Alpine Gardening

Ouch It was just a thought. It is rare, but there is seed that should not dry out or it will lose its viability.

The only worry I'd have is that the laurel hedge will quickly start shading the alpines from the light. So you need to ensure that you use toughies like the plants mentioned above, and don't get carried away and tempted by more 'fancy' alpines or ones that really like sun like sempervivums. How...

I agree with that, I will only buy plants arrived that day or at a push 1 day old, in there Sunday and they had loads of dead and dying Fuchsias.

My favourite too Penny flower in 1st pic is so pretty.

Looking forward to following your project Trever.

Thanks everyone The little alpines look super cute and some are even starting to flower already.

Thanks Pete,sent you an email

Hello there Time For window boxes I would go for a mixture of alpine plants that flower at different times of the year also amongst them I would plant some dwarf bulbs....together they would give you such a wonderful show. Helen.xxx.

Kristen. The labels are for outdoor use. (Just seen your post now.) :(

So glad I got this painted yesterday as this morning its bucketing of rain .

How about getting one of those wands that roast the weeds with a flame? Never tried one myself but it should work on gravel.

Next size teacup planted with Alpine plants and blue dwarf Iris.

hi lady gardener anne here thankyou for replying to me on the subject of alpines iwould love to try my hand at this i am shortly to have 2 greenhouses in the garden so i will dedicate the smaller one to the alpines wish me luck i think i will need it

The Alpine Society has the best range of alpine books. Book Sales - Alpine Garden Society You don't have to be a member to buy them.

Alpine Plants by Ardfearn NurseryI've bought recently from this nursery near Inverness. Great quality.

This little Oxalis comes from just one place in South Africa. Very vibrant colour in the flesh.

Thanks again. The problem I have is finding a nursery that will deliver to the island and when I do they want to rob me for the postage. I'll go 'surfing', blimey, haven't used that word in a while and see what's out there.

I wish I had a strawberry pot. Lots of possibilities and ideas to be had. Going to have a look for a second hand pot.

Here's one I did, keeping it 12" away from the wall. Absolutely no need for membrane. The height of the earth on top solves drainage problems.