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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 6, 2014 18:27:22 GMT
Caught one mole so far and that seems to have stopped the damage to one big central island bed. That is something at least OB - there seems to be so many molehills around here this spring as well..wonder i it has anything to do with the mild winter.. RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 12, 2014 17:59:32 GMT
These Daffs are the ones a friend bought me last week. They've opened out beautifully and smell divine. Thought I'd share.   |
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 12, 2014 18:20:46 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 12, 2014 19:33:17 GMT
Thanks Jasmine I was very pleased that they're scented as well. Must get some more next time I'm in M&S. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 13, 2014 5:44:55 GMT
They really are splendid Ladygardener - wouldn't say no to a prezzie like that either !! RF |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 13, 2014 5:59:19 GMT
Pity cut flowers don't have names - they'd be lovely in the garden. My Magnolia is almost fully out.  This year the toning Narcissi round it won't be in flower. They're only just appearing!  The Cowichan primulas have clumped up well.  |
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 13, 2014 13:50:15 GMT
These Daffs are the ones a friend bought me last week. They've opened out beautifully and smell divine. Thought I'd share. They look beautiful LG  a vase of pure sunshine |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 13, 2014 15:49:31 GMT
Thanks very much Chuckles, that's what I think too. |
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Post by scarecrow on Mar 16, 2014 14:02:07 GMT
 Wood Anemone on Rockery |
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Post by scarecrow on Mar 16, 2014 14:09:28 GMT
  Pulsatilla on Rockery |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 16, 2014 18:25:42 GMT
Oh I do love these - all mine have died but I they are on my list for getting new ones... RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 17, 2014 8:20:04 GMT
 Lovely colours here, good shot owdboggy. |
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Post by owdboggy on Mar 17, 2014 9:30:52 GMT
Mine are out too, but this photo is from Scarecrow.
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Post by Jilly on Mar 17, 2014 15:27:51 GMT
 Wow, what a stunning colour scarecrow. I'm in the sunny south too, but mine are still only little tufts of leaves. Don't know how I missed your bunch of Daffs Ladygardener, they're so pretty. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 17, 2014 15:36:10 GMT
 Oops sorry owdboggy. scarecrow I ment you. Thanks Jilly, I've brought some home from the allotment today as those ones are in the compost bin now.
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Post by owdboggy on Mar 17, 2014 16:02:31 GMT
This is Pulsatilla grandis. It rarely sets seed. Got some last year and so hopefully I will have some nice lilac coloured babies next year. Trouble is they do cross with the purple ones so no guarantee of colour.  |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 18, 2014 6:29:01 GMT
scarecrow - what a fabulous colour!  Here's my Akebia quinata (cream form) in flower. It's always ahead of the maroon one. 
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 18, 2014 7:08:15 GMT
That's lovely Geranium - mine is out too. I am always surprised that the flowers are so small in real life! |
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Post by owdboggy on Mar 18, 2014 10:45:34 GMT
Just found out that this Scilla is, S. rosenii  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 18, 2014 11:25:05 GMT
I love it owdboggy, I'll have to have a google and see if I can get hold of some of them. I love the way it has blue and lilac tones and the flowers hang down like little lampshades.
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 18, 2014 15:18:33 GMT
This is Pulsatilla grandis. It rarely sets seed. Got some last year and so hopefully I will have some nice lilac coloured babies next year. Trouble is they do cross with the purple ones so no guarantee of colour. Rather delicate aren't they - lovely!! scarecrow - what a fabulous colour! Here's my Akebia quinata (cream form) in flower. It's always ahead of the maroon one. I do love this - I had the maroon one for year and loved it - unfortunately we had to get rid of it last Spring. I would get another one, especially this cream one but OH would never be happy with another one...gorgeous though. Just found out that this Scilla is, S. rosenii You really do have some lovely plants owdboggy!! RF |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 19, 2014 6:22:53 GMT
That's a new one on me. It's lovely. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 19, 2014 6:48:50 GMT
That's a new one on me. It's lovely. That made me smile Geranium - do I detect a quick note on the nearest scrap of paper you can find !! RF |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 20, 2014 5:36:23 GMT
I do have an indexed book where I write the names of plants I'd like, Rosefriend, but yes, I've jotted the name on a scrap of paper for the moment.  |
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Post by Barbara on Mar 29, 2014 11:54:27 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Mar 29, 2014 11:56:27 GMT
 This osteo has flowered all winter long under the window in the front garden. |
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Post by Barbara on Mar 29, 2014 11:57:45 GMT
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Post by Jilly on Mar 29, 2014 12:37:09 GMT
Love the wallflower Barbara it's such a vibrant colour. It's amazing about the Osteos this Winter isn't it, yours still look lovely & neat though, mine look like they all need a good haircut, but then I'd lose the flowers  |
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 29, 2014 13:47:48 GMT
Your wallflowers are a real splash of colour Barbara and I am slightly (just a very teeny bit) jealous that you and @jiolly kept your osteos going and mine are just dusty twiggy things! I am not going to take it personally! |
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Post by pothead on Mar 29, 2014 14:05:56 GMT
One of my favourite flowers barbara, they look lovely . There is nothing like the scent when your pottering in the garden at this time of the year . I cut a few head off into a tiny vase but the scent just isn`t the same as outdoors |
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