Hello Tara and James, you may want to put some spring flowering bulbs, like tulips or daffodils, in a pot so that you'll have some colour in spring. You can always put them in the ground once you know what's what in your garden. It's a fun way to kick off your gardening hobby! Hope you get the bug!
Hi Tara, I was in a similar position to you a couple of years back. Be patient and you'll be surprised what comes up. The best thing I've found is to take photos throughout the year so you know what bulbs come up and what the flowers look like etc. It's amazing how quickly you forget even if you think you won't so it's really useful to look through them and see how the garden changes throughout the seasons so you can decide what to keep and what to plant.
Where ever I have moved there has never been anything in the garden. Neither plant, bird nor bee. So I have always had to start from scratch. But as my brother pointed out I have always left a garden full of food for these insects and birds.7 years later, I have done it again! Also a pond for any other vertebrae that might need to eat and breed. All we could do with in Tiverton is some sunshine and warmth, but as there is a shortage of this I plant what does grow
You can plant them now in 3inch pots. Keep them going in a greenhouse or even a windowsill overwinter and they will flower for you next summer. If you save the seed until next year and plant it then you will be lucky to see flowers before 2015.
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Hi Tara, I was in a similar position to you a couple of years back. Be patient and you'll be surprised what comes up. The best thing I've found is to take photos throughout the year so you know what bulbs come up and what the flowers look like etc. It's amazing how quickly you forget even if you think you won't so it's really useful to look through them and see how the garden changes throughout the seasons so you can decide what to keep and what to plant.
Where ever I have moved there has never been anything in the garden. Neither plant, bird nor bee. So I have always had to start from scratch. But as my brother pointed out I have always left a garden full of food for these insects and birds.7 years later, I have done it again! Also a pond for any other vertebrae that might need to eat and breed. All we could do with in Tiverton is some sunshine and warmth, but as there is a shortage of this I plant what does grow
lve just taken seeds from lupins can you tell me when lve to plant them next year thanks
You can plant them now in 3inch pots. Keep them going in a greenhouse or even a windowsill overwinter and they will flower for you next summer. If you save the seed until next year and plant it then you will be lucky to see flowers before 2015.