diggingdoris

Your gardenersworld.com wishlist

I have used parts of the site for a while now, but have only recently started using the discussion boards, and I'm enjoying all the comments.

One thing I would like on 'My Scrapbook' is the chance to sort my cuttings alphabetically. Sometimes I look at the list and wonder if I've added my new plant or not. Then I have to search all through the cuttings to see. Not everyone might like to list theirs in A-Z format but it would be nice to have that option, if possible.

Campsis radicans

A friend has given me one of these after I admired hers last year. On searching for info on how to grow, I see several sites that call it 'very invasive', so I'm not sure where to put it. Has anyone out there had problems with one of these?

How do i plant Morning Glory

I grew some last year. BUT BEWARE- I planted out 10 lovely healthy 8inch seedlings, but by the next morning they had all been munched! Obviously a very tasty breakfast for the slugs/snails.

old magazines

Have you tried looking in the charity shops, there are often gardening magazines, or gardening books in them. They are usually quite cheap. I've got some old copies but you would really need to sit for ages and read through them

Why Miss Bateman?

Oh ! I'll keep a close eye on my new one I've just planted. It had several buds on it so I can't wait to see the flowers open. It's a family name of my grandmother so I really want this to grow in her memory.

Scented flowers

You didn't say what sort of plants you wanted. In my opinion you can't beat hyacinths or lilies for fragrance. But maybe you don't fancy bulbs. Pinks are great but from one extreme to another how about 'Magnolia grandiflora' The scent from the flowers is fantastic. Flowers are 10-12 inches across and bloom from June to October. Well mine does . See my photo by my name, bees love it.

Border plant

Kru I' m a big hebe fan and there are so many different ones I'm sure you could find one to suit. My neighbour has a hedge of them in her front garden. They are evergreen, have  lovely flowers and a long flowering period. I have small leaved ones, red leaved ones , tall varieties and short ones too. Such a wide variety,so I'm sure you could find something to suit you if you searched a bit.

Feathers in Compost?

I add some to my bin about once a month. I use a bucket so that the neighbours don't know what I'm doing. It seems to help make some good compost, I'm sure it's better stuff since I started doing it 2 years ago. I also put in  hair clippings when I cut hubbies hair and when I brush the dog. The smelly water from vases is full of good bacteria , and I read that the water veg has been cooked in helps break down as well. So I do all these.

What's the weather like in your area?

Yes I remember that David K. There does not seem to be the same kind of panic yet! I'm here on the edge of Colchester Essex where we have had heavy rain showers every day since the hosepipe ban began! We've a reservoir near here and I must agree it is frightenly low. I'm doing my bit with 3 butts and as many recepticles as I can find full of lovely rain. Just wish I could save more at the moment while it's pouring, but space is at a premium.

Talkback: Lemon verbena

Can I do any of these things with lemon balm? I have had a plant for years and just love the smell when I'm gardening near it. It does spread new seedlets all over the border if you're not careful though.

flowering rhubarb

Hypericum Magical Red Star Pruning?

Scrapbook problems

When to prune

Buddleia pruning?

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Wintering Fuchsias

cucumber numbers

Deutzia dilemma

buried snails

Non climbing beans

Trachelospermum jasminoides

Poorly Aucuba

can't get a photo on

Is this a euphorbia