Chris9

Fig trees

Hi  I am a newbie but want to try and grow more edible garden plants and trees but have limited space.  I would like to grow patio plants and Lilylouise has tempted me on Blueberries in a pot after watching her video of her garden.  My question is, is it possible to grow a fig tree in this country in a pot on the patio.  Would like some advice before I buy a fig tree as they look expensive. I live in the Lancashire area so can get rather cold in the winter but my garden isn't open.  Have you experts got any good advice for me.

Thanks Chris

Our NGS Open Day

Thanks Lilylouise, will certainly look at buying a couple of plants for pots on the patio the family love Blueberries.

I love the video and have looked at it a couple of times including my OH who is amazed at the beautiful selection of flowers and plants, well done.

Regards

Chris

Geraniums

Thanks for the quick response and great info.

I wasn't sure how to take cutting with buds on, thanks for the advice I will take cutting and do Alina as you suggested and pinch out the flower bud of the trailing geranium which has ivy shaped leaves.

The bedding geraniums I have, does the same apply regarding the the shape of the leaves, my bedding gerainium have a dark green tough Ivy shaped leaf so I think they must be hardy. 

Thanks again for the info.

Geraniums

Hi

I have bought some Geraniums and have lost the label telling is it is hardy or not is there a way I would know buy the look of it.  I have bought a trailing one also which is a great colour and going to take cutting but every little bit of growth seems to have a flower bud can i use the leaf of a geranium to use a cuttings.  

thanks regards Chris

Restoring Garden Furniture

Thanks for your quick response, we should have asked before we did all that hardwork today in the heat .  Do you think it would be OK to give it another coat of Teak oil now.

regards

Chris

Our NGS Open Day

Hi again! Lilylouise

I noticed on the video that you had Blueberries growing in a pot, can you tell me which plant you used and what time of the year can I buy one to plant up.

Regards Chris

Our NGS Open Day

Well it puts my garden to shame, what a treat to watch the video and has given me so many ideas.  Thank you it was a delight watching it.

Restoring Garden Furniture

Hi we have inherited a Royal Craft garden set and have been restoring it.  We have washed, rubbed it down and rubbed Linseed onto the wood.  There are areas which were really dry but overall it is in good condition but not sure if Linseed oil is the correct oil to use and also should we be using something that is weather proof.  What do you guys think would be grateful for any advice.

regards

Chris 

Get thrifty

WOW what a great thread for us newbie's off to the carboot sale for me!

regards

Chris

July in the garden!!

Thanks Inkadog, will do as you say and perhaps try in a pot or planter, will start fo look for Colchicums.  Thanks for a info.

Cheers

Fig tree and Canary Palm

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