Really Chicky, so they all smell differently? I am just on a website at the moment looking and can't decide what colour to get, I'm thinking pink or white for the Christmas presents? I'm only doing 4 (I hope my friend isn't stalking me and reading this )
Does it warrant a new thread, chicky? I'm a bit frugal with my thread openings ...I just expected to tag it onto this one.
OL, these indoor hyacinths are usually grown in bowls/pots without drainage holes to avoid spillage accidents & subsequent damage to valued furniture.
The drainage issue is dealt with by using specially formulated 'bulb fibre' rather than compost.....this contains (amongst other things) charcoal to prevent stagnation.
Real stingy person, moi. I don't buy special compost, just ordinary stuff of my own. Putting in a few small pieces of wood cinders from the stove will keep the soil sweet. Ordinary pots with a saucer under is what I use, but of course if they are for presents you have to be on the safe side. The bulbs really have enough energy already in them so don't really need feeding but if they are to go in the garden afterwards I do feed before they are finished.
Said I was stingy, didn't i? David likes those ready madeup pots from m and s etc. they look pretty with moss and all, but I think they are reeely dear.
Said I was stingy, didn't i? David likes those ready madeup pots from m and s etc. they look pretty with moss and all, but I think they are reeely dear.
I beg yours I made those up, myself!
I still think usinmg bulb fibre would be advisable...apart from charcoal, it contains other stuff such as oyster shell and remember homemade compost would include unwanted fertilizer.
Oh, and IMHO growing your own is also reeely dear...although there are certain advantages.
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Really Chicky, so they all smell differently? I am just on a website at the moment looking and can't decide what colour to get, I'm thinking pink or white for the Christmas presents? I'm only doing 4 (I hope my friend isn't stalking me and reading this
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Does it warrant a new thread, chicky? I'm a bit frugal with my thread openings
...I just expected to tag it onto this one.
OL, these indoor hyacinths are usually grown in bowls/pots without drainage holes to avoid spillage accidents & subsequent damage to valued furniture.
The drainage issue is dealt with by using specially formulated 'bulb fibre' rather than compost.....this contains (amongst other things) charcoal to prevent stagnation.
Thank you David
It's up to you whether you tag instructions in to here, I suppose if anyone is looking up a similar subject it will come up anyway.
Real stingy person, moi. I don't buy special compost, just ordinary stuff of my own. Putting in a few small pieces of wood cinders from the stove will keep the soil sweet. Ordinary pots with a saucer under is what I use, but of course if they are for presents you have to be on the safe side. The bulbs really have enough energy already in them so don't really need feeding but if they are to go in the garden afterwards I do feed before they are finished.
I should be able to pick up some nice cheap pots from a pound shop, they can be reused afterwards too
That's a good idea. Hester, I could use some of the burnt wood bits from my word burner.
Said I was stingy, didn't i? David likes those ready madeup pots from m and s etc. they look pretty with moss and all, but I think they are reeely dear.
I like them too but I'm hoping I can make something just as pretty and it will mean so much ore making / growing it myself
I beg yours
I made those up, myself! 
I still think usinmg bulb fibre would be advisable...apart from charcoal, it contains other stuff such as oyster shell and remember homemade compost would include unwanted fertilizer.
Oh, and IMHO growing your own is also reeely dear...although there are certain advantages.