Just spent a lovely half hour talking to grand daughter - well son no 1 . She has started to laugh (chuckle) and kept throwing toys on the floor . He sais they had just come in from spending a glorious day in the garden (Leeds)
Becks definately still not 100%, lingering for a long time. We were suppose to meet up with friends for lunch in Swindon but put them off as we are not good company - grotty actually - at moment.
You need to be careful that they don't get leggy. Need to keep them short and sturdy. The trick is, once germinated, get them out of the heat and bring them on in cool conditions. I bought those from the GC because some of these plants sell out. And it was an impulse buy.
Been outside all afternoon. The smoke bush was huge, now there are big heavy branches all over the lawn. Pruned the sambucus Black Lace and trimmed a load of lavenders which all look half dead. I'll have to take cuttings this year if any are available and redo the bed. Snowdrops all over the place. I plant them round the hostas as the hostas are still dormant.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Afties all - all seem to be having a good Saturday.
Becks not sure what they are but I've got some the same - they could be bluebells or hyacinths (that's what I planted and I never remember where I put things and like to have a surprise). No sun here today but at least it's been dry and OH made a temporary repair on broken fence panel until he gets round to replacing it (could be a long wait .....). Have cleared out an overcrowded flower bed as I want to put some courgettes there this year. This may sound like a mad question but which way up do you plant the seeds or do you lay them flat or on their side or does it make no difference? . Will probably sow them indoors in pots first.
Ah BJay - chuckling baby . My neice just emailed me some pics of her girls (2 and 10) which I've been oohing and aahing over.
Nice cake Bunny
Are you dressed up in your best greenhouse attire today Gary? You looked very smart last time we saw you in there
Harlow Carr looks stunning. Love that sort of planting.
Well they will be cool. They are outside in the plastic playhouse! probably too cold for them to even germinate yet, but my figers were itching, and I was doing some other veggie stuff, so did a few toms and peppers as well.
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Oh yum - carrot cake
Becks definately still not 100%, lingering for a long time. We were suppose to meet up with friends for lunch in Swindon but put them off as we are not good company - grotty actually - at moment.
Tomato plants Gary? How big are they?
About 2 inches - impulse purchase from GC yesterday - 4 for £2.
Aaw, little babies. I've just sown some today, although Geoff will have a fit at me for it!!
My seeds tomatoes were only planted this week. No sign of life yet, same for aubergine and peppers
Need to pot on some things though. The dahlias are looking good, not for potting on yet
Need lots more compost and shallow trays to bring on the begonias, Dean reckoned mid-feb so will try. aAlways done it later before
You need to be careful that they don't get leggy. Need to keep them short and sturdy. The trick is, once germinated, get them out of the heat and bring them on in cool conditions. I bought those from the GC because some of these plants sell out. And it was an impulse buy.
Been outside all afternoon. The smoke bush was huge, now there are big heavy branches all over the lawn. Pruned the sambucus Black Lace and trimmed a load of lavenders which all look half dead. I'll have to take cuttings this year if any are available and redo the bed. Snowdrops all over the place. I plant them round the hostas as the hostas are still dormant.
Afties all - all seem to be having a good Saturday.
Becks not sure what they are but I've got some the same
- they could be bluebells or hyacinths (that's what I planted and I never remember where I put things and like to have a surprise). No sun here today but at least it's been dry and OH made a temporary repair on broken fence panel until he gets round to replacing it (could be a long wait .....). Have cleared out an overcrowded flower bed as I want to put some courgettes there this year. This may sound like a mad question but which way up do you plant the seeds or do you lay them flat or on their side or does it make no difference? 
. Will probably sow them indoors in pots first.
Ah BJay - chuckling baby
. My neice just emailed me some pics of her girls (2 and 10) which I've been oohing and aahing over.
Nice cake Bunny
Are you dressed up in your best greenhouse attire today Gary? You looked very smart last time we saw you in there
Harlow Carr looks stunning. Love that sort of planting.
Started my begonia tubers today-will not be sowing tomatoes just yet-will start the dahlias again in a few weeks
Well they will be cool. They are outside in the plastic playhouse!
probably too cold for them to even germinate yet, but my figers were itching, and I was doing some other veggie stuff, so did a few toms and peppers as well. 