Marygold

Blueberry bushes

I've been debating growing blueberries in a raised ericaceous bed that needs replanting, but it's at the back of the garage and gets very little sun. Will blueberries thrive in the shade?

Talkback: Growing runner beans

What's the weather like in your area?

Been raining most of today here in Bristol. Just checked the 10 annual asters I planted on Sunday........ 2 left !!! How many will be left by this Sunday? 

What's the weather like in your area?

What hasn't been flattened by rain or ripped to shreds by wind has been eaten by slugs. Why do fine days only happen when I am other wise engaged and cannot garden? I have 1 day in 2 weeks when I am free (Saturday). What are the odds on it raining on that day. Have only been able to spend a couple of evenings in the garden so far this year. Hope we get some fine warm evenings before it's too late!

USE BY DATE ON SEEDS

It's always worth giving old seeds a go. Good gardeners never throw anything away! I try them in small pots or on kitchen paper. If nothing germinates, I scatter the rest around the garden and wait to see what happens. I've found that parsnips and some lettuce are the shortest lived.

Potted ponds in Thailand

I've often considered making a container pond as I don't have room for a "proper" one but I've never been sure just how small would be possible. What would the minimum dimensions be to be practical and low maintenance?

Talkback: Gardening jobs for snowy weather

I like the photos Eddie J. You don't always need a "quality" camera to take good photos. A good photographer with a basic camera can get some pretty good pictures.

Marygold