That's looking grand @Perki.I didn't do a lot today as a friend and I went to a GC for lunch. Really surprised to find the car park was full -...
I have a problem with woodlice hidden in an old wooden trough on a raised table which I use for strawberry plants. They eat the strawberries of...
OH removed a temporary handrail by the new steps up to the wall sleeper bed, screwed brackets on the two posts, then screwed a slightly larger...
Evening everybody, another hard frost early here as well but beautifully sunny. Usual walk, then a short rest with coffee and the paper before we...
Afternoon all, very pleased to say that I survived my trip to the dentist this morning and am now the proud possessor of four new (crowned) front...
I've just cut back my Gauras and the new shoots were a few inches high already, so I cut down as far as I could without damaging the new shoots....
I cut down two largish Gaura plants in the back garden. I leave the canes to stand all winter as they dry to a very attractive tan shade with...
Morning all, we have sunshine too but as you say @Ergates, OH said it was cold when he went out. The flood in the farm lane has gone down but is...
Rather a frustrating day weatherwise. Picked up my brackets at Screwfix and drove an alternative route home, lots of ducking and diving around...
Morning all, we had the good fortune to see three planets last night, at least we think that's what we saw. It was a very clear night and quite...
Afternoon folks,Glad you enjoyed Cedric's birthday lunch @Busy-Lizzie.I thought that once you were over a certain age, you were supposed to...
Not sure about planting begonia corms this early @Garden Novice, but it might depend on where you plan to keep the pots? Others might be able to...
Probably, it is getting warmer down here and better be safe than sorry. I really, really need this particular clematis to survive where it is as...
Afternoon everybody,Glad the funeral went ok @Ladybird4 and nice you met up with an old colleague at the same event. Pity about your boiler...
Oh, I'm always garden contemplating! Usually when I'm trying to get to sleep.Did a rather tricky screening job in a confined space at the back...
Sounds great @redstar, enjoy your stay.Nothing much done today, wet and windy outside so gardening postponed. Didn't sleep well so just had a...
@latimer, a bit of both I think. I do research and planning most of the time as I usually want specific plants for specific places but have been...
I've had a good day as well as it's been warm and sunny today. Spent over 4 hours in the garden doing various jobs, laying small stepstones in the...
I've really enjoyed today out in the very welcome sunshine. Been out in the garden for most of it, laying small slabs to use as stepping stones on...
I find old metal hanging baskets ( or round plastic cloches) turned upside down and pegged down into the pots works for a while until the tulip...
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