We're thinking about a native hawthorn to replace the ashtree, and then in the shade underneath it a selection of hedgerow-type plants, from Hedge garlic and foxgloves to primroses and varieties of lamium - then blending that into more of a sunny perennial and prairie-type bed pushing out into the lawn - if that makes sense.
I've just discovered that a hedgehog has made it's home in the log-pile behind the ash tree ...... that is of course what was intended, but hopefully it won't mind moving slightly sideways while the tree-man does the dread deed
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
My orchids are on a nw facing window in the bathroom so frosted glass. They get watered once a month or so with tap water and have just been fed for the first time ever. They are about 7 years old. Two out of the 3 are flowering at the moment.
'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
Removal of tree went well and has improved that bit of the garden. More shrubs planted to provide hedgehog habitat, but I think old Hefty didn't survive the mild winter of last year. We don't see him any more, but there are others around
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
They like rootling through low growing shrubby growth that is similar to a hedge-bottom. Also Acanthus Mollis is reputedly a favourite haunt of theirs, but it can be a bit of a thug so beware.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
The only observation I would make is that dunking in water for an hour once a week seems excessive from everything I've learn about them. We dunk ours for about 10 minutes every couple of weeks and they seem to be happy with that. As long as the roots are plump, not shrivelled, it doesn't need watering again.
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Hi 'Jess'
Golly-gosh!!! Is she seven already???
We're thinking about a native hawthorn to replace the ashtree, and then in the shade underneath it a selection of hedgerow-type plants, from Hedge garlic and foxgloves to primroses and varieties of lamium - then blending that into more of a sunny perennial and prairie-type bed pushing out into the lawn - if that makes sense.
I've just discovered that a hedgehog has made it's home in the log-pile behind the ash tree ...... that is of course what was intended, but hopefully it won't mind moving slightly sideways while the tree-man does the dread deed
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Sorry everyone, been off site for a bit and only just saw latest comment...
Dove, did the ash go peacefully and what became of your resident hedgehog?
our teeny London gardens don't have any hogs sadly - too many dogs, plus no through routes.
in my next home, which will hopefully be the last, I'd love to start a Hedgehog Street, if there are none there either.
orchids all died, rather predictable :-( but I have a new one, being chucked out by a neighbour, which I'm reviving - so far so good :-)
Hi Jess
Removal of tree went well and has improved that bit of the garden. More shrubs planted to provide hedgehog habitat, but I think old Hefty didn't survive the mild winter of last year. We don't see him any more, but there are others around
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Good to hear from you, Dove
after such a long time.
Do hedgehogs like certain plants in particular? Am planning ahead, for the day when I shall have them traipsing happily through my new garden!
For now, I'm waiting for this dreary, miserable weather to end, so I can finally resume a bit of pottering in my tiny garden, here in London.
I have rarely been so keen for winter to draw to a close...
They like rootling through low growing shrubby growth that is similar to a hedge-bottom. Also Acanthus Mollis is reputedly a favourite haunt of theirs, but it can be a bit of a thug so beware.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Sorry - got distracted by post arriving. Meant to say good to see you here too.
We lost Ma in April, a year after Pa passed, so I'm officially an orphan now, but as I've been retired three years now it had to happen sometime
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Ah, I'm sorry Dove
mine are at an age where they suddenly seem elderly and frail, for the first time ever.
It's frightening how quickly that happens...
Hiya Jess - good to see you again. Thanks for your kind thoughts.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
The only observation I would make is that dunking in water for an hour once a week seems excessive from everything I've learn about them. We dunk ours for about 10 minutes every couple of weeks and they seem to be happy with that. As long as the roots are plump, not shrivelled, it doesn't need watering again.