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I've cleaned out my greenhouse
Hi all, after years of neglect I've cleaned the glass inside and out, (except one side that will have to wait til the hedge is cut).
I've asked all the spider to leave, removed their webs, the snails and the dead insects, cleaned out the dirty pots and put them in the shed, removed the mouse nest from under the potting bench and now there's room to grow something.
Am I too late to do cuttings from such as rue, thymes, Persicaria 'Red Dragon' and dianthus?
In the sticks near Peterborough
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Well done nut! Must get my shed done soon - I think there's a barbecue in there which I was given but have never used (and never will) so I could use the space for some of the endless stacks of empty pots I never have space for. I'd have a go at the cuttings - nothing to lose!
Well done Nut Look forward to seeing some cuttings in there, I would try them; you've got nothing to lose
Brilliant nut - and we'll want proof that you're doing those cuttings too
I layer and peg down dianthus as I've never been successful with them as cuttings so hope you do better than me!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks all, I'll get on with it. I was very successful with cuttings of Dianthus 'Mrs Sinkins' in the past. To give you an idea of how long ago, Geoff Hamilton showed me how to do it
I've had a bit of a run down time but I'm building up to it again now, even vaguely discussing with OH opening for ngs again. (eventually) He's keen, I know it's not ready.
Fairy, I buried Mrs Sinkins in gravel and it was a success. I must see if there's anything else I can do that with.
I noticed a very strong looking Persicaria RD emerging from the compost heap as well, must rescue that
In the sticks near Peterborough
I don't think I'm attentive enough for lots of cuttings if they're needing any kind of cossetting or attention nut. That's why I like that method for dianthus
I think lots of plants might take that treatment. I'll let you do the experimenting while I build containers and fences....
I used to have Mrs Sinkins - was thinking of getting her again for this garden. Dianthus are great plants for any style of garden - they have great structure, beautiful 'perfect' little flowers, tactile foliage, wonderful scent and are great in containers. What more do you need?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Lack of attention to cuttings is one of my failings Fairy
In the sticks near Peterborough
Well done! I'm meant to be clearing mine out to dismantle it ready to dig the foundations and then rebuild it alongside the second greenhouse ready for my over wintering and grand starts to 2015 but...
But, I'm all to familiar with but Clarington
In the sticks near Peterborough
Nut Bet you soon fill it with things. I'm waiting for 2nd coat of sealant on my concrete floor then I can go and play Thank you for your GH advice and we got one same make as yours