So there has been lots of seed planting, pricking out going on in the greenhouse. I have jet washed the patio and path. I have oiled all the tables and chairs, they are jobs I usually do at Easter. So I am well ahead of the game. The only problem is I have run out of the wood protector I use for hubbies office and the sheds, this is also and Easter job and of course I can't get hold of any as its not considered 'essential'. I disagree its essential to my mental well being!!!!!!
I have been very daring and unwrapped my plants. Its really a bit early but because I 'have' to stay at home I am on hand to cover them quickly if needs be.
My Cycas, first time overwintered outside, it got planted out because it was getting so big and heavy to heave in and out of the greenhouse. I wrapped it in scaffolding net, looked odd but hey!
Unwrapped today and its not too bad. Probably because we have had such a mild winter.
As you can see a bit fried round the edges, other than that its ok.
The Arid bed had it first uncovering today to. 16.5C in the shade, not bad for the 4th April. It always amazes me when I see it in the spring for the first time, it all seems so much bigger than when it was covered in the autumn.
The Dasylirion Serratifolium at the end is growing well if a bit wonky.
Just look at the size of the Montana!! I never ever expected it to get this big when I planted it back in 2015.
Just 5 years ago! It was so diddy. I do very little to it, I throw some chicken pellets on in the spring, water it in the summer and that's it!
The Rostrata has also gone mental. I think had I realised how much hardier than the rest, this is I would have planted it at an end.
A couple of losses, I need to check what they were, but I always have losses in this area. I' beginning to think its where the wind whistles through and I think just hits them. Its impossible for rain to get here so thats the only reason I can think of.
I never protect my banana's (Ensete), I get fed up of all the straw blowing around, plus it has to come through my house. As you can see they are still upright. Normally they would be mush. They are root hardy so always come back. It will be interesting to see how they grow this year, I have never had any come through like this before!
Just looking back up the garden on this beautiful day.
Just to top the day off, we had our first bar b que. Well you have to do things that make you happy when your in lockedown!!!
Hi! Nice to see you here and all you have been doing. It has been a while since could garden like i used to, but lockdown and other changes has me back out there...and I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your garden is so interesting. I would love to have a stroll down the path and you could explain all the plants to me. And a cuppa tea afterwards of course!
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