Is it me or have plant prices suddenly rocketed? Had a look at Sarah Raven site and the prices seem really expensive for 9cm pots. I know some of the varieties you don't get elsewhere but even so...........
'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
Hogweed I have to agree with Aym she has always been a bit more expensive. I prefer to hunt out smaller nurseries that aren't going on name. If I see something I like then I search for that specific item and see who's got the best offers.
Aym I had some plants turn up in awful conditions from a supplier last year. Still trying to resolve two lots. That's why this year will be the ones that did well or responded quickly to any concerns or smaller/ less well know companies. I need to try and reign in my love of the exotic and unusual and get back to some more hardy basics. Mind you I'm going to give Oca a go (New Zealand yams) they are on offer with marshalls today. ?
Don't think we have any Wilco's up here. And the selection of perennials up here from nurseries isn't good. So mail order is the only way to go if I want specific genera never mind varieties !!
ive had a look at the Peter nyssen site and it looks good for the more common stuff so may go there and put a smaller order into Sarah raven's.
go to the best nursery here and check out how much 2-3 litre pots of commoner stuff would be.
'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
Would like lilies but I can't risk them with the cats. I think Dahlias really are on the upturn, they were out of favour for a fair while but people are buying again. Well we all seem to be ?. Life is too short Bookertoo, enjoy your plant shopping.
Jenny your kitties look adorable (and mischievous)! Beautiful markings.
I few years ago I bought some clematis from a website called 'The Clematis Man'. They were really good value and very healthy. There was a thread on it somewhere (2014 so a while back).
Im going to try and kerb my spending this year.....but I've already got a wish list and aspirations to widen my borders!!
Like you say though, life is short so live it up in whatever way makes you happy.
Ooooh, do get a kitty from Cats Protection league. Our Sydney was 8 yrs old when we got him and he is just adorable.
Been trying to write a message for ages but difficult with the iPad freeze error etc that keeps happening to me on this site
and now i have big bull dog head keep trying to rest on my key pad!
Loving all your posts. I brought the pink blueberries and honey ones too last year and this year i have brought in the managers specials area at Wyevale black currant, raspberry and fig
last year i got from the same section a little peach tree and had five peaches from it i planted in pot and have in front garden which has peach theme. My friend advised to ensure blossom did not get wet and i kept under porch until well into spring. I need OH to bring back under porch again soon!
Jenny your cats are gorgeous
Took so long to type this that i have forgotten what else i was going to say!
Thank you Tootles and Beaus they look pretty but they are both gits. ?
Beaus you have a honeyberry that is like a shrubby blueberry, is that the one? I bought one of these a few years back and it tastes foul. Can you let me know when you get fruit if it's ok as I might just have a duff one.
My Japanese wineberry might actually be two young cuttings in the same pot, will investigate this later in the growing season. My Oca have just arrived and i picked up some seed potatoes at the garden centre. Looking forward to things growing now. ?
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Is it me or have plant prices suddenly rocketed? Had a look at Sarah Raven site and the prices seem really expensive for 9cm pots. I know some of the varieties you don't get elsewhere but even so...........
Hogweed I have to agree with Aym she has always been a bit more expensive. I prefer to hunt out smaller nurseries that aren't going on name. If I see something I like then I search for that specific item and see who's got the best offers.
Aym I had some plants turn up in awful conditions from a supplier last year. Still trying to resolve two lots. That's why this year will be the ones that did well or responded quickly to any concerns or smaller/ less well know companies. I need to try and reign in my love of the exotic and unusual and get back to some more hardy basics. Mind you I'm going to give Oca a go (New Zealand yams) they are on offer with marshalls today. ?
Don't think we have any Wilco's up here. And the selection of perennials up here from nurseries isn't good. So mail order is the only way to go if I want specific genera never mind varieties !!
ive had a look at the Peter nyssen site and it looks good for the more common stuff so may go there and put a smaller order into Sarah raven's.
go to the best nursery here and check out how much 2-3 litre pots of commoner stuff would be.
dahlias and lily bulbs - trying to be good, but suspect I shall fail as ever - but I will try - honest!!
Would like lilies but I can't risk them with the cats. I think Dahlias really are on the upturn, they were out of favour for a fair while but people are buying again. Well we all seem to be ?. Life is too short Bookertoo, enjoy your plant shopping.
Adore lilies, and have never stopped growing dahlias - cannot think why fashion comes into it
but such is life
Enjoy your shopping too - we all will I hope.
Jenny, pollen-free lilies are available. I have ordered 'Lilium Elodie!
Jenny your kitties look adorable (and mischievous)! Beautiful markings.
I few years ago I bought some clematis from a website called 'The Clematis Man'. They were really good value and very healthy. There was a thread on it somewhere (2014 so a while back).
Im going to try and kerb my spending this year.....but I've already got a wish list and aspirations to widen my borders!!
Like you say though, life is short so live it up in whatever way makes you happy.
Ooooh, do get a kitty from Cats Protection league. Our Sydney was 8 yrs old when we got him and he is just adorable.
Been trying to write a message for ages but difficult with the iPad freeze error etc that keeps happening to me on this site
and now i have big bull dog head keep trying to rest on my key pad!
Loving all your posts. I brought the pink blueberries and honey ones too last year and this year i have brought in the managers specials area at Wyevale black currant, raspberry and fig
last year i got from the same section a little peach tree and had five peaches from it
i planted in pot and have in front garden which has peach theme. My friend advised to ensure blossom did not get wet and i kept under porch until well into spring. I need OH to bring back under porch again soon!
Jenny your cats are gorgeous
Took so long to type this that i have forgotten what else i was going to say!
Thank you Tootles and Beaus they look pretty but they are both gits. ?
Beaus you have a honeyberry that is like a shrubby blueberry, is that the one? I bought one of these a few years back and it tastes foul. Can you let me know when you get fruit if it's ok as I might just have a duff one.
My Japanese wineberry might actually be two young cuttings in the same pot, will investigate this later in the growing season. My Oca have just arrived and i picked up some seed potatoes at the garden centre. Looking forward to things growing now. ?