In the Garden

[NotPink]

Naughty Muntjac. Love the pink flowers.

 

[NotPink]

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My garden mint hanging basket. By the end of the summer it will have grown four fold ~ a tasty accompaniment with lamb.
WL

Great idea might copy that one.

 

[Wirrallass]

I was wondering what to do with a spare mint I've got, what a good idea, a basket. 🙂

Lovely pix. Luv Hydrangeas. I've managed to persuade the Clem up the Hawthorns. It was lovely this year.
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I've made mint hanging baskets for years Birdy. Makes lovely mint sauce to have with lamb. Good luck with yours.
WL

 

[Wirrallass]

My homegrown potatoes are coming along nicely 🙂
WL

 

[Wirrallass]

I think this is a succulent but does anyone know what it's called please? There wasn't a label on it when I bought it.
WL

 

[grovesy]

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I think this is a succulent but does anyone know what it's called please? There wasn't a label on it when I bought it.
WL

I am afraid I don't but I like the colour of the flowers.

 

[NotPink]

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I think this is a succulent but does anyone know what it's called please? There wasn't a label on it when I bought it.
WL

I think it is a Lewisia Cotyledon ...Cliff Maids...a semi evergreen perennial...may lose some leaves in winter but they will regrow.
If you use a phone or tablet there are two plant identity apps.
One is called Plantnet and the other is Googlelens. They are not 100% accurate but a great guide.

 

[NotPink]

California poppies are reseeding and multiplying. such a gorgeous uplifting display.

 

[grovesy]

I have about 3 or 4 differnt types, I tend to just leave them to self seed, my next door neighbour has no luck growing. Though I can't grow stuff in my garden she can in hers.

 

[NotPink]

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I think this is a succulent but does anyone know what it's called please? There wasn't a label on it when I bought it.
WL

See my post below I have found out what its called. 'Cliffs Maid.'

 

[SB2015]

My winter window box is still going strong.

glad not to need to be doing the spring summer replacements yet.

 

[SB2015]

Great idea might copy that one.

I like the idea of mint hanging baskets. That would keep it in check.

 

[Wirrallass]

I think it is a Lewisia Cotyledon ...Cliff Maids...a semi evergreen perennial...may lose some leaves in winter but they will regrow.
If you use a phone or tablet there are two plant identity apps.
One is called Plantnet and the other is Googlelens. They are not 100% accurate but a great guide.

Thanks NotPink, grateful ~ will go search those apps.
WL x

 

[Wirrallass]

I am afraid I don't but I like the colour of the flowers.

Thanks grovesy ~ yes they're very pretty flowers.
WL

 

[Wirrallass]

I've planted Nasturtiums in a basket this year for a change in the hope they'll trail downwards 🙂
WL

 

[Wirrallass]

I think it is a Lewisia Cotyledon ...Cliff Maids...a semi evergreen perennial...may lose some leaves in winter but they will regrow.
If you use a phone or tablet there are two plant identity apps.
One is called Plantnet and the other is Googlelens. They are not 100% accurate but a great guide.

You are correct NotPink thank you. It is Lewisia Cotyledon commonly known as Cliffs Maid. Thanks a bunch. What would I do without this forum!
WL

 

[Robin]

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My homegrown potatoes are coming along nicely 🙂
WL

We ate some of ours yesterday, I went and rummaged in one of the pots and found enough for a meal.

 

[Felinia]

I think I'm lucky to live in a beautiful part of Devon. I spent this afternoon lazing.

 

[Ditto]

Some fabulous gardens on here and so neat and tidy! I've got the one here an utter mess, as soon as I do one bed and start another it's not long before the first wants doing again. I can't keep up. Fun doing it though. 🙂

How long does compost take to cook? Did I ask this already? I have a terrible confession to make, as after years, decades really, of having myriad composting bins and being really into composting I've never actually got to the stage where I use any of it! I keep adding to the top so it's never done and then the thought of getting it all out of the bin defeats me.

 

[Wirrallass]

My garden is relatively small in comparison to some forum members lovely gardens. The lawn is a work in progress atm ~ re-seeding in parts. Most of my plants & shrubs are in tubs til I decide permanent spots for them.......
WL