it seems hard that when the that the garden looks almost perfect it means that it all needs to be done again. the hostas must come out next year to be split and replanted while trying to remember all the things that they have overwhelmed but which are probably still there. despite thinning everything by a third every year, still they quickly reach the point of open war and covert assassination. saw Marigold Hotel yesterday-a little cute and contrived but oh lord, why do English writers and filmmakers make England and the English look such a misery- or is that just for the export market?
@david spikes, I think every culture has something unique that it brings to the fore without even trying and in spite of being overwhelmed by the American influence since the days of Ronald Regan, us British really are a quirky bunch
@Inkadog, How bizarre that you mention one of my favourite plants that I took a cutting from my mother's garden just a couple of weeks ago! It's actually Heuchera Peach Flambe in the photo although I plan to plant the Saxifraga around my patio in troughs that are presently vacant, and knowing London Pride, not for long!
I love London pride and can't wait for my tiny cutting to get going around my patio area for next year.
@KG, piles of grit over the crowns each spring in a circle that extends beyond the touch of leaf to ground. The circles of grit get bigger each spring but it also acts as a great mulch to boot and whilst its not 100% slug proof, its pretty decent for the two years I've been growing hostas (this will be third).
Will also try the garlic wash through the summer months on dry nights as last year I did get a bit of slug damage when the nights got warmer.
Must admit, Dean, I couldn't spot a weed--they wouldn't dare, would they? Looks like a good spot to rest on your laurels and enjoy a well-desrved bevvie.
@wintersong.. your garden is looking gorgeous and very lush.. i love what looks llike blu aquilegia.. one in photo under that enormous hosta.. is looks very happy there.. i have had problems with slugs too.. just case of going out and throwing on path for thrushes..
i got a pot of londons pride at car boot last year for £2. i then managed to splt and get 6 plants.. was so chuffed.. love it reminds me of my Nana.. as for the saxifrage. i love it..tried growing from seed and didnt do well.. so have to try again.
i can fully understand your love of the garden and not ever having one.. i spend all my time in mine.. at the cost of the house work but it is the best place to be in my mind.
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@Dean Lovett, Well done again. Incredible job and best of luck with the tasty treats! That table and benches looks suspiciously like a beer seat
Some photos of my garden today!
Phew! What would the workload be like if I didnt have huge empty borders?
Lovely WS-you work very hard -have a treat
My treat are the plants at their best! I love every minute in my garden and cannot imagine life without one!
it seems hard that when the that the garden looks almost perfect it means that it all needs to be done again. the hostas must come out next year to be split and replanted while trying to remember all the things that they have overwhelmed but which are probably still there. despite thinning everything by a third every year, still they quickly reach the point of open war and covert assassination. saw Marigold Hotel yesterday-a little cute and contrived but oh lord, why do English writers and filmmakers make England and the English look such a misery- or is that just for the export market?
Beautiful, WS--is that a froth of London Pride in front of the fern? Lovely.
Very inspiring!
@david spikes, I think every culture has something unique that it brings to the fore without even trying and in spite of being overwhelmed by the American influence since the days of Ronald Regan, us British really are a quirky bunch
@Inkadog, How bizarre that you mention one of my favourite plants that I took a cutting from my mother's garden just a couple of weeks ago! It's actually Heuchera Peach Flambe in the photo although I plan to plant the Saxifraga around my patio in troughs that are presently vacant, and knowing London Pride, not for long!
I thought it was London Pride too. How do you keep the slugs off your hosta?
Inka - I dream about hearing the water butts filling up!
I love London pride and can't wait for my tiny cutting to get going around my patio area for next year.
@KG, piles of grit over the crowns each spring in a circle that extends beyond the touch of leaf to ground. The circles of grit get bigger each spring but it also acts as a great mulch to boot and whilst its not 100% slug proof, its pretty decent for the two years I've been growing hostas (this will be third).
Will also try the garlic wash through the summer months on dry nights as last year I did get a bit of slug damage when the nights got warmer.
Must admit, Dean, I couldn't spot a weed--they wouldn't dare, would they? Looks like a good spot to rest on your laurels and enjoy a well-desrved bevvie.
@wintersong.. your garden is looking gorgeous and very lush.. i love what looks llike blu aquilegia.. one in photo under that enormous hosta.. is looks very happy there.. i have had problems with slugs too.. just case of going out and throwing on path for thrushes..
i got a pot of londons pride at car boot last year for £2. i then managed to splt and get 6 plants.. was so chuffed.. love it reminds me of my Nana.. as for the saxifrage. i love it..tried growing from seed and didnt do well.. so have to try again.
i can fully understand your love of the garden and not ever having one.. i spend all my time in mine.. at the cost of the house work
but it is the best place to be in my mind.