Jack Straw
I look nothing like him!
I know where she could get some Poppy seeds!
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I know where she could get some Poppy seeds!
schmunk
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Poppy Seeds? Not heard of her but can she play Left Back?
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In the least subtle attempt of Guerrilla Gardening known to man, in a few months time there may well be a line of poppies from my front door into the village. 
Jack Straw
I look nothing like him!
In the least subtle attempt of Guerrilla Gardening known to man, in a few months time there may well be a line of poppies from my front door into the village.
Looking forwards to the photos!
Tricky one (or perhaps not) for the gardeners of NSC.
This tree was very unwell two years ago. It was crowded by other trees and shrubs and young branches were dieing. We cleared around it and pruned (in the Summer - it has wounds that weep sap, so I assumed cherry/plum family). Last year it was a bit stronger and this year it is looking healthy with leaves on all branches and plump healthy stems.
But we have no idea what it is. No obvious blossom so far (unlike all the fruit trees in the garden). Hard to say how old it is. Only clue is the trunk looks a little like a cherry and so do the leaves. Any clues?
This tree was very unwell two years ago. It was crowded by other trees and shrubs and young branches were dieing. We cleared around it and pruned (in the Summer - it has wounds that weep sap, so I assumed cherry/plum family). Last year it was a bit stronger and this year it is looking healthy with leaves on all branches and plump healthy stems.
But we have no idea what it is. No obvious blossom so far (unlike all the fruit trees in the garden). Hard to say how old it is. Only clue is the trunk looks a little like a cherry and so do the leaves. Any clues?
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That's a small tree.
Always happy to help a novice.
Always happy to help a novice.
Hi all,
Apologies for the tangent but I recently recorded a podcast with an expert on gardens in Pompeii. Lots of chat in what was grown, how and other gardening stuff. Seems as if they were very able gardeners.
https://ancientblogger.libsyn.com/the-gardens-of-pompeii-with-jessica-venner
Apologies for the tangent but I recently recorded a podcast with an expert on gardens in Pompeii. Lots of chat in what was grown, how and other gardening stuff. Seems as if they were very able gardeners.
https://ancientblogger.libsyn.com/the-gardens-of-pompeii-with-jessica-venner
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But not THE expert.
Although i am a great admirer of the Pompeiites style:-
Burn it to the ground.
Concrete over.
Never speak of it again.
1066familyman
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Prunus family is rather large. Probably have to see what flowers it produces for further id. And then see what it does after that for full id.
Weststander
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So much potential with your garden and its flint walls.
Other than restoring the tree, do the borders look great in summer?
It was massively over grown when we arrive two years ago. I've focussed on restoring the fruit trees and starting to develop a structure. That wall in the picture is in permanent shade (north side of a 5' wall) so is very subtle with hellebores, epimediums etc. I created a bed on the opposite side of the garden with plants I found all over the place - that's obvs on the south side of a wall (where it is still standing) and mainly perennial. This year will be its first year in full flow - I'm hopeful. Happy to share a pic or two if you'd like.
Weststander
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Hi, yes please.
I've found with new or transplanted perennials that they often really take off in the third or subsequent summer, in that they fill out between plants. I guess that they're developing the root system first.
Another great option for the front of the shady border is the fairly low lying Pulmonaria offcinalis - early food for bees from January to June, with nice blue/violet flowers. I buy plants online from nurseries ... far cheaper and you get to choose what you want.
Hellebores I hear are the same as above, they're on my shopping list.
jevs
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Epimedium is another lovely shade loving, ground cover perennials
South facing border with perennials. Still early in the season and only in it's second year, but starting to come along. I really am pleased to combine the perennials with the fruit trees - which have come back so well from being straggly, unproductive sad plants.
We have flint walls in our back garden, they are the perfect back drop for me. 8-9' on the north side which is good as we have vines on our side and a bell end on the other. the south side is only 4' offering a good balance of light and shade
Mrs Zef has been busy in the front garden, the rear is a building site at the moment, literally kitchen outside until the end of next week . . . . then we can get onto it.
Mrs Zef has been busy in the front garden, the rear is a building site at the moment, literally kitchen outside until the end of next week . . . . then we can get onto it.
Weststander
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Stunning.
I’m interested in exactly that style of gardening. Borders with a load of varied perennials, the occasional shrub, my plan is to also plant some small trees at the back of the borders. With a bias towards native plants, or anything that attracts pollinators.
In effect I have three garden projects, all still works in progress, but coming along nicely and I’m now waiting for perennials to take.
Where I haven’t had the time to plant out a border in time for summer, I seed with chalk downland annuals, also Borage and the biannual Viper’s-Bugloss.
Jack Straw
I look nothing like him!
That's lovely. It looks exactly like a bit of Kipling Gardens in Rottingdean what with the flint wall and mixed border stylee of planting.
Some of the most interesting posts on here are people sharing their garden photos (in whatever stage of development). Come on, don't be shy.
Jack Straw
I look nothing like him!
You've started me off now!
Here's a friend's garden I made over in a butterfly stylee. Before, half-way, summer and spring.
