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I grew Cosmos for the first time last year and they were flowering right into November (in East Lothian), with assiduous deadheading on my part. I planted some seeds at the end of February this year...
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Claire, thanks for that, I’m in east Lothian too and Purity grew so well for me. I’ve delayed seed sowing as we’re away for a week soon…I plan to sow before I go so they can germinate while I’m gone…...
View ArticleComment on Do gardening blogs give bad advice? by Jackie sons
I think that gardening blogs can give good advice if the writer has a clue about the subject. However alot of tips to gardening are self explanitory. Also, blogs can be very helpful if a person has...
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by Heidi
Your site is hilarious and boy can I relate. Sometimes i just stare out at our windows for what seems like forever to hubbie, just imagining new ideas and things I want to add to the garden. I had a...
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by The StopWatch Gardener
Thanks Heidi — I have had exactly the same kind of dreams. Sometimes in my dreams I’m wondering about with a seedling I just dug up from the garden and I can’t find a pot to put it in. What are we...
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by SussexSarah
I think we need a new word. Addict suggests we need curing. I think its more like being addicted to oxygen. If you aren’t you’ve got problems!
View ArticleComment on Stairway to slug heaven: a ladder dedicated to the frogs I love by...
I love frogs and am so disappointed that we have no frogspawn in the ponds this year. (see...
View ArticleComment on Rare plants for rare disease research – supporting NA by Amelia
I wish you success and good weather for the 5 May.
View ArticleComment on Rare plants for rare disease research – supporting NA by The...
Thank you so much Amelia for leaving your positive thoughts.
View ArticleComment on Stairway to slug heaven: a ladder dedicated to the frogs I love by...
Sarah – I’ve seen one of our frogs so far this year but that’s all; I’d love to see them using the ladder, but it wouldn’t be right to plunk them on there and just snap a photo (*ponders the ethics of...
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by The StopWatch Gardener
Sarah – Ooh good point! Gardening fanatic maybe? You have to admit there is an element of mania about it!
View ArticleComment on Rare plants for rare disease research – supporting NA by Lesley Baker
I’ll donate something for this, & will ask my colleague too. V busy with family visiting, but will let you know what, & send pics, later. Good luck with it! Lesley
View ArticleComment on Rare plants for rare disease research – supporting NA by The...
Dear Lesley, you’re a star, thank you, I saw from your website that you are also supporting motor neuron disease. Really appreciate your assistance; don’t hesitate to give me a ring if you have any...
View ArticleComment on Rare plants for rare disease research – supporting NA by The...
What could be better? I’ve just heard from Marc Diacono that he’d like to help us, and Sue Wyn-Jones from Crug Farm Nursery will also make a donation to support the event on 6 May. Please folks...
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by SussexSarah
oh yes I sure admit that – hence the name of my most recent post “Tulip Mania” http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=319525011754789199#editor/target=post;postID=2202661866865286104
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by SussexSarah
sorry let’s try that again – the real title for the blog is http://www.alittlesliceofeden.blogspot.co.uk/ I just forgot where I was!
View ArticleComment on Rare plants for rare disease research – supporting NA by The...
Huge thanks to the other nurseries who have agreed to support Rare Plants for Rare Disease Research: Sarah Raven and Kevok Garden Plants, along with the gorgeous Winton House, a historic home and...
View ArticleComment on Fields of dreams: going Dutch at Keukenhof this spring by Nitty...
Well, I’m convinced. I’ve added this experience to my bucket list! Absolutely gorgeous.
View ArticleComment on Ten signs you’re obsessed with the garden by Gareth
Oh dear it appears I’ve got a problem by the sound of it. When I think back I started this obsession when I was around 12 years old when my dad gave me a corner of his garden do my own thing in. Is...
View ArticleComment on New Year’s gardening resolutions I can live with by Gareth
My resolution was to take as many pictures for my collection of plants and shrubs in full bloom and as I could for my gallery on my website. I might not be the best photographer but is doesn’t half...
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