Dovefromabove

MORNING FORKERS

Many Happies to Mr Nutcutlet 

I've been out and filled the bird feeders - there's a family of newly fledged blackbirds keeping their parents very busy out there 

I've emptied recycling bins and taken the pot of peelings and teabags out to the compost bin.

I've phoned Aged Ps' Res. Home and asked them to remind them that I'm not doing my usual Saturday morning visit this weekend.  I'll send them a postcard from Sunny Stamford - that'll give them a little something to show the others and talk about.

Now I'm sitting down with a mug of strong cafetiere coffee - Italian blend  to have a quick noodle with you lot .... 

Petrol lawn mower

I just clicked on his name and saw what he'd written for his personal details etc 

Petrol lawn mower

Louie - if you look carefully you'll see that this thread is over a year old - the problem has been solved by now.  

Afraid that's what happens when you use random Googling to try to promote your business 

Hello to all

Which area of our gardening experience are you most interested in Louie?

You can start the ball rolling by telling us about your gardening experiences 

It's a shame that you're so far away from the UK, otherwise you could offer us all a discount for your business 

Plant identification please

Yes, agree with Nutcutlet on the IDs.  Yes, Vinca/periwinkle can take over if you let it, but it's jolly useful in some places where virtually nothing else will grow, and it's easy to keep within it's own space, just cut the runners back to stop it spreading.

Its little blue flowers are gorgeous - we've got some establishing itself under the ashtree where we hang the birdfeeders - it's the only thing that will stand up to the pigeons scratching about looking for the seed that drops from the feeders.

Small urban garden......

Lovely fruit trees Kirsty - I love trained fruit trees 

But they won't screen the nearby houses for Beccrow - I think Gardening Grandma's idea of a pergola will fit the bill - any trees big enough to screen will make the garden darker and the roots will cause problems.

potatoes

What variety were they?  I don't know of any that should be planted in Feb 

Hope the hand is on the mend

Mother in Law's Tongue

It might have been a bit too hot in there, if it hadn't been used to it - maybe give it a bit of shade until it toughens up - my current one is on a west-facing windowsill so good light but only direct sunshine in the afternoons which is suiting it fine, but I have had them on south-facing windowsills in the past which were equally fine.  This one is immediately above a radiator so mornings and evenings in the winter it's toes get quite warm and it doesn't mind that at all, neither does it seem to mind the heating not being on during the day.

I would give yours a bit of shade in the hottest part of the day until it toughens up, and keep it fairly dry.  Do you have somewhere in the house which would suit, rather than the greenhouse?

MORNING FORKERS

Good morning all - bright golden sunshine here but a few clouds appearing in the west.  

I've got to spend this morning sorting seedlings and baby plants out so that I can leave them unattended until Monday lunchtime - I think the coldframe with a bit of shade and plenty of ventilation should be fine for most of them - the baby toms can be in the studio with their toes in damp gravel trays.  

What's more important - will the hedgehogs miss me? 

Oh, and I must remember to fill the bird feeders before I leavel!

Good Evening FORKERS

What a lovely weekend you have planned WW - enjoy 

I'm heading up the wooden hill now - sweet dreams everyone - see you in the morning.

Hosta flowering - shall I or shan't I?

Butterflies

Hellebore Addiction

Hedgehog Watch!!!

The average gardener

Growing giant pumpkins

Back to the top?

Windchimes

Battening down the hatches

Signs of Spring!!!

Protecting the outside tap from frost

Ash tree disease!

Weeding - a forgotten skill? Discuss ....

Berry-eating birds will need more help this year

Strange seed pods - any ideas?