Margaret Morton, CHS Member, following on from a really interesting talk and demonstration, by a local lady, Sally Seymore, decided to have a go.
Margaret used a succulent, home grown pumpkin and bits and pieces from her garden, including dahlias and pyracanthas berries.
Very simple but surprisingly effective.
NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that John Marshall has been elected to the Committee. John has been a member of the Society for many years and has won many trophies at our flower shows. He is an expert grower of Dahlias and Sweet Peas.
Welcome, JOHN.
New Year's Eve. I look out of my window to see two daffodils in flower. The first outdoor flowers of the year always cheer the spirit. All I had to do was plant bulbs a few years ago and now I am rewarded every year, nature is wonderful! These flowers are a harbinger of Spring and we can look forward to seeing many more later in the year including crocuses, snowdrops and bluebells in bloom.
February is not normally a busy time, the soil is too cold for sowing seeds (except perhaps early peas and broad beans ) and delicate plants. In frost-free conditions it may be suitable for planting fruiting bushes, trees and roses , stake where necessary and firm in any loosened by frost. Pruning can still be undertaken to remove dead branches and to shape bushes. Although rather late if you have any unplanted Spring bulbs these can be put in the ground and will flower later than usual.
Preparing the seed and flower beds can be undertaken on fine days, it is also good exercise! Rake over the seed bed and cover with glass or polyethylene to warm the soil. Examine any stored dahlias, chrysanthemums and gladioli and cut or throw away damaged sections. Check and order seeds from catalogues and continue to remove weeds and kill slugs
The daylight is lengthening and Spring is coming so be prepared for the better days to come
Robert 'Greenfingers' Walker
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