Bulb Log 2022

[Ian Y]

Beauty and the beast where Crocus plays the starring role click the link to the Bulb Log.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/220928104317BULB%20LOG%203922.pdf

[Ian Y]

How do you follow last weeks focus on Crocus? With more Crocus of course, click the link to enjoy.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/221005105522BULB%20LOG%204022.pdf

[Diane Whitehead]

I am surprised by the tall stems all your crocus have.

[Ian Y]

I am surprised by the tall stems all your crocus have.

I think it is a combination of our low light levels and cool temperatures so while the flowers do come up relatively quickly they take more time than they would in  brighter warmer autumns than we get here and so they put on height.

[Ian Y]

Collecting nature along with the beauty of autumn but you will have to click the link to find out if this a Crocus free Bulb Log.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/221012105203BULB%20LOG%204122.pdf

[Ian Y]

Seasons, conditions, clouds, plus plenty of autumn flowers in this Bulb Log.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/221019105207BULB%20LOG%204222.pdf

[Ian Y]

'Leafing Marks' is this week's topic click the Bulb Log link to see and read more.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/221026101832BULB%20LOG%204322.pdf

[Ian Y]

Reflections on trees and celebrating Autumn click the link to the Bulb Log to view all 18 pages.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/221102104441BULB%20LOG%204422.pdf

[Ian Y]

The Treachery of Images – fleeting images, projected images, controlled images along with seasonal tasks, fruits, seedlings, fungi, flowers, leaves and puddles – a mixed bag in this Bulb Log.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/221109110716BULB%20LOG%204522.pdf

[Ian Y]

Treat yourself to a mess, looking up, autumn beauty and rain are some of the topics discussed in this Bulb Log.


https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/221116111239BULB%20LOG%204622.pdf

[Yann]

Never heart of Celmisia before, interesting plant. It doesn't suffer of the winter rains?

[Jeffnz]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celmisia

[Ian Y]

Never heart of Celmisia before, interesting plant. It doesn't suffer of the winter rains?

We have grown a range of Celmisia over 40 years and most have survived here even in wet winters.

[ashley]

Beautiful plants Ian, and I've always admired them in your Bulb Logs.
Unfortunately I've had no success so far with seed from the exchange & understand that seed viability may be low, but what germination conditions would you recommend?

[Carolyn]

I always sow my celmisia seeds straight away when I get them from the seed exchange. The wild collected ones from NZ germinate best. I find that most garden celmisias growing here in Scotland tend not to set viable seeds. I cover the seed pots with grit and leave them outside in the winter weather (wet, usually!) Most germinate in the first spring, but it’s after that that the problems set in….. the seedlings do not enjoy hot sunny weather. I have had them perish in their seeds pots because of this, as well as ones which I have pricked out. When the weather gets too warm, I move my pots to the shadiest, coolest place I can find.
To decide whether a seed is viable: the seeds are long and narrow. Hold a seed between your forefinger and thumb, with the pointed ends pressing into your finger/thumb. Apply gentle pressure. If the seed bends, it is not fertile. If it keeps its shape and stays firm, it is fertile. One of many fascinating seedy facts learned by helping at the seed exchange!