Alpine Gardening

Thank you They are planted where my low flow irrigation runs so watering will be no problem.I feel like such a newbie because for years and because I didn't have the time, I went with quick colour by pretty much using only annuals. These perennials are great. So far I'm have been fairly...

That's it, Zigs. Wall Pennywort. It's only just started to throw a flower shoot. Thanks.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thanks Pete,sent you an email

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

Looking forward to following your project Trever.

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

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.