Wintersong, this house is a 1900's farm workers cottage. The best thing we could do with it, would be to knock it down and start again.........oh for the money. I wish it was a 'grande maison'. It would be nice to have somewhere where there was a square corner.
Do you find them quite straightforward- anything tricky? I see you have yours in pots- is that better than in the ground or is it just a personal choice?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Nothing really tricky Fairygirl but when in pots you should change the soil every spring and you must be careful not to damage the roots when doing it. We have them in pots so that we can bring them in over the winter as they are tender and make beautiful indoor plants too. Also, although, heavily improved our underlying soil is clay and they don't like soggy feet!
Thanks Clive. What I find confusing about them is that they are supposed to prefer damp soil and can be grown at pond edges yet some are obviously the opposite! I suppose each variety has it's own needs. Think the species one especially is hardier and can be grown as a marginal as long as the water doesn't freeze. I expect the coloured varieties will be more tender.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just want to say I appreciate the photos. I don't visit this thread too often because it makes me a bit envious of the size of the gardens! It is lovely to see what people have done, though, and illustrates exactly why we love gardens.
As I've only just joined & live in SW France I thought I'd add a few photos of my garden .
Camelia beside patio
Summer clematis on patio trellis
Clematis Montana rambling along side fence
Euphorbia polychroma loves life here but didn't seem to thrive in the UK
My husband's pottagère & view to our poplars at the end of the back garden
Summer clematis climbing along a side fence
Juvenile windbreak of photinias & variegated shrubs overlooking fields up to next village
Old well in front garden planted with arum lilies & aquilegias
Magnolia stellata in front garden
I particularly like this Albezia tree because the flowers remind me of the 'clock' dandelions we blew as children but these flowers are more delicate & the palest shades of pink. Never seen them in the UK. Twice tried to grow a Chocolate Albezia (has gorgeous aubergine coloured leaves) but they both died. Too expensive here to keep buying more.
Buddleia which I grew from a cutting overlooking evening sunflowers
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Wintersong, this house is a 1900's farm workers cottage. The best thing we could do with it, would be to knock it down and start again.........oh for the money. I wish it was a 'grande maison'. It would be nice to have somewhere where there was a square corner.
As promised Fairygirl my black Calla lily enjoying the sunshine!
I have an old stone French farmhouse, there is so much more land in France and houses and land are cheaper.
What gorgeous colours lone gardener.
I love looking at other people's gardens.
Clive -that's a little stunner!!
Thanks for sharing
Do you find them quite straightforward- anything tricky? I see you have yours in pots- is that better than in the ground or is it just a personal choice?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Nothing really tricky Fairygirl but when in pots you should change the soil every spring and you must be careful not to damage the roots when doing it. We have them in pots so that we can bring them in over the winter as they are tender and make beautiful indoor plants too. Also, although, heavily improved our underlying soil is clay and they don't like soggy feet!
Thanks Clive. What I find confusing about them is that they are supposed to prefer damp soil and can be grown at pond edges yet some are obviously the opposite! I suppose each variety has it's own needs. Think the species one especially is hardier and can be grown as a marginal as long as the water doesn't freeze. I expect the coloured varieties will be more tender.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just want to say I appreciate the photos. I don't visit this thread too often because it makes me a bit envious of the size of the gardens! It is lovely to see what people have done, though, and illustrates exactly why we love gardens.
GG. As Im sure you know its not the size but what you do with it that matters!!!
When you don't even know who's in the team
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
As I've only just joined & live in SW France I thought I'd add a few photos of my garden
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Camelia beside patio
Summer clematis on patio trellis
Clematis Montana rambling along side fence
Euphorbia polychroma loves life here but didn't seem to thrive in the UK
My husband's pottagère & view to our poplars at the end of the back garden
Summer clematis climbing along a side fence
Juvenile windbreak of photinias & variegated shrubs overlooking fields up to next village
Old well in front garden planted with arum lilies & aquilegias
Magnolia stellata in front garden
I particularly like this Albezia tree because the flowers remind me of the 'clock' dandelions we blew as children but these flowers are more delicate & the palest shades of pink. Never seen them in the UK. Twice tried to grow a Chocolate Albezia (has gorgeous aubergine coloured leaves) but they both died. Too expensive here to keep buying more.
Buddleia which I grew from a cutting overlooking evening sunflowers
Buddleia with butterfly
Campsis tree beside rear patio
Container shrubs & hanging baskets on rear patio