February in the Garden Centre is a lot more interesting than our January visit was. Lots of plants in flower, like these colourful Primulas.
This was what I came for - the deep pink/nearly claret ones at the top, though the two tone pink and cream below were very pretty too. Lovely Hellebores. The biggest were £21.99 but on the next shelf down they were also very well grown and "only" £16.99. I chose one of those, absolutely smothered in flowers.
I noticed some unusual soft fruits I'd not seen anywhere before. Might try the Honeyberry, but would prefer a Boysenberry first.
Inside the Farm Shop, lots of tempting goodies.
I have turned the photo but it won't oblige - I didn't take it sideways on to start with either. One for my wish list.
This was so pretty, but I can't think of anywhere I could put it in my house, apart from perhaps my sewing room. At £34.99 I wasn't tempted anyway.
The light was poor for this photo but everything in the display had green in it.
The Hellebore I bought. I also got 3 Lupins (£12), some Rose Feed and a packet of Nasturtiums (Tip Top Pink Blush).Despite it raining, I cleared a bit of the area on the bank I am gradually planting up, and popped this in. I hope it will thrive there.
I've just been up the road and collected 6 bags of my horsey friend's well rotted muck heap and will get my strong son to unload it and carry it up into the paddock tomorrow. A job well done.
Now I am going to bake some Chocolate Blackberry Brownies for tomorrow.
Aren't garden centres tempting? We only have Newman's which isn't very large. Charlie's have plants too but they don't accept Garden Vouchers which I quite often get as birthday presents from friends. I might try and go to a garden centre when we go to Hampshire for the weekend. I bought 3 or 4 of the blue striped primulas for 10p each in B&M a while back and they're happily flowering under a hedge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame you don't have much opportunity to spend your Garden Vouchers locally. I am sure there are plenty of good Garden Centres down in Hampshire (I am a Hampshire Hog by the way). Well done for rescuing the blue striped Primulas from B&M.
DeleteHellebores for some reason will not grow in my garden. Lupins is another name for slug fodder! The ribbing on the primula leaves is interesting indeed. Berries are becoming quite varied now, well beyond the strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrants of yore!
ReplyDeletePerhaps the soil doesn't drain well enough? With the Lupins I will get some sheeps' wool to put around them. Oooh, you've just reminded me I need to buy some more strawberries. I have a little Strawberry addict in the family!
DeleteI have to run errands after lunch. I might not be able to stop the car from turning its nose towards the garden centre.
ReplyDeleteOh dear - I hope I've not led you astray Susan! It cheered me up so much to go there today.
DeleteWe planted Honeyberry bushes last year. You need two different types to pollinate and get fruit. They are also known as Haskaps and are full of great anti-oxidants. Really great for your heart.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you for telling me that. I think I will stick with getting a boysenberry for the moment, as you only need one of those.
DeleteI see they are good for your heart - perhaps I should invest . . .
DeleteOh and I see that there are Saskatoon bushes available as well. They are smaller than a blueberry, but can be used in the same manner. They grow wild here in Saskatchewan.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I'd not come across them before. Are they sweet to eat?
DeleteSome lovely things there, I've never heard of all those different berries.
ReplyDeleteHope the hellebore does well for you - lovely colour
Well, its been well watered in!! Pouring again this morning.
DeleteIt is snowing here...
ReplyDeleteSnow predicted for Scotland and the North tomorrow. Hoping it doesn't come down any lower.
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