Get them on Facebook Marketplace for £1 each! That's what I've seen others do.I got carried away (first time having a greenhouse) and sowed 50 tomato plants today
i was not thinking it through haha
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Getting new plants today now it's properly spring! We're getting an arch put in above the little steps we have going from patio to grass and I'm excited for that, it will look so nice.
My back yard was just concrete and had rotten decking covering half of it. I asked the landlord if I could remove the decking and build a bed for plants instead, so my yard is a little oasis. I have done it all on the cheap; lots of the plants are cuttings that I have taken when out and about and the plant bed was made from old bricks. I have also made a teeny tiny garden on the pavement on the street, where there was a patch that didn’t have concrete on it and now is filled with plants. In summer, my yard is the one with butterflies, the odd bee (RIP sweet bees) and some birds, whereas the neighbours down the row just have cat tit in theirs. Haha. My house is also filled with plants, as I love them so much. 🪴
I copied the tomato slice, planted sunflowers and busy lizzies from seeds.
I already have spring onions and some garlic growing. The Chilies didn't work for me either.
I have one packet of straw flower seeds.
Everything is in containers. I am determined to do something with the small outdoor space that I have. I've been watching a lot of balcony garden videos for inspiration.
I already have spring onions and some garlic growing. The Chilies didn't work for me either.
I have one packet of straw flower seeds.
Everything is in containers. I am determined to do something with the small outdoor space that I have. I've been watching a lot of balcony garden videos for inspiration.
Made an impromptu trip to the garden centre today and came away £75 lighter but with a load of summer flowering plants for two of my flower planters where stuff has died over the winter. I filled in the gaps with some camomile seed and put some lemon verbena in a pot where I had a camomile last year which unfortunately died. My alliums are budding and I put a few freesia bulbs in dotted around. I have been putting in lots of flowering plants to attract bees and butterflies.
We‘ve got a table and chairs at the back of the garden but it’s quite a sun trap and can be not very nice to sit in when it’s hot so we’re looking at putting a couple of sails up at the front and side of the shed (garden office) to make it a bit more bearable plus it will stop all my pots at the front of the shed getting full sun and drying out.
We‘ve got a table and chairs at the back of the garden but it’s quite a sun trap and can be not very nice to sit in when it’s hot so we’re looking at putting a couple of sails up at the front and side of the shed (garden office) to make it a bit more bearable plus it will stop all my pots at the front of the shed getting full sun and drying out.
I spent about 3 hours mowing the lawn today and mulching everything with the grass clippings, as well as covering two compost heaps in a good layer of them. We keep a lot of long grass meadow areas for the Summer so I was mowing all the paths and areas around beds etc. as well as an area we use as a lawn because it's the flattest part of the garden. It was knackering but satisfying. I also did a bit of sweeping around the patio and driveway and some pruning.
Really want to get my tomatoes and courgettes out but it's still too cold at night so will have to be patient for another month or so...
Really want to get my tomatoes and courgettes out but it's still too cold at night so will have to be patient for another month or so...
Poundland have a box of wildflower seeds for £2.
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Having a container only garden can work so well, so I am sure whatever you do will look beautiful. With the exception of making a flower bed, the rest of my small yard is filled with plants in pots and containers. I recommend getting a small fig tree, as they grow well in pots (their energy goes towards producing fruit, rather than growing into a larger tree) and for the last couple of years, mine has produced loads of fruit. I got my fig from a sweet old man that I once met on the street, when I was looking at some flowers and we got into conversation, then went to his beautiful garden, to see all of the stuff that he had grown. He was fabulous and my partner as a little worried that I was going to run off with him, as I was in love.
Thanks for the tip!
I added a Rosemary and mint plant to my garden. Both are currently indoors and in the kitchen. The Rosemary needs to repotted, but I don't have any more pots at the moment. I bought coriander seeds from Sainsbury's for around £1.20 and soaked them for a day before planting 2 days ago. Some root development is visible.
I also bought new compost, didn't get the organic one this time as there was a £3 difference.
My sister bought me a wildflower mix which I wanted and I sprinkled some of it today. Some of my spring onions do look weak. The others are fine. I learnt that you're supposed to let the roots grow longer if you're starting in water before planting in soil. I moved mine on day 4, and that hardening can be done at a slower pace. Going from the kitchen to outside is traumatic. I got the ends from two bunches from my mother, so the second batch will learn from my mistakes.
No visible updates on the tomato, busy lizzie or sunflower seeds.
I've been looking at Dwarf fig trees. I'll order it in soon perhaps in may. I'm trying not to get too carried away when I get obsessed with a new hobby.
My sister made the same joke that I should start chatting to the gardeners at a local park.
Summer for me as a child was always the smell of Jasmine in my grandmother's garden and watermelons.
I added a Rosemary and mint plant to my garden. Both are currently indoors and in the kitchen. The Rosemary needs to repotted, but I don't have any more pots at the moment. I bought coriander seeds from Sainsbury's for around £1.20 and soaked them for a day before planting 2 days ago. Some root development is visible.
I also bought new compost, didn't get the organic one this time as there was a £3 difference.
My sister bought me a wildflower mix which I wanted and I sprinkled some of it today. Some of my spring onions do look weak. The others are fine. I learnt that you're supposed to let the roots grow longer if you're starting in water before planting in soil. I moved mine on day 4, and that hardening can be done at a slower pace. Going from the kitchen to outside is traumatic. I got the ends from two bunches from my mother, so the second batch will learn from my mistakes.
No visible updates on the tomato, busy lizzie or sunflower seeds.
I've been looking at Dwarf fig trees. I'll order it in soon perhaps in may. I'm trying not to get too carried away when I get obsessed with a new hobby.
My sister made the same joke that I should start chatting to the gardeners at a local park.
Summer for me as a child was always the smell of Jasmine in my grandmother's garden and watermelons.
Are you a fellow rat lover, @rainbowlemon ? 
Today I took the plunge and planted out my yellow courgettes. There are no frosts in the foreseeable future so I'm just going to hope they do well! I'll have to be consistent with watering, though, as it's so dry already this year. We need some good downpours of a few hours to drench everything nicely.
I also planted out the rest of my sweet peas so now there's a full teepee of them, although I still have a few cuttings rooting in water from when I pinched out the tops.
Today I took the plunge and planted out my yellow courgettes. There are no frosts in the foreseeable future so I'm just going to hope they do well! I'll have to be consistent with watering, though, as it's so dry already this year. We need some good downpours of a few hours to drench everything nicely.
I also planted out the rest of my sweet peas so now there's a full teepee of them, although I still have a few cuttings rooting in water from when I pinched out the tops.
My sweet peas have been absolutely useless this year so I’m going to start again. Might make things a bit late but nothing ventured and all that.Are you a fellow rat lover, @rainbowlemon ?
Today I took the plunge and planted out my yellow courgettes. There are no frosts in the foreseeable future so I'm just going to hope they do well! I'll have to be consistent with watering, though, as it's so dry already this year. We need some good downpours of a few hours to drench everything nicely.
I also planted out the rest of my sweet peas so now there's a full teepee of them, although I still have a few cuttings rooting in water from when I pinched out the tops.
My garden is looking verrry dry already. Pfffft
I'm sick of it! We have lots of young trees planted in the Winter just gone, and I didn't want to have to be worrying about watering them all Spring and Summer in case they die! And all the pots are drying out instantly every day, too.
I've got two water butts, reuse washing up water etc, still not enough.
Looks like the rain is coming in a few days and will be watering our plants plenty next week! Hopefully everyone's water butts will be topped up again.
Today I potted up some sunflowers which were looking miserable in a seed snail, but they are struggling. I also pricked out a few lettuce seedlings but have more to do, just not enough pots.
Today I potted up some sunflowers which were looking miserable in a seed snail, but they are struggling. I also pricked out a few lettuce seedlings but have more to do, just not enough pots.
The story behind the profile picture is that it’s the same as someone I followed on Twitter (Jikkyleaks). It’s supposed to be a lab rat.Are you a fellow rat lover, @rainbowlemon ?
I don’t mind small mice, but a real rat would scare me.
My council has planted new trees with water bags, that promise slow release.
I bought some new plants for my two barrel ponds today and had a bit of a shuffle around of what’s there. The existing plants died back over winter but are starting to leaf again. I put some barley things in to help with the blanket weed.
Went to a local Garden Centre today, it's now part of a chain & seemed expensive compared to the bargain stores & supermarkets I usually find plants, but seen this unusual plant & treated ourselves.
The flowers puff out like pillows
Picked up 4 Geranium plugs in Aldi for £1.99
Dog says she likes them
The flowers puff out like pillows
Picked up 4 Geranium plugs in Aldi for £1.99
Dog says she likes them
@Bobby Chariot The Calceolaria is beautiful but your dog is even more so. 