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  • There are...
    Physostegia virginiana Crown of Snow
    Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Robbiae'
    And a couple of Heleniums and babys breath, neither of which i can remember the varieties of from memory.
    All currently still in 9cm pots in the unheated greenhouse, should be safe potting these on and keeping them in the greenhouse away from the squirrels?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I had to go out - sorry!
    @Stevedaylilly has helped you though  :)
    All of those are hardy - apart from Gypsophila normally. Is that the usual annual one or a new, perennial? Baby's Breath
    You could leave all of those in the greenhouse no problem. I leave tiny plants outside, no protection, in all weathers. I usually tuck them in amongst evergreens and shrubs in borders. I now have a lttle greenhouse, so I would possibly use that, but I've got various things in tiny pots which will just be left against a wall. 

    We've already had half a dozen frosts here, plus several nights of 3 or 4 degrees, and we get regular snow. Those would all be fine, but as you have the greenhouse, stick them in it and then you don't have to worry  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Thanks again @Fairygirl and @Stevedaylilly for your welcome advice, I have much to learn!
    Thinking on, should i have created a new thread for these questions outside of the SGC thread or are they Ok being asked where they were?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's fine if people are already looking in - but, yes- a new thread with a relevant title is always better as there could be a lot more advice and suggestions available  :)

    If you have any probs, or are still worried about potting on etc, just start a thread so that it can be readily seen by lots of people  :)
    As a wee addition to Steve's comments about watering- dry cold is always easier for plants to deal with than wet cold.  :)
    Good luck with them  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Hi guys, I am design student from Loughborough university, currently doing a project to encourage people to grow their own plants/food from seed. I was wondering why you dont just try and grow from seed? If you have a moment, i have set up a survey and would be really interested your thoughts, opinions & experiences of caring for plants, germinating seeds & growing your own food! 

    It should only take a few minutes, really looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

    Thanks,
    Hannah

    https://forms.gle/tf9qVS7L8erFqceLA


  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No offence @hannahmburrage, but it isn't always that simple.
    Some - in fact many - plants are propogated by division. They don't always come true from seed, so if you like a plant, seed isn't always the solution.

    Plus,  growing conditions and climate can make it harder. 

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PurplerainPurplerain Posts: 1,053
    edited October 2019
    What I have enjoyed is trying plants out that I wouldn't have taken a chance on before. The SGC is good for that as they often deliver well rooted plants grown the previous year and they can be divided.

    This thread has mainly been to pass on codes and I am sure it will get busy again next Spring. I have certainly benefitted from it, but at this time of year I don't have a code to forward.

    if you read the forums @hannahmburrage you will see that many/most posters do grow from seed but I wish you well in your endeavours. 
    SW Scotland
  • Fran IOMFran IOM Posts: 2,872
    I received an email for GW today stating that their new partner was The Secret Gardening Club as stated below.

    Save 21% on plants to pre-order, plus receive free lavender gift*
    Pre-order from a fantastic range of plants from our new partner The Secret Gardening Club and save 21 per cent. Plus *when you spend over £25 on plants you'll also receive a Yorkshire Lavender Muscle Rub, worth £9.99, together with free postage. Potted plants (9cm) from as little as £1.99, with delivery from March 2020.

    Please enter code GW21 at checkout on plants to pre-order only.

    This may be of interest if you wish to order now for Spring delivery.
  • I have just seen, looked and ordered a few perennials from this site @Fran IOM .  Now hoping they will send to Guernsey. The offer is very good, quite a few plants are just £1.99 each.
  • Fran IOMFran IOM Posts: 2,872
    Can't see any reason why they won't send to Guernsey as I always get mine on IOM and they send it Royal Mail @Guernsey Donkey2 Hope you will be happy with what you have ordered. I have yet to make up my mind.  :)
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