The diary of two novice gardeners and chicken keepers
Posted in Allotments on May 9th, 2009
Today I treated myself to two climbers from Sainsburys. A Jasmine and a Clematis. Jasmine is one of the first plants that comes to mind when thinking of fragrance for the garden. Both have been planted in the garden behind the picket fence to protect them from ducks, chickens and bunnies. They should look good against the new fence. [...]
Posted in Allotments on Apr 7th, 2009
I have sown a tray of thirty saved Marigold seeds with the idea of planting them in the lean to with the Tomatoes. They are in moist seed compost and on a little heat until they germinate then they will be moved to cooler conditions to grow on a little more. Marigold is a Half-hardy [...]
Posted in Allotments on Mar 26th, 2009
I have sown fifteen seeds of the climber Passiflora Caerulea commonly known as the Passion Flower. I have sown in a small tray of moist seed compost and set on the computer box for a bit of bottom heat. Passiflora caerulea, the common passion flower is very popular in UK and the rest of Europe. It prefers [...]
Posted in Allotments on Mar 25th, 2009
This morning I have potted on the Pulsatilla plants which I received free from J Parker with an order for Clematis. There are six little plants and they all look quite healthy so far. (The pasque flower is said to be a sign that Easter has arrived. The pretty spring flowers are followed by fluffy seed-heads. Pulsatilla [...]
Posted in Allotments on Mar 16th, 2009
I have sown seeds of Pansy Mello 21 bought from alanromans.com. I have sown them two to a module in moist seed compost and put them on the window ledge. I have covered the tray with newspaper as they do not require any heat or light to germinate. (Seeds can be sown in February or March [...]
Posted in Allotments on Jan 31st, 2009
Today I am sowing seeds of Abutilon, bought from Lidl. Abutilon Bella Mixed F1 Hybrid. A half hardy perennial that grows to about 16″. Bella Mix gives a selection of pastel colours blooming continuously. Sow February to April in pots of moist seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or [...]
Posted in Allotments on Jan 19th, 2009
I bought a few potted spring bulbs from Lidl on Saturday and today I repotted the White Hyacinth to grow on indoors. The others will go outside around the damson tree. I am in love with him To whom a hyacinth is dearer Than I shall ever be dearFrom “Hyacinth”Edna St. Vincent Millay http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artapr07/bj-hyacinth.html The [...]
Posted in Allotments on Dec 17th, 2008
This morning was a little milder and so I planted a new rose, Rosa Pascali, alongside the chicken enclosure. There is already a rose there, Rosa Margaret Merrill, which has been in the garden for a couple of years. Both are white and both are scented so they should look good in front of the [...]
Posted in Allotments on Nov 30th, 2008
The Common Snowdrop – They are extraordinarily hardy and can be depended on to flower very early whatever the weather – the colder and gloomier it is, the longer the blooms last. Best planted in light shade. They will grow in most soils but make the best plants in heavier moist conditions. They are most successfully [...]
Posted in Allotments on Mar 28th, 2008
Today I sowed 6 Sunflower Giant seed, three to a 3″ pot. We had planned to try some sown directly at the plots but its so cold and windy down there at the moment. If these make decent strong plants I may sow them all at home. (update – all have germinated after just three [...]
