Tilley Bancroft

Purple leaved climber

My goodness, Goldilocks! You're my very own plant guru! Please don't think I'm obsessed with purple though!

Bought 2 more fuchsias today

That is so beautiful! I'm definately ordering one!! Or maybe two...
Thanks for the advice, ill grow in pots and overwinter them in me greenhouse

Bought 2 more fuchsias today

What's a good purple -y one to train into a standard? I've always wanted to try that!

Help with seating area

Have you got a photo of the area now, and perhaps a link to the seating you like?

Purple leaved climber

I'm looking to grow a climber in a south facing area of my garden, I'm particularly interested in the plant having interesting foliage, preferably purple. Any suggestions? My colour theme is orange, purple, green and white for that bit of the garden, and I'm a seed sowing addict so any plants that I can grow in my un heated greenhouse would be nice Moon on a stick...

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Wait a cotton pickin minuet, Nutcutlet has seen enough cake?
Is this even possible?

MOB rants

I love the fact that you're as worried that he thieves your choc, MMP, but are utterly livid he didn't throw the empties!!
Surely some form of penance is in order? Along with secret hiding places for the good stuff as per GG's suggestion
Mmmmm. Now, where's that box of chocs
*disapears off to raid the cupboards*

Runner bean quandry

Pretty sure we just used paper towel when we did it about 25 years ago was a great series of lessons.

Beginner failing miserably.

Just a word from a fellow novice...

Last year was my 1st season gardening, and I really struggled with seed sowing especially early in the season. That being said, I persevered and with a LOT of trial and error (moving seed trays around, trying less or more water, uncovering and covering, direct sun, 1/2 shade etc) I started getting results!
I am now completely hooked, and bought myself a tiny greenhouse this year which is now absolutely packed! I love it.

Don't get me wrong, there were many fatalities, I managed to kill quite a lot (sheepish grin), but the survivors were my heros!

Easy flowers to get going, snap dragons and calendula, easy veg, courgette (which has been mentioned quite a bit here already) and broad beans.

My poppies remained a disaster, so let me know if you manage to get yours going!!!

Don't give up, and don't shun plug plants

Tx

Ugly planter

I like the idea or nasturtiums, Petal.
Perhaps if the planter was painted a deep purple, with the orange and yellow blooms cascading over the edges...

Gardens to visit

Any suggestions where hubby and I can potter round this weekend?  

Purple leaved climber

Any suggestions?  

1st ever greenhouse!

Grape vine for my band stand....

Need advice on best variety of sweet grape I can plant to grow under the clear roof of our decking...we lovingly call it the band stand :)