Sacha wrote:
On 11/5/05 9:58, in article
, "Miss Perspicacia
Tick" wrote:
Sacha wrote:
On 10/5/05 22:52, in article
, "Simon Tomlinson"
wrote:
I am an enthusiastic amateur, filling lots of pots and some borders
with easy plants each year. Last year I planted Dianthus for the
first time. I love the flowers and was looking forward to them
coming back each year. Of the 6 plants I put in the front garden,
none have come back this year, not a trace.
What did I do wrong? The soil is quite sandy and poor, but I dig
left over compost in regularly and this has helped other bedding.
Kate, when my husband moved to Devon from Essex, he grew Dianthus
commercially for some time and sent them off to flower markets. So
I've asked him for his answer to your question.
Ray says: Miss PT is quite correct that they like lime but they need
to be well drained, too. What they do hate is being very wet. He
asks where you live and when you planted them? And he suggests that
if you planted them late in the year, that could be another reason
for their failure. Plant them in the spring so that they get really
well-established before winter arrives again.
Thank you, Sacha, I'm still learning. I'm coming down your way at
some point (I don't plan my holidays, they just seem to happen!) so
I may very well drop in on the nursery.
We'll look forward to meeting you. The nursery number is 01803
762273 or drop me an email to let me know when and if you're coming
and we'll be sure to be here. I'd love to suggest another urg meet
here this year but there just aren't enough months in the year this
year!
Thank you, Sacha, now all I have to do is sort out the finances. The govt
doesn't make it easy - my disability is £180pw and irregularly paid! But
then it's not supposed to be easy, is it? ;o) Know of any reasonably priced
accommodation? I want to go to Eden and Heligan, my mother wants to go to
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth (her late father was a supporter of the
sanctuary for over 30 years and he left them a legacy).
So much to do, so little time. But the home made cakes sound mighty
tempting... ;o) Made by your own fair hand, I trust...? Surely you don't
have a chef...? ;o)
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