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Having just priced up the materials to build the planter I was thinking about, that isn't happening... near on £200 of wood!So, whatever I go for has to be happy in a 2ft diameter pot, unless I get a larger pot

I have never understood the appeal of a red velvet cake. It's just a basic, boring sponge witha smattering of cocoa powder and red food colouring.

@Howard Stone

It just looks like some die back to me. I'd prune it out although might be a bit late now as it may bleed.

I've got a few seeds just outside in pots, been there all winter, hopefully they will show around April or May, if not they will stay for at least one more winter before I give up on them.

Amazing what a small amount of sunshine can do.In the greenhouse.

As well as the Lonicera nitida another which may do well is Griselina - evergreen, quite fast growing and doesn't appear susceptible to disease.

Job done -- with the help of a friend. Thanks for all the suggestions.

@Palustris I'll wait for it to flower. It's wedged itself between a geranium and a veronica. If it behaves like the lesser jobs, it's unlikely to do any harm.

The use of straw is often recommended to keep the fruit above soil level and therefore clean. It can also help to deter the Vine weevil from laying it's eggs at the base of the plant allowing any grubs to then attack the roots. Another deterrent for that problem is a good layer of grit or...

April starting to open ...

I presume it was a slimey one. If the dog or cat is up to date with the spot on treatment the ticks should just fall off. I don't think all spot ons kill ticks though.

Hello allThanks for the Replies, it is appreciated.Kevin

Morning All,Many thanks for your replies and advice, we took it on board so we'll wait and see what happens. The trees are very old, if you push them they rock in the ground so I doubt they'll last much longer. We lost one at the back end of last year that had completely gone, so much so that...