20th March

Joy of joys the seedlings in the greenhouse are now popping up.
The garden furniture that Scott has repainted looks like new.
Despite the strong wind and rain the bulbs have survived, thought they would be flattened.
Have decided to move a few plants once the weather is settled, a change being as good as a rest.
Have ordered some Agapanthus Twister hope they grow as good as they are pictured, they are white and blue.
I am amazed how much the Hyacinths have multiplied long may it continue.
The shrubs are now showing new growth will take cuttings shortly.
The Camellia is as ever great, it really responds to being fed with   the Ericaceous feed, we are alkaline here, though must admit the flowers are not quite  as big as they should be.

Well today is the first day of Spring, so looking foreword to the warmer weather, hate the cold.

9th March

9th March
Well at last I am able to access my blog, for some reason for ages I couldn't!!!
At last spring seems to be well on its way, after the dismal winter months to see all the Spring bulbs is a joy.
For some reason the Carnation cuttings that did so well continued to do so and were flowering even at Christmas, I have just trimmed them back and hoping they will be just as good this com
ing summer.
The seeds I have sown in the greenhouse are very slow, especially the Rudbeckia which were excelent last year, I grew some for a friend, lets hope they pick up soon.
The Arum Lilies have gone mad so have had to be reduced by half.
The Hellebores are in full flower, my daughter likes the dark red {almost black) ones best. For me the one I think is called Charity that has ever green leaves is best.
I have had to admit defeat and get a gardener to do the heavy work and this includes the hoeing and weeding, old age and my backproblem being the reason, I can still do the rest.
Have started some tomatoes for my son, he kept the seeds from some he enjoyed, heres hoping they fruit.
Just pruned the Mahonia, it has as ever been excellent.
I am hoping the Begonias i grewlast summer have made tubers, they seem to be firm so keeping my fingers crossed as I had such a great display last year.