Have you all cut back your Forsythia yet? In the next few weeks, any Weigelia that has flowered can be cut back as it is another shrub that flowers on last year’s new shoots! Indeed, any evergreen shrub can be cut back into a manageable shape; Robinia and similar can get out of hand if not kept under control. Most hedges will look better for a quick trim, new growth will be easy to cut and a large hedge can be done in a very short time. If you haven’t got a mechanical hedge trimmer, I have often used a strimmer, don’t forget the safety glasses!
Primroses and Polyanthus that are overcrowded can be split up and divided. If you want to grow some from seed early June is the time to sow them. Similarly, if you want Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Foxgloves or other triennials from seed, get these in June as well. I usually grow them in a deep seed tray and prick them out into cell trays (15 inserts in a tray) then put them in their final position in early October. Anyone wanting Forget-me-nots to go with a bed of tulips if you haven’t got seedlings springing up all over the place sow some seed now.
Anyone growing Runner Beans who finds they run out of steam early in September, why don’t you try a late sowing? Put two seeds in some 9cm or 3½ inch pots in late June and enjoy some tender beans up to the first frosts.
Primroses and Polyanthus that are overcrowded can be split up and divided. If you want to grow some from seed early June is the time to sow them. Similarly, if you want Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Foxgloves or other triennials from seed, get these in June as well. I usually grow them in a deep seed tray and prick them out into cell trays (15 inserts in a tray) then put them in their final position in early October. Anyone wanting Forget-me-nots to go with a bed of tulips if you haven’t got seedlings springing up all over the place sow some seed now.
Anyone growing Runner Beans who finds they run out of steam early in September, why don’t you try a late sowing? Put two seeds in some 9cm or 3½ inch pots in late June and enjoy some tender beans up to the first frosts.
I will plant my Dahlias that I have raised from cuttings in the first week of June as I plant them out, I pinch the tops out to make them bush out. I restrict them to different amounts of stems according to the size of the bloom. The average size decorative or cactus will support 10-12 stems. Disbudding will give you maximum size of bloom. Gladioli jumping up through the ground, like plenty of water and a top dressing of general fertilizer. Good look with all your growing!
What are you doing, Wednesday 6th June? Why not join the Gardening Club – we’re very friendly! In June, we have the pleasure of Helen Picton and her fascinating talk, ‘Daisy Days – the rise, fall and renaissance of the Michaelmas Daisy.’ Also, in the evening of June 20th we are visiting the prestigious Croome Walled Garden, with a guided tour and optional refreshments afterwards. If you’d like to come, but can’t get a lift, contact us and we’ll do our best!
You can now pick up your free copy of our Summer Show Schedule, or download it online. We would love you and your loved ones to enter your blooms or veg or even crafts to make the August show an amazing spectacle.
Plenty for young children to enter as well. Any questions? Please do get in touch, all our details are online: www.bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk or email [email protected]
See you soon!
Cheers, Pete Chamberlain, Chairman, Bishampton Gardening Club.
What are you doing, Wednesday 6th June? Why not join the Gardening Club – we’re very friendly! In June, we have the pleasure of Helen Picton and her fascinating talk, ‘Daisy Days – the rise, fall and renaissance of the Michaelmas Daisy.’ Also, in the evening of June 20th we are visiting the prestigious Croome Walled Garden, with a guided tour and optional refreshments afterwards. If you’d like to come, but can’t get a lift, contact us and we’ll do our best!
You can now pick up your free copy of our Summer Show Schedule, or download it online. We would love you and your loved ones to enter your blooms or veg or even crafts to make the August show an amazing spectacle.
Plenty for young children to enter as well. Any questions? Please do get in touch, all our details are online: www.bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk or email [email protected]
See you soon!
Cheers, Pete Chamberlain, Chairman, Bishampton Gardening Club.