Gardening diaries - friendly discussions on topics from latest bloom to wildlife.

@alp lovely as usual

 

Never grown pink octopus alp.....is it bushy or does it flop?
To keep potted plants happy I use a rich compost mix for hostas and the like. I mix dried manure, chicken pellets, fish blood n bone, sieved garden soil and mpc. It makes a moisture and nutrient holding medium that plants seem to enjoy. Vine weevils ....touch wood...seem to avoid it too :rasp:

 

@Verdun I think I must have asked the question before as there is already a notepad document called verdun... So I named this one verdun2.

Verdun You must have this octopus pink as it is upright but is susceptible to slug attacks, so I have kept it indoors. After that it's minimal care and the have side shoots easily. A worthy investment.

A blue Layla streptocarpus


can't remember the name of this.. one of those bought near the end of the season.


Think this blue one is just called Streptocarpus.

Another name whose name escapes me.. My labelling is diabolical!



This one is totally infested.

 

Instead of beautiful blooms I thought I would share with you some of my favourite foilage of the moment

 

Good morning to all and whoever drops by and enjoys a chat! Coolish with a bit of a breeze..I'm letting go 2 butts and hope there will be downpour in the next days or two to fill them up again. Or else my plants will go

@Upsydaisy Haha, I've got the same acer.. Tough as old boot and mine needs to go to the border, but I don't know where.

Lovely hosta leaves, not a hole.. I wish I could grow fern in my garden! Such a good variety of plants.. and lovely photos as well..

 

Good morning all, lovely morning.
@Upsydaisy nice foilage plants.

 

Morning everyone.
Terrible news from London....again. Keep safe folks

 

Sadly, there will be more to come .. These brainwashed people are not very intelligent and yet have a hell-bent mind set to avenge..

 

Some foliage plants here.....taken in the rain from indoors so hopefully not too obscured

 

Agree , we have been trying to make contact with two of our sons ,who were out and about in town last night, but no answer. One lives in the area where the stabbings occurred.
Sorry, forgot my manners....... Morning all hope everyone is well.

Such a Sad Sunday

 

Thanks @shiney .

How did you know I sneaked in ?...I tried very hard to be quiet......and .....I was wearing camouflage clothing too, which was very hard to find being as your garden is soooo overflowing with colours

 

Upsy, let us know when you hear from your sons.....will be esp worrying for you

 

Thanks @Verdun ... you'll hear alright..I'll be shouting out with joy from the rooftop