I like the salvia, Verdun. very pretty. I see it is Australian raised. How hardy is it?
I took cuttings off Amistad. They are now a foot high and coming into flower.
I thought the original plant had died, but shoots are coming from below ground. I will leave them,see if it flowers before winter.
I will certainly make sure I have plenty of cuttings of it this year.
The only one that really survived winter well, and is now flowering is Hot lips. It came into flower a few days before the cuttings did. African skies has buds, but the original died, as did most of the other "hardy" salvias that I had as a 10 cutting job lot, last year.
Busy day here..... 2 loads of washing, forsythia trimmed and Jap quince also trimmed, garden and pots watered. Might not be the right time to trim (hack) but have to get a large van on the drive so needs must OH's brother is coming down from Scotland with the 'record collection' - 442 LPs, 1395 singles, 2516 CDs, 174 DVDs
Matty, hope Pipin settles down quickly
Wonky, glad you are infusing others with your new passion.... and fingers crossed for the new job
Congrats LilyP - a long time coming but I'm sure she is worth it.
Pippin seems a bit more settled, and has finally slept for a hour or so. Must make even dogs feel better when they are properly rested.
Can't see much gardening happening at the moment though I have watered and OH cut one of lawns, it was the clover one so the bees have gone, but I'm sure they'll be back
A lot of work needs doing to get garden to where it was last year, but hey, it will happen eventually and I will be able to see it
Glad you had a good day Lily even if you are shattered.
Verdun I have just bought 4 plug plants of 'Love and Wishes' they have already trebled in size and are romping away. I am planting them in pots so I can overwinter them in the greenhouse if I need to but I think they are supposed to be hardy.
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It was a lovely day here but the sun has gone in now.
A bit of gardening done, a bit of tidying, a line of washing, dinner prepped.
Lamb with kale and new potatoes.
Have a good evening folks.
I like the salvia, Verdun. very pretty. I see it is Australian raised. How hardy is it?
I took cuttings off Amistad. They are now a foot high and coming into flower.
I thought the original plant had died, but shoots are coming from below ground. I will leave them,see if it flowers before winter.
I will certainly make sure I have plenty of cuttings of it this year.
The only one that really survived winter well, and is now flowering is Hot lips. It came into flower a few days before the cuttings did. African skies has buds, but the original died, as did most of the other "hardy" salvias that I had as a 10 cutting job lot, last year.
It's been a long day but rewarded with baby granddaughter, Ella,early this evening. All well if exhausted.
Picked a huge bunch of garden flowers this afternoon, blue and pink ones feel very lucky, relieved and blessed.
A A Milne
Evening Forkers
Busy day here..... 2 loads of washing, forsythia trimmed and Jap quince also trimmed, garden and pots watered. Might not be the right time to trim (hack) but have to get a large van on the drive so needs must
OH's brother is coming down from Scotland with the 'record collection' - 442 LPs, 1395 singles, 2516 CDs, 174 DVDs 
Matty, hope Pipin settles down quickly
Wonky, glad you are infusing others with your new passion.... and fingers crossed for the new job
Congratulations LilyP. Well done dil
. Having a houseful of men I bet your son is exhausted
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LilyP - many congratulations on Ella's arrival - how lovely
Wonky ((hugs)) and watch out, Papa Womble will be entering his garden in the local Horticultural Show!!!

I was worried that they wouldn't, but both my salvias got through the winter and are an absolute picture at the moment -
S. gregii 'Icing Sugar' and S. gregii 'Trewithen Cerise' and S gregii 'Nachtvlinder' .7
They're so lovely
Panda - where are you going to put them all ???!!!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Congrats LilyP - a long time coming but I'm sure she is worth it.
Pippin seems a bit more settled, and has finally slept for a hour or so. Must make even dogs feel better when they are properly rested.
Can't see much gardening happening at the moment though I have watered and OH cut one of lawns, it was the clover one so the bees have gone, but I'm sure they'll be back
A lot of work needs doing to get garden to where it was last year, but hey, it will happen eventually and I will be able to see it
Glad you had a good day Lily even if you are shattered.
Verdun I have just bought 4 plug plants of 'Love and Wishes' they have already trebled in size and are romping away. I am planting them in pots so I can overwinter them in the greenhouse if I need to but I think they are supposed to be hardy.
Dove, they are going in his room - the little front bedroom
LilyP, congratulations