David, I'm a bit behind with your SP thread, as I wasn't getting notifications I've lost track and my Sweet Peas are now planted out on their trellis. Sorry I'll go and look for it.
PP that clemmie is Crystal Fountain. I only planted it last year, bought it in England. Wanted it for ages but couldn't find it in France. Glad you like them. I have more, but they aren't out yet.
GD, I am the main gardener, OH is the under gardener, he mows the lawns and does DIY. It does get hot in July and August, in the 30s, but there are thunderstorms and I do water. But I water the pots much more often than the garden. We have underground rivers in this area as there is limestone rock and caves. Last year there was a general Dordogne hosepipe ban but my local water board said there was plenty just here. The Maire said I could always water my vegetables.
We've just had a very wet winter and a wet spring.
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Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
You have struck lucky with your garden position Busy, but even, so those clematis and other flowering plants are gorgeous and obviously well tended. Yes my husband also does the mowing and other heavy stuff, but my artistic flair hasn't flared yet - perhaps one day the teaming of plants to make eye catching displays will just attach to me - I live in hope. Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures with us Busy.
I agree Pdoc. There are plenty of plants for damp and dry shade. I find hardy geraniums very useful too for splashed of colour and lathyrus vernus, Lathyrus aureus is lovely just now
Hi Pdoc. What is the variegated plant in the first picture and the one with the tiny white flower one up from the bottom please? I have an area of very damp shade. Would they be suitable or do they prefer dry? Is the other white one Solomon's Seal? My neighbour has offered me some of that but her's is out in bright sunshine.
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David, I'm a bit behind with your SP thread, as I wasn't getting notifications I've lost track and my Sweet Peas are now planted out on their trellis. Sorry
I'll go and look for it.
PP that clemmie is Crystal Fountain. I only planted it last year, bought it in England. Wanted it for ages but couldn't find it in France. Glad you like them. I have more, but they aren't out yet.
GD, I am the main gardener, OH is the under gardener, he mows the lawns and does DIY. It does get hot in July and August, in the 30s, but there are thunderstorms and I do water. But I water the pots much more often than the garden. We have underground rivers in this area as there is limestone rock and caves. Last year there was a general Dordogne hosepipe ban but my local water board said there was plenty just here. The Maire said I could always water my vegetables.
We've just had a very wet winter and a wet spring.
Last edited: 17 May 2016 18:50:01
You have struck lucky with your garden position Busy, but even, so those clematis and other flowering plants are gorgeous and obviously well tended. Yes my husband also does the mowing and other heavy stuff, but my artistic flair hasn't flared yet - perhaps one day the teaming of plants to make eye catching displays will just attach to me - I live in hope. Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures with us Busy.
March 2016 and the same space today
Wow! Well done, looks so much better and more ecological too.
What a great transformation Faywray - so much more interesting and a great use of the space. You have the vision that I lack - one day perhaps....
Shade does not have to be a problem. Some pictures from a border in deep shade today.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
I agree Pdoc. There are plenty of plants for damp and dry shade. I find hardy geraniums very useful too for splashed of colour and lathyrus vernus, Lathyrus aureus is lovely just now
Hi Pdoc. What is the variegated plant in the first picture and the one with the tiny white flower one up from the bottom please? I have an area of very damp shade. Would they be suitable or do they prefer dry? Is the other white one Solomon's Seal? My neighbour has offered me some of that but her's is out in bright sunshine.
1. Variegated Astrantia.
2. Cornus Canadensis.
3. Yes.
They all like a bit of moisture, but as always, it depends how wet is wet!
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Oh it was a bit questiony wasn't it? Sorry about that.
That astrantia is gorgeous. I am definitely having some of that for somewhere. I have a garden that ranges from pond to powder so I'll find somewhere.