donutsmrs

What do I need for my greenhouse?

Hi meema, my greenhouse is heated by a small electric heater and I also use horticultural fleece when the weather is really cold. I always start my seedlings off in propergators that I put on my kitchen window cill then when they are large enough I pot them on and leave them in the greenhouse to grow on so you might want to get some seed trays or small pots. My greenhouse is isulated with bubble wrap for the winter, I've also got a min max thermometer so that you can see what the lowest and highest temp was. I don't know if you have Lidl near you but this week ours are doing offers on things for the garden and greenhouse like propergators, fleece ect. I to can remember how excited I was about my greenhouse and I just wanted to buy everything, good luck I know you are going to love it. 

Talkback: Dormice

That has got to be the cutest thing I have ever seen.

Ismene Bulbs

Thank you Kate  

Ismene Bulbs

I have several Ismene bulbs, does anyone know when these should be planted. I've never grown them before and they look so pretty. Hope you can help. Thank you

to prune or not to prune

I've had my Buddlielas for several years and both are in large pots. I prune mine every spring by a least a half. Pruning them hard helps promote flowers and they grow a nice shape. I scrape some of the compost off the top and top dress them with new, and I keep them fed and water well all through the summer. Last summer they were covered in flowers and of course butterflies.

Gardeners world

I'm not sure, but I think it is March sometime, so looking forward to seeing it again. It is great to be out in the garden once again.  

Gardens for Dogs

My dog (thats her in the picture) who sadly is'nt with us anymore, came out into the garden with me from a puppy. She did have a habit of biting off the tulip heads in the spring and pulling out munure and rolling in it. All though I would be busy in the garden  I tried to give her attention as well and play with her. It seemed that by including her in the garden it made her less distructive. As time went on she would sit and enjoy the sunshine then come over to me for a bit of a play. I think its just a case of trying to keep them occupied when they are very young.  I really miss her.

Cats

After digging in some pelleted chicken manure, not one cat has been on my veg patch. I have now done the same in the front garden and again no cats have been there. So it looks like it may be working. 

Talkback: Caring for naturalised bulbs

I naturalised bulbs in my lawn several years ago. A couple of years ago we started to alter the front garden and where the bulbs were was where all the rubbish was put and even a bonfire. Now we have laid a new lawn and just the other day several crocus have popped their heads through and are now in flower, it was such a lovely surprise. All my tomato plants are growing really well and I've sown herbs this week as well, they are in their propagators sat on my kitchen window cill. It is so nice to be out in the garden again.

Redesign of garden

They are great raised beds happymarion, I wish my garden was big enough to take 8 of them, I've only managed to squeeze in 3, as you can see.  I still manage to

 grow quite a lot though. This was taken last year.

California Blue Bells

Never Grown These Before 

The Swifts are Back

The sound of summer has arrived 

Still no emails

Talkback: Garden seating areas

I've got two seats in my back garden. One I have had for a long time and is nice and secluded and the other one, my husband got it at a car ... 

Talkback: Early seed sowing

I have sown some tomato seeds this weekend and sweet pea. It is just great to be out in the garden, and it is lovely to walk into a lovely w... 

Talkback: Garden birds

I haven't had many birds in my either, and RSPB Bird Watch was disapointing to say the lest as I hardly counted any birds compared to last y... 

Big Garden Bird Watch

It's Time to count those birds 

Talkback: Building bird boxes

What a brilliant idea for Christmas presents Kate. I've got two blue tit boxes up in my garden one didn't have any birds in it this year as ... 

GW Calendar

Its Shrunk!! 

Talkback: Winter shelter for wildlife

Your little mouse is so cute Kate. I have never had them in the house but I have caught a few in the greenhouse in humane traps, this was ba... 

Talkback: Ash tree dieback

I think it is so sad about these lovely trees and that the powers that be could have done something a long time ago. Had they done so, we wo... 

Talkback: Planting snake's head fritillaries

After seeing these on Gardeners World last week, I would really love to have a go at growing these. They look so pretty and delicate dancing... 

My Lovely Lillies

Something beautiful from Holland 

Sweetpeas

They have been rubbish this year 

Talkback: Snails

I know how you feel Kate, I too have had a battle with them. Unlike you, I do have some runner beans growing, though I did think at the star...