General Gardening Discussion

Just came across this article about wallflowers, recommending that you take cuttings.http://www.gardensablaze.com/Biennials/BiennialsWallflower.htm

Hye Daisees Wrexham has changed a lot, going for city status I believe I dont know about that,big development in smithfield area of town multi million shopping centre being built ready next year

Ooh another thing, if you're an absolute gardening beginner, then I highly recommend 'The garden expert' book. It's a great basics book, how to mow a lawn, how to double dig, notes on planning, what plants like what situations. It's brilliant and it's on Amazon for �£6.00.I read it cover to...

You're welcome! I see I had a few typos - must really check my posts before posting :rolleyes:The only one that really matters is that it should have read "juniperus" of course!

Thanks for your comments. I am with Peter rather than Lady of leisure. This shrub is so invasive it looks (as it is) like neglected scrub land. I had a feeling my answer would be to dig, dig, dig. I'm sure over time I will have many more questions. Thanks for your help.

hardy but thirsty...

Thank you Kedi and Walnut I will do exactly as you say,Many thanks

One would not imagine that you can get "indigo blue" dye from this plant...

Thank you for the reminders Mira.Dont forget to buy you crackers

and not only the dry ones, i think. Sometimes I had some fresh flowers lasting for a very longtime yes, but releasing different colours in the water...

Thanks all, kind of what i suspected. Once i had thought about it i was kind of thinking along the lines of PeterS. It is more like a moring dew. Also i do ventilate it and it does dry up quite quickly.

Has been updated !Go on, take a look ?

Hi Janes and welcome, I know that up to 3 years ago they were still being sold, so you should ask at your nearest independent garden centre, they are more likely to help you than one of the multiples. David.

Many thanks everyone for your kind words.borrowers - this is a picture of the back garden. Not the best photo as it was taken through a window. But it gives an idea. The same sort of style of perennials and gravel. Very simple, and pretty low maintenance.

That's OK mira - when we were out there Mrs shiney wore hers on the right :D :D - maybe she was trying to tell me something

Hi Pip sorry I missed this thread the first time round,just looking through and found it!Just wanted to say what a lovely garden the last owner has left for you I'm sure you will enjoy it next year...that's if we have a summer next year! :D Helen.xxx.

my production...(although they are in Italy at the moment)1)Chrysanthemum, if I remember right...(I clearly remember though that it grew unbelievably slowly) 2)plumeria my beautiful...

raven, if had that i,my husband & dog would run, albeit slowly, round that garden! what are you going to do with it? it's lovely. i would want it as is, just to enjoy it. run! keep it up & let us know with pics etc how you're getting on.

You're quite right about Dobbies (yes, Barlborough). Almost impossible to find things, the staff try but it's so big.I know Spring Bank also, bought from there before.

Ok I'll put it outside, not that there's much left of her. Thanks for all your help, I've tried everywhere for advice!!!the other reason I keep plants inside is they get eaten by slugs and I've tried everything to stop em ( egg shells, garlic, onion, beer traps, fir tree needles, coffee...