I really should have been outside but, yesterday, I was determined to complete all of the polytunnel work which should have been already done - potting on hardy annuals, perennials and wildflowers.
Cutting down the applemint which was completely overrun with brown mint leaf beetles - the larvae had been devouring the young nepeta and clary sage as well. Unfortunately, I didn't realise that they were a pest and merrily let them take over the entire tunnel!
They're not much of a problem in the garden but in the confined space of the tunnel, it's a different story.
My posts have been pathetically scarce of late - I must do better.
Jobs to do within the next month (do you think if I write them here, it will force me to complete my tasks?!)
- Plant tulips in crates to force in the tunnel for Mother's Day and spring.
- Plant up spring bedding including bulbs.
- Cut down and burn all peony growth (to help prevent peony wilt).
- Plant remaining narcissus (bought in the sale) in the meadows.
- Move a few roses to more suitable positions (Ghislaine de Feligonde, Agnes & Mme Alfred Carriere.
- Take rose cuttings for favoured varieties....Hansa, Ispahan, Bonica, Cerise Bouquet to name a few.
- Finish transplanting the foxgloves & wallfowers to their final position.
- Move some Lily of the Valley to the side of the lane
I'm still drooling over online rose catalogues....I had hoped to buy 10 new varieties but having spent so much of my budget on bulbs and bare root plants, I think it may be only 6 or 7 - you can't get a rose for less than a tenner these days. Such a difficult choice with so many beautiful varieties but, then again, it's good to have a want.
A beautiful mix of roses from the garden.
The deliciously sumptuous Ispahan.
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