3: Gardening Diaries ...

[Upsy Daisy]

Yes, I knew he was in the big store across the road as there were posters everywhere.....think he was just taking a break!

No I suppose we shouldn't grumble, compared to some our weather isn't that bad. I have a friend who lives in South Africa and whenever she comes over it always stuns her how green our country is......so we should be grateful to the rain I suppose

 

[Zenj]

Morning all early frost but the sky is blue and sunny. Logan I buy Wilco ericaseous fertiliser £2 a litre bottle .

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Sun!!....you have s.s.s sun!!!
We have this ...taken a few minutes ago.

I bear no grudges..... enjoy your day @Zenj...grrrrr!

 

[Zenj]

alp
I have used Epsom salt for years as a folier feed find it benefits all plants and lawns I buy from eBay or amazon cheaper than gc ,eg

Yes, there seem to be good, relevant reasons for using Epsom salts for plants. Epsom salt helps improve flower blooming and enhances a plant's green color. It can even help plants grow bushier. Epsom salt is made up of hydrated magnesium sulfate (magnesium and sulfur), which is important to healthy plantgrowth.

 

[Zenj]

I bear no grudges..... enjoy your day @Zenj...grrrrr!
It makes a pleasant change for us to get sun I know what beautiful summers you get in Hampshire my better half worked for John Lewis for a long time before she retired ,and had
Quite a few family holidays at Leckford and toured Hampshire and visited Longstock water gardens every time we went lovely part of the country

 

[Upsy Daisy]

The Water gardens aren't far from us...we go quite often, near by Stockbridge is lovely too, would love to own one of those stunning houses on the banks of the River Test.........in my dreams!!

@Zenj ,can I start watering in Epson Salts now, I have a shrub ( can't for the life of me remember it's name at the moment.....it will come to me that needs needs ' greening up ' I bought some for this purpose as recommended.......but not sure when to start using it.

Thanks

 

[Mark56]

My only real claim to fame is Monty Don at Hampton Court, oh and Adam Frost Monty is tiny!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Is he!!!!! TV is so misleading!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

My Dad knows Charlie Dimmock

 

[Zenj]

/upsy-daisy
Ref Epsom salts 1 tablespoonful to a gallon of water mix well give them a good drench
I usually do once in May and another in August if your shrub is all ready in leaf you could do now on a dry day ,Some gardeners sprinkle a small amount in a circle around the plant not touching it and let the rain water it in .They also say this way keeps the slugs off ?

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Thanks @Zenj.......it has leaves, it a Skimmia Rubella....if that helps

 

[alp]

alp
I have used Epsom salt for years as a folier feed find it benefits all plants and lawns I buy from eBay or amazon cheaper than gc ,eg

Yes, there seem to be good, relevant reasons for using Epsom salts for plants. Epsom salt helps improve flower blooming and enhances a plant's green color. It can even help plants grow bushier. Epsom salt is made up of hydrated magnesium sulfate (magnesium and sulfur), which is important to healthy plantgrowth.

I remember seeing a video in which a woman holds up a bag of Epsom salt, saying how it will do something to the plants and make them bloom beautifully. Zenji, could you please send me a link in pc please? Cheap and cheerful link please!

 

[alp]

My only real claim to fame is Monty Don at Hampton Court, oh and Adam Frost Monty is tiny!

Naff! Monty is not as tall as Adam Frost, but he's not tiny. Beardshaw was said to be tiny. I remember your photo of Monty in Hampton Court. Hampton Court was always so beautiful.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

My parents were born and raised in Hampton, still have family up there now.....Hampton Court is so lovely

 

[alp]

Been in T shirt and shivering all 2 hours outside, mending the dodgy fence son and I put up. Sun is still out, but cold.

River Thames bordering the palace court, so beautiful! Much better than Buckingham Palace!