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well yes, I do have some Hellebores going now, the problem is that they
were really late this year. No where near Christmas! Also winter
viburnum, I've got one that has a very sweet scent and blooms
occasionally during the winter thaws. Can't remember what it's called.

Viburnum tinus is a nice shrub for winter, I could probably find a place
for one.

When I were a lad we 'ad eacres of the stuff, 'appen. It was known as
Laurus tinus in the olden days, but it seems to have mutated.

I enjoy the usual Cornus alba cultivars, various red or snakebark
maples, twisted hazel, some willows. But it's not enough, what more can
I plant to brighten up the dim winter days?

Horsetail, couch grass, ground elder, convolvulus, oh, the list is
endless - hours of honest fun digging them up again. Unfortunately, I
can't recommend Japanese knotweed, as propagating it is illegal.


LOL, thanks so much. Don't have horsetail, I'd better get some in.

Bindweed is nice because of the big fat roots, but too breakable when
the soil is heavy. I prefer digging it in dryer weather.

Don't forget creeping buttercup; we have acid soil. Not to mention
nettle and bramble! (Nettle is good fun to dig, very satisfying.)

note to self

Must get some.

/note

Where do you get it? Garden centre, or online?

D&RFC

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Rusty
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
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