Thanks Karl for sharing, however due to Chads cracking informative video I shall not have to bother to visit personally. Thanks Chad.

Hi Jurassic,
I cant help much without seeing a picture, however it is probably one of two things, It could be damage sustained at the nursery, or the leaves that haven't been destroyed in the winter tend to drop in the spring. Hope that helps. Let us know what happens.

Regards Jas.

I have only just spotted this post, I used to keep parakeets and cockatiels when I was younger but I'm not sure it would make the garden more tropical if you keep them in a cage, unless you have a massive walk in flight cage that was planted up however the parrot family is notorious for chewing ever...

I've got good eyesight and I know Lincoln is relatively flat but I can't see them either.

Been a while since I twittered like a Canary. Thought I'd post an update on my Cyperus alternifolius. At the end iof last year I detached a few if the plantlets from the top and stood them in water to root About a month later I potted them up with very uneven results. Growth struggled thereafter as...

Tatter is correct which is why you need to go and look yourself. There is building sand, fine. Plastering sand, sharp. Concreating sand, gritty. You will probably need the latter. The pea gravel may be to big for your needs. Be aware the top soil my not be suitable for your needs so try a couple of ...

Hi Kate, may I ask a few questions, what are you building your raised bed with, what size is it . and what is the soil like in the garden? I cannot help you with the mix as I garden on sand so don't have that sort of problem but I'm sure someone on here will help you. You can get your sand, grit, gr...

Super plant thanks for sharing, that would really brighten up the garden. I have seen them in the Canaries but never in this country, so I suspect they are a no go. Unless someone knows differant.

Tatter I seem to remember reading somewhere, Chad in another life was a doctor ( but I stand to be corrected ) so I thought the comment appropriate!!!!!!

Well we certainly know who our friends are Chad, are you normally in the habit of giving your friends pests!!!!!! How about diseases as well.

HI Grev, I did take a few shots but I am up to my neck at the moment, I will try and put something up in a couple of weeks. By the way your wife looks very smart.

Regards Jas.

Welcome, I hope your garden goes to plan. Keep us informed.

Regards Jason.

Welcome, I hope you find some useful information on the site.

Regards Jason.

Thank you both for your suggestion I did indeed go and enjoyed it very much. The most enjoyable part of the garden for me was the Cacti garden and the ponds which were full of the noisiest green frogs I have ever heard! Must be because it was spring. However you should have warned me I needed a clim...

Hi Karl, from what Charlie replied I am beginning to wonder if I'm growing the same plant!!!!!! I have 2 I bought about 10 years ago, but due to a change of plans I never managed to plant them out then. One is still in a pot and the other I planted in the garden about 2 or 3 years ago. The one thing...