Planted another 1000 snowdrops in a woodland part of the garden in complete rain today. Added cyclamen, aconite and some crocus under fruit tree . Now can finally be lazy over winter and wait for hopefully spectacular display in upcoming spring
Had some last minute daffodils I was planning to put in the ground as it was sunny and rather warm… so I did. 2 hours later a flurry started. Seems like that’s it for outdoor gardening for us But there’s a big chance it will all melt within a week as it usually does..
I went out watering some plants, mainly in pots, that were very dry and then, of course, it rained during the night. No big deal though; those under cover still needed watering. Still have some bulbs to plant so maybe today?
Martina Franca, Puglia, southern Italy Love living in Italy but a Loiner at heart
Made the best of a wet day by planting up a container (in the garage!) with a hellebore with marbled leaves, miniature bird's foot ivy and pale yellow primroses. Will I get it up the steps to the patio tomorrow?!
tidied up my mums front garden border so all the bulbs can get a look in.it was lovely.not cold bit blowy but so lovely to be outside doing a bit of gardening.
OH potted on a rather large variegated agave Americana; I couldn't even lift it. He escaped relatively unscathed, along with the plant. The festuca glauca that also needed re-potting (I split the other one I had) was a doddle comparatively speaking. I watered some newly planted shrubs, swept up leaves and moved a few plants. Had planned to do more but a friend arrived and "forced" us to stop, drink wine and eat cheese - how unfortunate .
Martina Franca, Puglia, southern Italy Love living in Italy but a Loiner at heart
I raked the leaves off one of the main flower beds as bulbs already showing and pruned yet another rose, this time, a white Flower Carpet one. I have a very handy, very narrow (6") rake with a long handle, ideal for border tidying.
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Love living in Italy but a Loiner at heart
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It was so mild today I managed to prune another three roses.
Love living in Italy but a Loiner at heart
Thought I would do it while ground is easy to work