Yes, the thread took a direction all it’s own. Been nice chatting to you. Here are pictures of my berberis taken today. It’s been in about six...
Point taken about pond location.Thanks for compliment. I like this style of wild gardening I do these days. There is more time for observation....
Nothing wrong with a '“pollinator friendly cottage garden”. It doesn’t have to be a large garden to be a successful wildlife garden. There was a...
But butterflies are attracted to them!Over the past 10-15 years I’ve adopted a more wild style of gardening with the aim of attracting and...
If I were asked to name only one plant popular with butterflies, it would be marjoram. In terms of numbers of individuals it wins hands down,...
He’s pretty good at photography too.
Sand or soil would be my choice to make the slope less steep.
Yes, they’ve taken. Green fingers, you! The ones in the ground, I would leave where they are until early next spring; then either pot them up or...
For example, there is a sticky in the Allotments section about a petition from 2014. Surely this has been dealt with and is 5 years out of date...
I think the danger with this is that there would be too many sticky threads. As it is there are some in which no one has posted for a few years....
Does your oleander stay outside in winter?
What variety is it? It’s always an exciting time it’s a new apple tree.A gentle twist and if it comes away easily, it’s probably ready. Another...
@Jack Sparrow , given that it's so close to your neighbours garden and very visible to them, I don't think they will thank you if you allow the...
I’ve got Ipheion “Wisley Blue”. It’s a super plant flowering for well over a month from the end of March but as you live in a climate with colder...
Thank you @Nikolaos . I seem to have put one picture in twice and forgot this one.[ATTACH]
Two Year UpdateOur pond is two years old this weekend! We set out to make a wildlife pond with the emphasis on attracting birds. All pond...
Top dressing with manure is always a good idea; as @Verdun says, autumn is a good time.
Looks good @Trunky . Mr Redwing is quite innovative and as far as I know he dreamed up this method himself. It's worked well for us.Re the...
I thought of doing that but my conscience stopped me doing it.
Weather permitting, they will ripen well into September.
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