The importance of light

That's a huge difference. No wonder my garden doesn't do so well!
Perhaps I should take photos like these to the council who own the trees behind our garden. There are several hollies and a lot of ivy!

Interesting ...

I have noticed this too Drc as I have staging in my window and those plants higher up do much better;0)

Oh yes it makes a lot of difference, I`m forever moving the trays around in my g`house to try and give them the light as they are growing, if I didn`t some would end up being quite leggy, I had to pull the end shade across this week to save mine from being scorched in the sun, today it was so dull and grey I tied it back again to allow the light back in...

I do feel for you Stickitoffee as the one benefit from the trees we lost in the storm is the amount of light we now have on the second patio area and those plants are doing so much better.

Thanks Drc, some are lovely trees but maybe I will try again with the council??

yes things really moving forward - if we could just get rid of this frost - grrrr - still a natural slug killer

I agree,Denise..mine are constantly on the move...and this past week,have all been outside on the patio table,during the day..and back in at night..Yours are looking very healthy...by the way,one of those day lilies you sent me..that I stood on..is recovering nicely ! :o)

White frost here this morning too,Paul...very chilly,but sunny..

Very cold again here Paul, Glad to hear your Lily is ok Bloomer mine are so far on I suspect its going to be a good year for them.

What a difference !

Very interesting what a difference.Something to remember!!!:))))

Certainly will make me more careful about the amount of light reaching seedlings in the future.

It's an interesting point. I am very limited with space in full sun, though.