Spritzhenry's Outbox

Yes, I think it's the best of a lovely bunch, Balcony. It lasts for ages.

Lady B seems to be the early bird, Meanie. I found about a dozen coming up in the flood wall, and only one brave 'Little Gem' elsewhere. What a pain about your Lachenalia. :-(

I agree! Welcome from me, as well. :-))

The others are popping up daily - there are four there now. :-) So lovely. I think 'Lady B' is my favourite of all the dwarf Irises. Yes, s&s are already 'at play'. Maybe the cold weather will see them off - I hope!

I'm trying to get them established with the snowdrops under the weeping ash. So far I think I have 4 thriving plants, but they don't seem to want to seed themselves.

Ah, now I know why you were so sure it was a 'she' and not a 'he'! :-))

Thanks, Wildrose. I have to admit that in the wild and windy weather we're getting atm, I am not venturing outside! I did notice my first dwarf Iris (Lady Beatrix Stanley) was in bloom yesterday, but I didn't get a photo of her.

No, Sbg, that's a sprig of my Prunus subhirtella autumnalis! A mouthful of a name, but a lovely little tree, in flower atm. :-) My white Forsythia, whose name begins with 'Abe...' is a total failure. I'm not sure if it has even survived into 2015. :-(

Thank you for the compliment, Dorjac. :-)

I have to say that she looks rather woe-begone, Dd, just look at her expression! Maybe she didn't appreciate being beheaded, lol.

Actually, I think 'she' might be a 'he'.

If it's lovely at the back, why not turn it round? Be original...it would certainly be a talking point on Open Days. ;-D)

I saw that and yes, my iPad corrects me as well - and not always as I want it to! LOL.

At the moment, it keeps writing 'Wee' instead of 'We'. How embarrassing that could be if I didn't spot it!!!!

Thanks, Dd. :-)

Yes, B'bill, it's amazing what's out, even at this time of year. I have several clumps of primroses, usually self-sown in the wrong place where people walk. Why can't they grow in a safer place?

We had yet another wet day yesterday, too. :-(

Thanks, Dd! You know I thoroughly enjoy planting up my containers. :-)) I'm looking forward to seeing Princess Irene.

When you realise how many winter flowering plants and shrubs there are, it's a matter of grabbing opportunities to place them to give maximum joy in a dull cold season!

I have a great book by Stefan Buczacki with so many ideas for winter flowering planting. Well worth buying. :-))

I'm glad you enjoyed looking at my flowers. :-)

A great gift - make sure you keep the key safe, and keep the shed tidy! :-) (How long for, I wonder...lol)

Are you on the right site to ask this, Diane? It isn't really a gardening question, after all. I hope someone can help you, though. Sorry to hear about your cat. :-(

What a great photo, Dd. You could make that into a greetings card! :-)

And from me, Sue, and to everyone on GoY - let's hope for a good gardening year! :-D

Oh, well done! You won't be sorry. Sometimes mine produces a few blooms in the summer, too. Can't be bad. :-)

Well, Janey, I think you're right. It really is a truly amazing plant and well worth growing. Go for it!

Andrew, I told you it was cascading down the wall; well, it has also 'walked' along the rose wires further along. :-)))

Yes, thanks, and we're back home again to our peace and quiet. :-)