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I potted up some begonia tubers in compost and lightly covered them in soil in the middle of April. Then I put them in my greenhouse and when there was no sign of any growth, moved them into the house. I have been waiting patiently for them

grow, encourage their stems to weave together to create a glorious mass of foliage.Take cuttings of the plectranthus and overwinter in a frost-free conservatory or greenhouse. More ideas for growing begonias and plectranthusIncrease your plant stock

. The fern can be replanted in the garden.More advice on growing shade-loving plantsGrowing shade-loving hostas.Creating a pot display of begonias and ferns.Potting up a shade-tolerant display of ferns, violets and hostas.Learn how to take begonia cuttings.

around the plant roots with your fingers. If frost is forecast overnight, cover the pot with horticultural fleece.AdamPlant begonia tubers in pots, hollow-side uppermost. Then grow on in a greenhouse until ready to plant up.Many of these plants are tender

in a cool, lightly shaded spot.AdamWhen it's flowered, cut back the begonia and move it indoors. The ferns can be repotted or enjoyed in the garden.More planting combinations for shadeGrowing shade-loving acer and ajuga.Grow plants for shade

to begonias? Any help greatfully received Bev it depends on how the plant is growing, if it looks bushy enough then dont bother but always be careful to allow the plant to reach a decent size before you nip out the growing tip, and try to pot on the growing

this summer but one of them started to grow leaves about 3 weeks ago and it is growing quite well now. What should I do? Keep it planted or store it? The other corm shows no life. I have begonias out side in big potts, should i bring the tubers in after

be doing that again Am growing begonias from tubers for the first time this year, would love any advice on how to get the best from them. I am a novice, but a keen gardener and I too am about to pot some begonia tubers for the first time. Any advice? Also

begonias grow in shade. If green then hostas, Brunnera Jack Frost; if purple, I have a heuchera Plum Pudding in a pot in shade, perhaps other varieties of heuchera as well. Hosta would be a good idea, and I could keep an eye out for slugs !! I will have

to encourage early fruitingStart sowing seed of summer bedding and crops that need a long growing season to mature, such as pelargonium, petunia, verbena, salvia, lobelia and begonia