How Does our Garden Grow?

Luchia

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/905314#Comment_905314

are those Sweet Williams? I’m currently growing some at the moment, such a lovely flower.

My Jasmine took a few days to establish but it’s showing signs of new growth now so can’t wait to see the flowers next year!

One of my Clematis is currently sneaking steroids lol it’s growing rather rapidly at the moment so might have to bind it to trellis more on the next decent weather day

Albus_Scope

Weirdly our clematis was also doing the zoomies recently. I think they've been enjoying the rain and sun.

I got to use one of my first home grown chillis yesterday, it was dead exciting!

Luchia

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/909561#Comment_909561

It seems to be the Clematis Montana that’s been affected the most, last few weeks it’s doubled in size and already reached the top of the trellis so now I’m training it onto the fence which was the plan but wasn’t expecting it to reach the fence so quickly.

The plan is to have one fence covered with Jasmine and another covered with Clematis Montana.

I think with how unpredictable the weather has been is causing a growth spurt with the clematis.

onedayatatime

@Luchia yes, they are Sweet William, also one of my favourites. A lot of mine have already turned to seed, so I've been collecting the seed heads and shaking them out ready to grow next year. 👍

I'm already starting plans for the garden for next year 😁 I think I'd like some sort of sensory garden. I would really like a little seated area surrounded by the plants. I've shown my plans to my son (who does the physical work 😁) I can grow plants in the greenhouse but cant plant them out.

Can I ask, what do people do to disguise those big ugly rubbish bins and all the other rubbish for collection?I've got two of the big bins, black/green, a blue box for glass and all the recycling bags. Its all a bit ugly!!

Luchia

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/910231#Comment_910231

You can buy “Bin Sheds” which hide the bins really well, sort of like a cupboard outside for your bins, you can get them with trellis on the sides with completely hide the bins from view, Also some really nicely designed ones to go with garden furniture

Sandy_123

Weeding today the far left ones were the 10p plants I bought

Rosie_Scope

Ooh, looks very tidy @Sandy_123, and what a bargain for those plants!

Sandy_123

Shattered now tho looks better tho

Luchia

Bought 6 lovely young Rhododendron today, I know there a bit controversial but I couldn’t resist

Albus_Scope

Quick update on the veg patch. I've certainly underestimated my ability to keep chillis alive. But very happy to have just picked my first harvest of cucamelons.

Now will I be brave enough to try one? 🤔

Sandy_123

Oh wow loving the home grown produce

Albus_Scope

I have a lot of cucumbers and cucamelons now. So I guess I'll need to have salad with dinner. 😊

Bluebell21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/911263#Comment_911263

I love them have several in my garden. I do not let them grow too big.

Teigr

Have you tried the cucamelons yet @Albus_Scope ?

They look like little alien pods.

Albus_Scope

I've tried two so far @Teigr they looked oddly intimidating! The first one was too ripe, so was a bit bitter, but the smaller one was very nice. A bit of a shock to the tastebuds, as they don't look like they should taste like a sweeter cucumber. I think they'd be very nice pickled.

Teigr

I reckon my dog would eat them @Albus_Scope ,she's a big fan of cucumber and melon.

Albus_Scope

Maybe I can send you some seeds for next year as a special dog treat hahaha. My guys tend not to be so keen on fruit or veg, other than Doofy, he loves a bit of spinach.

michael57

23 pages i would just like to say i am proud of every body who has made a post or reads it take a old farmers pat on the back long may it continue

michael57

Sandy_123

Yes it's been a good thread