Right in the middle of the year now and the Devon County Show, a 3-day affair and lots of people around. We put a lovely 3m wall display together near one of the entrances to the Marquee. Steve from CDS (the first time we see him in the year) plants was particularly taken with a …
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Review of the year part 1
As I sit here sheltering from the worst of the weather of Storm Bert it is that time of year again where we review what happened. We met and made loads of new friends, customers, organizers and fellow traders. We went to several new plant fairs and shows, as Mike’s Hostas and some as South …
Hostas still out in November
These hosta Fragrant Bouquets are still standing at this time of year. Still refurbbing, cleaning, and making tables for hostas.
First Crop Willows planted
Finished putting in the first of the Willow plants into the Willow area. 2 rows of Flanders Red. These were planted and rooted in 3 quarter litre long Tom pots earlier this year as you can’t plant Willow sticks straight into the ground st this time of year. We have some more varieties coming soon …
Refurbishing one of our Mugs
This is one of our hosta mugs we use in displays. They were put together 3 years ago. I refreshed and split the other 2 months ago, meant to do this one earlier. This one has hosta Lemon and Lime, a lovely little plant that, with care, we can make it iridescent gold. Quite the …
Bare Root Sales available on Website
We have started filling our web shop with Bare Root Hostas, which can be purchased for delivery February / March next year. Currently we are about half way through, but there will be over 60 varieties available of all shapes, sizes and colours.
Marilyn Manroe
Was sorting through the hostas as one does this time of year and came across this hosta Marilyn Monroe flowering. It’s quite unusual very different to all the other hosta flowers and very late in the season.
Hosta Pixie Vamp
Hosta Pixie Vamp. Quite pleased with this mini, especially this time of year.
Sagae Winter potting
What do you think about the roots on that? This is a 4 litre potted #hosta Sagae, put it into a 7.5 litre for the winter and see how she goes.