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than in the fall itself spring tantaliizes. yesterday it was 72 F with cloudless skies. today it is in the 30's with snow blowing on a cold north wind, the mountains hidden in the blizzard. alliums are above ground, giganteum-not my favorite-grows

in for awhile and see if they'll grow more. Is there anything I can do to improve their chances? Will caning them up help at all? We don't seem to have any garlic experts here at the moment, I didn't get any replies when I asked the same question a few days

Welcome to the plants forum, the place to discuss dahlias, conifers, alpines, cacti, culinary herbs or … any other plant that interests you. Share growing tips, recommend a variety or post photos of a mystery flower. Daniel Haynes Editor

the circle is a very small patio area in the same coloured stone, enough for a garden bench and at about 45 degrees across the circle is a small deck which is slightly raised to create height interest.  We have a huge cornish palm growing up through

of it though as any disturbance exposes the soil and then they can get in to lay eggs.Dahlia lover - in various pots I grow honeysuckle, geraniums (cranesbill), heuchera, jasmine, London pride, hebe, clematis, campion, passion flower, hellebores, Japanese

hot summer a couple of years ago, we realised we would have no shade. So we held back. Then I became alarmed about the scarcity of birds, bees and butterflies and decided to go for a "wild garden". In particular, I let a patch of nettles grow. We have

finished the cleaning so will be heading out there soon. Lotso f tidying to do Hello, I'm excited about the new growing season too. A lot of the beds have now been cleared of weeds and dead plants, others have been cut back and there are lots of spring

and Lavender still in flower, plus new leaves coming on a deciduous Honeysuckle, and all our bulbs (Daffodils, Alliums, Spring Crocus and Dwarf Irises) all sprouting like it's Spring...amazing! The osteospermums I potted up to put in the greenhouse

ago and have been unable to get rid of it since, or stop its relentless spread!I love alstroemerias and have many different ones in my garden. I really hate any kind of weed !Now what are they good for ....I love and grow carnivorous plant

makes us all want to get started, putting our own gardens in order.I now look forward to Friday evenings again and watching your garden grow and to learn from one who really does not mind getting her hands stuck into the soil. A real informative