I enjoyed last night's programme, Gravetye is on my bucket list. I seem to remember Carol Klein visiting there a while back and talking to the head gardener.
I said to OH we should visit Sheffield Botanical Garden @LunarSea . l know it's not very environmentally friendly, and old fashioned, but l do like the Victorian carpet bedding style. I thought the Helianthus was "Monarch", so thanks for the information about "Miss Mellish"
Another one who's never heard of a frost gate. You learn something new every day.
The Manchester alleyway man was a natural, l loved his use of various containers and his obvious love for what he was doing. I did feel a bit sorry for his (unseen) wife though, it gave the impression that all she did was complain about his obsession 😁.
The Italian guy with the amazing tattoos was another interesting find. His ability to grow so much in a comparatively small space was admirable.
I found it really interesting to hear Adam Frost analysing the planting schemes at Gravetye, and pointing out why (in his opinion) combinations of plants looked good together, and how to produce balance in the garden.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
I said to OH we should visit Sheffield Botanical Garden @LunarSea . l know it's not very environmentally friendly, and old fashioned, but l do like the Victorian carpet bedding style. I thought the Helianthus was "Monarch", so thanks for the information about "Miss Mellish"
The carpet bedding is a constant source of frustration to my OH because they have a strict timetable of seasonal change-overs and usually tear them up whilst they're still in full bloom and replace with stuff that's yet to flower.
The label underneath that sunflower says Helianthus x laetiflorus 'Miss Mellish' but I'd defy anyone to tell the difference between some of the named varieties. I have two clumps sourced from different places (one nameless) but they look identical to me.
Clay soil - Cheshire/Derbyshire border. I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
Am I imaging it or did someone recently start a thread something along the lines of "Come back Monty Don....."? Obviously to do with his current absence from Gardeners' World. The forum search engine is not particularly good at the best of times but I just can't seem to find it. Several regulars replied to the OP.
Clay soil - Cheshire/Derbyshire border. I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
Am I imaging it or did someone recently start a thread something along the lines of "Come back Monty Don....."? Obviously to do with his current absence from Gardeners' World. The forum search engine is not particularly good at the best of times but I just can't seem to find it. Several regulars replied to the OP.
perhaps it was removed before it became I love him / her / them vs i hate him / her them?
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I said to OH we should visit Sheffield Botanical Garden @LunarSea .
l know it's not very environmentally friendly, and old fashioned, but l do like the Victorian carpet bedding style.
I thought the Helianthus was "Monarch", so thanks for the information about "Miss Mellish"
Another one who's never heard of a frost gate. You learn something new every day.
The Manchester alleyway man was a natural, l loved his use of various containers and his obvious love for what he was doing. I did feel a bit sorry for his (unseen) wife though, it gave the impression that all she did was complain about his obsession 😁.
The Italian guy with the amazing tattoos was another interesting find. His ability to grow so much in a comparatively small space was admirable.
As ever, l admire Sue Kent's dexterity.
I visit Sheffield BG regularly, it is always fab.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
The carpet bedding is a constant source of frustration to my OH because they have a strict timetable of seasonal change-overs and usually tear them up whilst they're still in full bloom and replace with stuff that's yet to flower.
The label underneath that sunflower says Helianthus x laetiflorus 'Miss Mellish' but I'd defy anyone to tell the difference between some of the named varieties. I have two clumps sourced from different places (one nameless) but they look identical to me.
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
You're not quite round the bend yet @LunarSea
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful