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I have my doubts how it will work with Mediterranean herbs, vegetable beds and greenhouse at the end of that river which naturally would flood this end of the garden. Even he builds a strong wall, the ground will be wet.

Narcissus Laude Narcissus Sailboat just about at its peak Amelanchier about to burst into songLast year’s pelargoniums still flourishing

Yet I manage to produce reasonable crops without chemical sprays year upon year, without visible defects beyond slug damage despite replanting home saved seed .Store sourced seed spuds are not perfect

Yes it sounded like a pittance and only for the destitute when it was announced.

Out for breakfast early, and then over 7000 steps round the fields. Lots of buds appearing on the trees, and quite a few blossoms open. I saw a peacock butterfly on a bank of primroses, and got to pet quite a few donkeys. Bliss! Sadly wasted quite a few hours this afternoon renewing OH’s driving...

I saw one yesterday on Celadines.

One of three Brimstones which settled on the Primroses briefly on our walk around Kingston Lacy NT this morning.

Husband just potted up my patio rose l sat and sowed a small tray of 'Dwarf American Peas', l can just abount manage to sit and sow l pot of seeds l think per day before l need to get back to keep leg elevated as it starts aching so badly. Was told it can take up to 6 wks to heal :( Ordered...

Hazy sunshine 16c on the patio now, Jenny namaste

I have two 6x8 greenhouses, a few too many sown as always, but better too many than too few

That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope. They resemble what are known there as Planter's...

Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine