A trough of sorts

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To produce this one I used off cuts of decking planking,not very large 22in x 14in and one plank deep about 5 1/2in just cut into lengths and screwed together.the idea was to have flowers for as many months as possible.
We start towards the end of August with Cyclamen Cilicium

They are kept company through September /October
By snowdrops(Galanthus Regina Olgae)

We have a lull then until Cyclamen coum takes over in December Through January, Joined in February By Fritillaria’s then Cochicum Hungaricum

Finally in a few weeks we will have in flower Narcissus Rupicola (these are last springs flowers)

There we have it Seven months flowers from one small box.From September to March it is under cover, today I moved into the open For the rain and sun to beat down on it.

Since setting this one up 4 years ago I have added a further 4 made the same (slightly smaller Easier to carry) they are OK but less established and have different plants and bulbs in them.
B

12 Mar, 2012
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Willinilli

It is great to build your own bjs.
Looks lovely, great idea.

12 Mar, 2012

Lincslass

Very nice Bjs, do you layer the planting....

12 Mar, 2012

Sheilar

Lovely!

12 Mar, 2012

Motinot

How clever are you Bjs....Love those planters and the pretty bulbs too...:>)

12 Mar, 2012

Amy

I very much like the idea of keeping these small treasure separately from the larger plants it's much easier to see and admire them you are putting ideas into my head Brian .........

12 Mar, 2012