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Well done for taking a woodland walk ... calmed you down I'm sure. Make sure to keep off those Bluebells!

Sheila, these photos are lovely and I do like the Phlox.

My Father spent a Christmas Day with us, he gave Michael a hug and me a kiss on the cheek before going home, unheard of for him to do anything like that, and he passed away three weeks later. Looking back, it was so out of character for him as he was not a' hugger' at all!

Spritz, here is a link to the National Collection of Geums. The lady was featured on Gardener's World so I wonder if you could find it on BBCiPlayer.

http://www.geumcollection.co.uk/index.html

Hywel, I have this and have it growing through a small obelisk as it kept on flopping!

So very pretty. My daughter was in Los Angeles a week ago and sent me photos of Bird of Paradise in bloom, fabulous flowers.

These woodland walks are much like treading water in order to rest from a long swim....if you get my drift:)

Ange, I planted Ajuga 'Braunhertz' and 'Chocolate Chip' and think I'm correct with this being C. Chip. Not that it really matters!

Josie, I took a spade to it this morning and made a gap between the lawn and the soil!

Rose, has yours remained the green and cream it should be?

Josie, according to my label it could reach 1.5 - 2.5 metres in 10-20 years so it's a slow grower! I looked at it this morning and was annoyed to find Bindweed twining through one part, courtesy of the neighbours! I have dug out the dreaded Bindweed and must keep a lookout for any more.

Arbuthnot, I have just seen the photo of yours and must say they do look alike with the new cream foliage. I'm not fretting over it as it seems this can happen following a lot of rainfall.

Josie, it just had to be done!

Thanks Josie, I took off two blooms this morning as they have been decimated by critters.

Thanks Josie, I fully agree with you and it breaks my heart to see such waste.

Well done! Your Fatsia is looking very like mine.

Thanks all for your compliments. I’m still a bit sad that I couldn’t have my terracotta, but I keep telling myself it will look warmer once there are terra pots etc. in any case, it will not be so in your face once I’ve done the planting.

And it works. My iPhone photos are too ‘large’.
Glad I know though taking a picture with an iPad is a bit cumbersome.

Sorry to hear your sad news, Sheila, but the acer will be much appreciated, I'm sure.

I really like those tiles, Karen, they almost sparkle!

I like the neatness of this plant. Mine is just starting into flower, yours looks like it's roaring ahead, Shirley. I passed some of this onto a relative as they wanted edging for their new border - I hope it does as well as yours!

I love them too Spritz, but have never been able to find the tall ones!
Did you get them from a garden centre?

The photos you have shown are lovely.
I agree with you as I think my husband knew before he died with certain things he said to me.
The Acer was a lovely gift for your sister.

I have often thought about growing an apple tree in a pot Karen, so you will have to let us know how much fruit you get.

Mine doesn't look like this Shirley.

Interesting & beautiful plant. Ty for showing it to us.

Nice photos & a lovely Acer to give to your sister.

I really like this. Does it stay small? It looks a fairly compact plant for 4years.

That’s a nice clump.

Wow, I know what you mean about just having to take a photo.

That’s a beauty.

Yes, Shirley. Mine looks very similar so it must be due to weather conditions.

Looks perfect! Beautiful mellow colours.Looks perfect.

That looks very well made (laid?).

Thanks Julia. I was inspired by friends who gave me a lovely Acer in remembrance of our younger son Steve. x

Oh, do be careful! I have a wonderful photo of our departed cat sitting proudly on the top of a bird box!

Ha, ha Karen, it just shows what a difference of about 500 miles South can do!

A lovely one Shirley. I hope it thrives for you. What a pity about those Supermarket plants. I do wish the growers wouldn’t do everything so early. You can’t rely on English weather& not everyone has a greenhouse to put things in. I’ m not buying anything until May 12th a birthday outing.However might even not bother then if it’s a freezing cold day.

Love it. I’ve tried a couple of different Euphorbias & they’ve died in the winter also, except for E Characias, which survives planted close to the house. I do love the Genus.

Thank you Shirley..had to use steps to reach!!

Certainly does Shirley...often underrated but gives good ground cover.

I have never seen one flower like that! I look forward to everything being more floriferous down here. There are periwinkles on the estate that are covered in flowers. In Scotland you only get a sprinkling!

Thank you. I’m glad it’s not just me!

Thanks Shirley!

I didn’t Shirley. Thanks for letting me know. I shan’t be having many climbers here. I’ve gone off them. I might have a few more patio clems. And I have a Hydrangea seemanii and Akebia. I think that’s enough.

Well, SBG you’re right. My computer man told me that photos taken with an iPhone 14 are bigger. However, if I use my iPad they will be fine (assuming, I suppose they don’t change things with an upgrade). It’s a bit cumbersome but if it works………..

I have a euphorbia. it's the low growing ground cover type that is plain green with yellow flowers and it can give goutweed a run for it's money! I tried eradicating it last fall but I notice there are sprouts across a wide area that I have other plans for... it doesn't seem to mind our endless winters either! interesting the variety in one genus.

Lovely Geums Spritz, I am planting them up in my garden this spring, I will put yours on my list.

Yes, it is a shame that the weather has damaged so many plants and fences Balcony. Do you cut the old flowers off so that hopefully you will get some more roses.

Karen I felt just the same way when our patio was being constructed. It seemed to go on and on, but the end result was worth it, as it will be for you!

Looks very healthy ... well spotted.