I have been busy sorting out seeds and taking cuttings.
So far I have sown Cosmos Dazzler seeds and they quickly germinated and are out of my mini propagator making space for some Franchi seeds. A Tuscany salad mix and also some Rocket. Last summer I was given a raised vegetable bed where I am currently growing some perpetual spinach and a few carrots. Its important that I get the salad and rocket going quickly now that we not able to go out to our local shops as readily.
Tomorrow I will sow Parsley, Borage and Basil. I collected a lot of seeds from the garden last Summer and this weekend I am planning to sow Nicotiana affinis, Lychnis, Sweet Rocket, Cerinthe and Perennial Sweet Pea.
I took the daisy and geranium cuttings last Autumn and pinched out the tops to encourage strong growth. They are doing well and I will start putting them outside soon to harden off. I have also taken a lot of Penstemon cuttings and for the first time I have tried some Verbena bonariensis cuttings too.
My Ginger plant (Hedichium Tai Mammoth)bought on our Sage visit to the National Collection of Ornamental Gingers last year has survived the winter well in the little greenhouse at The Old Brew House. It has now been evicted and I have brought it home and very much look forward to the wonderful scent again which felt quite exotic in our September garden last year. Currently its outside so I must remember to check the weather forecast and bring it in if any sign of frost!
Unfortunately when repotting plants I find I have several pots badly infected with vine weevil. I am in the middle of addressing this before I lose anymore plants. Has anyone else got this problem I wonder?
On a more positive note our Hedgehog (Reggie)is back and seems in fine fettle after his winter hibernation. He has been visiting both the front and back gardens every night this week and has appreciated a little kitten food that we left out for him.
Sarah FR 20th March 2020
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