Bulb Log 2017

[Ian Y]

In the Bulb Log self-seeding with volunteer plants adds to the wild natural planting style and who wants to pave over our drive?....


http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Jun281498644919BULB_LOG_2617.pdf

[Yann]

I like the Dactylorhiza weeds that spreads in your garden 

[Ian Y]

As well as lilies this Bulb Log also covers collecting and sowing seed of early flowering plants , re-potting bulbs and sand beds.


http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Jul111499780036BULB_LOG_2717.pdf

[Gabriela]

What an exciting and also busy time of the year it is, flowers, seeds sowing, bulbs replanting....
I was intrigue by the remark that there are no ants in your garden?!

I have to make a correction for Jeffersonia - the one shown is J. dubia - the delightful Asian counterpart of the NA J. diphylla. But, interesting that in our region J. diphylla seeds are also ready, my friend (and forumist) who has a mature plant just told me.
I found that the seeds are not easy to keep in moist storage (comparing with other species); I will try a new method this year.

[Maggi Young]

Well done for being among those spotting that Ian wrote diphylla when he meant dubia, Gabriela!

There are no ants in our garden - there never have been. We are at a complete loss to know why this might be. There are ants to be seen in the area but we've never seen even one in the garden!

[Maggi Young]

From Gabriela ..... " Finally Jeffersonia diphylla seeds and capsules for a little photo session
(Moist kept seeds are available in the web shop of Gabriela  till July 12th" )

     
Jeffersonia diphylla split capsule still showing seeds attached to the fruit wall


Jeffersonia diphylla seeds - grid 1 mm


The beautiful mother-plant in early April - at Aspen Grove Gardens of forumist  Robert P.


Jeffersonia diphylla - at Aspen Grove Gardens of Robert P.



A two-year old seedling in Gabriela's  garden

Gabriela writes : Some seeds come along every year and some don't... Just to let everyone know that Jeffersonia diphylla (twinleaf) fresh seeds are in stock! They need to be sown fresh or kept moist (it doesn't go too well in their case). Read more  here :
http://botanicallyinclined.org/growing-jeffersonia-from-seeds/

[Gabriela]

Thank you for the advertising Maggi I feel we are taking over Ian's bulblog but I said I'll post the capsules, so here they are. Plants know best how to disperse their seeds - green, upright


- seeds ready - bending over with the lid open

[Ian Y]

Fear not Gabriela, I love getting posts and feedback especially when it shows the details of capsules, seeds and dispersal like yours.

Contrary to my slip in naming last week I have not had seed set on Jeffersonia diphylla so it is great to see them.

[Ian Y]

This week's Bulb log shows how everyone should have an island or two plus updates on the new beds I am working on.


http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Jul121499855367BULB_LOG_2817.pdf

[Gabriela]

The islands are of great effect Ian, but first one needs to have a pond, or two

On the other hand probably everyone could have a trough or more incorporated in some areas; it is such a great idea!
I could surely use a few, if I could only make myself to start building them first. There is plenty of info about this subject on the forum that's for sure!

[Maggi Young]

Just a wee note that Gabriela is off to the mountains, so her website will be out of operation  till 10th August 

[Ian Y]

Aliens and invaders take over the Bulb Log.......


http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Jul191500458506BULB_LOG_2917.pdf

[Ian Y]

Bulb Log includes -splitting Erythronium, Trillium seed, new Corydalis plus I review a new book on Lilies.


http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Jul261501064079BULB_LOG_3017.pdf

[gerrit]

Aliens and invaders take over the Bulb Log.......

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http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Jul191500458506BULB_LOG_2917.pdf

Oh, I like this bulb log. The story about all invaders and aliens, thus weed and vermin. Humorous comments in stead of complaints. Ian, you have given us a glance in the very secret corners of your garden. A garden, comparable to the most beautiful garden of Scotland (in my opinion) Cluny House Garden.

[Ian Y]

Thank you Gerrit I am happy to share our garden each week, Cluny is one of our favourite gardens also.