - thats very interesting. I don't think a short stay in the freezer will actually harm seeds. That's what happens in nature with frosty periods lasting several days or even weeks.Daisees - I presume you are talking about Verbena seeds. Seeds from most other plants don't need a cold...

Welcome GSM, I'm sure your contributions will be of great use to us. I've called you GSM because we already have a regular Pete on here. :D

Thats the best bean i've seen belated recognition for you achievement Kedi :D

12 raised beds...I reckon 1 ton a bed. Thanks for the link Paul, I`ll surely contact them. Cheers...freddy.

Blimey. A Glen Esk pink pot. Nearly lost my old border collie up there years ago. Didn't know they did magnolias as well as deer. :D

Great stuff T O good luck with your next exam.

Hi That was "Mr Sky Tv's" mum!She has lived all her married life in the house,and loves gardening!

Hi guys.I've grown Lime Basil a couple of years running now. It's heavenly, although the leaves are quite small. It's like lemon basil, but, well, limier.... For a dried herb, a mixture of regular basil, along with plenty of lemon and lime basil, and some thai basil has a flavour much better...

New record for my garden What cherry is it

I reckon this one flowered because it has been left in the greenhouse all winter (got too big for indoors) and has had the extra light.Thanks for the advice PeterS. I'll make sure it doesn't stay in the greenhouse once the weather improves.

Thanks to you all, some great advice there.

ps - morello cherry trees also grow in a nth facing garden, from what I remember

Excellent!..Thanks roders...Looks like Pete was spot on :D