Rosemary is great but not sure if it would be hardy enough for North East England, I certainly cannot grow it here in central Scotland. I grow it...
Have a look at , Rodgersia tough and hardy, huge leaves when it gets going, Ligularia Desdemona another with great foliage, Artimesia Oriental...
A wee update on the Robin I have not blown up! Love is obviously in the air as “my” Robin has now been joined by a lady Robin. Well I am presuming...
I have never understood why people use compost, especially bought in for growing spuds in containers unless they don’t have access to their own...
If you were thinking of grasses have a look at the Hakone range. They have a lovely arching habit and are not too tall. I grow the Aureola variety...
I just thought I would put up proof that I have not blown up “ my” Robin! He must be the best fed Robin in Scotland and is now singing his heart...
Thank you all for your input. The flowers on mine were definitely white so hopefully a positive. Friend is generous but think maybe the expensive...
My supplier of compost who mainly serves the professional wholesale market has said many many things about Coir, none of them printable on here:)....
My 75ltr bags of Clover WITH peat are bad enough weight wise but very pleased with the contents!
My most useful tool in the garden was not even designed for outside use. I believe originally it was the go to broom for hairdressers. One thing...
Hells teeth Caroline:) I have only just discovered what it is far less the variety. Any clues as to which mine might be? While I don’t want it, I...
Thanks @Philippa for you suggestion.Clever clogs Pete:). Spot on. Hmm from the brief amount of research I have done, the present is about as...
A friend visited me recently bearing a gift of a shrub in a large, about 10 ltr pot. The shrub/ maybe a tree?:noidea: Is currently about 3 ft...
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Most of the peat based composts are using peat from Ireland. As for malts, I don’t like the treacle coloured/peaty ones so I am not affected. A...
Jacks Magic is nothing like it was. It was my go to for years. Not anymore. The best I have found which does not cost the earth is Clover. I have...
This winter seems a very long one to me, maybe just getting ancient! It has felt really really cold for weeks yet is, in reality above freezing....
Well I am obviously completely hopeless as I never have to bother to sharpen my secateurs because I lose them before they are blunt. I am in awe...
I was speaking to a compost supplier a couple of days ago when he delivered a pallet load of Clover to me. I am sharing it with a friend who is a...
Well I was sort of being serious:) as the Robin looked like it was struggling to get lift off after yet another helping and 1 of it’s feathers...
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