WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by nuthatch » Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:12 pm

:flower: Your garden's way ahead of mine, greenfinch :)

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by greenfinch2 » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:59 pm

I dont know why ,they have very little shelter.

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by peregrine » Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:00 pm

We are about two weeks behind in SW Scotland. Its been very wet these last few weeks so can't even start to tidy up.

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by nuthatch » Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:47 am

Plenty of seedlings near two of my seed feeders :laugh:

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by greenfinch2 » Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:14 pm

Does any one have any ideas about Lavender if it falls fowl to Frost ,I bought dozens last year from Lidl and they did well but they have now turned all black they are very sad looking. :rolleyes: :wave2:

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by Placido » Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:34 pm

Dozens ?!?!? :eek:
Black leaves can surely point to frost damage unless the ground is waterlogged, Greenfinch, in which case they might be drowndead (I made that word up as well :P ).
Have you pulled one up and checked the roots ??

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by Willpar » Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:01 pm

Hi greenfinch. I believe lavender likes near enough full sun and well drained soil. Like placi points out they could have got wet feet. I think it is hardy enough to withstand frost.

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by Jacksparrow » Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:23 pm

A wee bit of advice required please. I popped into Lidl today and they were selling Agapanthus Africanus roots cheaply. What I need to know is when is the best time to plant it. I can find out nearly everything else I want to know like where it can be planted but not when :shrug: I am thinking it is now and if no-one knows the definitive answer that what I'll do. :)

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Re: WHAT'S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN ??

Post by Placido » Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:08 pm

In spring, Jacksparrow. Plant the crown 2" deep and in full sun (don't like shade).
RHS gives full details.

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