I grow all my hosts in pots. They are in groups on my terrace in shade for most of the day. Different shapes and heights. very attractive, and not much of a problem from slugs now. Watering easy too, and feeding.
DD fingers crossed that Shadow improves overnight x
Got a lot done here at manic speed as rain was due at 4pm..not a drop Only thing that has dropped is the temperature I decided against a water meter so use my hose on the veg and some plants ..but can't afford any new clothes
I grow all my hosts in pots. They are in groups on my terrace in shade for most of the day. Different shapes and heights. very attractive, and not much of a problem from slugs now. Watering easy too, and feeding.
I've got some in pots on the terrace and some big ones (Sum & Substance and Blue Angel) are in the ground on the Shady Bank - they usually escape the slugs' attention 'cos they're so big and tough, but I'm giving them a bit of tlc just as they're peeking though the soil. There's also a Hadspen's Blue in the front garden that I'm taking a bit of extra care of
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
My hosts used to be in the ground but used copious pellets to keep them half decent. Dug them all up and potted them. If I use pellets now the wildlife is safe. And the hosts look great.
Hoping Shadow is feeling better very soon, Flynn has been unwell today himself, nothing as serious just that beef is definitely off the menu
Did manage some gardening this afternoon, glorious sunshine again but felt really achy and energy levels were low. OH moaned at me but I really wanted to get some of my plants in the ground, no rain yet
DD sorry to hear about Shadow, hopefully he'll improve gradually.
Have had a great couple of days. Beautiful weather up in Yorkshire and really enjoyed the Harrogate Show. Bought a couple of plants, a dark plum coloured Phlox and a beautiful dusky pink Delphinium, can't remember the names. Stayed over at my friend's daughters house and then this morning went to Harlow Carr. Again glorious sunshine and thought the gardens were beautiful. On the way back popped into Felley Priory but got there too late to do the bluebell walk as the site closes at four, but what a gem, will definitely go back when I have more energy and more time.
Arrived home to find that my plants had been delivered so will have plenty to do tomorrow.
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I grow all my hosts in pots. They are in groups on my terrace in shade for most of the day. Different shapes and heights. very attractive, and not much of a problem from slugs now. Watering easy too, and feeding.
Frit so soz to read about the b....y fox
DD fingers crossed that Shadow improves overnight x
Got a lot done here at manic speed as rain was due at 4pm..not a drop
Only thing that has dropped is the temperature 
I decided against a water meter so use my hose on the veg and some plants ..but can't afford any new clothes 
I've got some in pots on the terrace and some big ones (Sum & Substance and Blue Angel) are in the ground on the Shady Bank - they usually escape the slugs' attention 'cos they're so big and tough, but I'm giving them a bit of tlc just as they're peeking though the soil. There's also a Hadspen's Blue in the front garden that I'm taking a bit of extra care of
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove, Hosta might correct me but I think the blighters are more partial to green & variegated ones. My bluish one, name
is usually okay.
Pdoc if you pop in please check your PM's.
My hosts used to be in the ground but used copious pellets to keep them half decent. Dug them all up and potted them. If I use pellets now the wildlife is safe.
And the hosts look great.
What's that strange stuff on my windows. Looks wettish to me.
Hi everyone
Hoping Shadow is feeling better very soon, Flynn has been unwell today himself, nothing as serious just that beef is definitely off the menu
Did manage some gardening this afternoon, glorious sunshine again but felt really achy and energy levels were low. OH moaned at me but I really wanted to get some of my plants in the ground, no rain yet
Week off gardening next week for some serious DIY
Have a great weekend guys
Hi everyone,
DD sorry to hear about Shadow, hopefully he'll improve gradually.
Have had a great couple of days. Beautiful weather up in Yorkshire and really enjoyed the Harrogate Show. Bought a couple of plants, a dark plum coloured Phlox and a beautiful dusky pink Delphinium, can't remember the names. Stayed over at my friend's daughters house and then this morning went to Harlow Carr. Again glorious sunshine and thought the gardens were beautiful. On the way back popped into Felley Priory but got there too late to do the bluebell walk as the site closes at four, but what a gem, will definitely go back when I have more energy and more time.
Arrived home to find that my plants had been delivered so will have plenty to do tomorrow.
Yvie! What a lovely time you've had
Hoping to go to an ngs garden on Sunday, Midgely near Wakefield if anyone's around those parts and interested in meeting up.