What can I do in the Winter??

Looks to me like you'll be gardening all winter ;o)
Good to know GoY has been of such help to you :o)
Well done on an interesting blog.

I still have more leaves to come down!! What about a pyracantha with its nice red berries on the other side of the window?
hope you get on well with the clipped hares ~ or whatever you choose to sculpt ~ keep us in touch ~ be interesting.
i was cross with kirstie's program last week so i didnt watch any more ~ i couldnt believe she won with that cushion ~ it was nice but i dont think it was the best ~ it felt as though it was fixed, shame, cos i used to like it.

Hi Poppy, I love your "leafy" panel! Nice blog too.

You asked for suggestions for the left-hand pot . . . possibly look at Nandina? Not a climber, but we have two (either side of a similar window - see page 5 of my pics), and they grow to 6' and don't need anything doing to them. Evergreen, with pretty leaves which turn red. (

Hi Terra, yes it certainly looks that way - I hope so....
thanks you really have all inspired me and my decreasing bank balance alot! lol
Sticki, I know what you mean about Kirsty. Bit of a curates egg - some good some not so good. I have a challenge on with Meadowland at the moment - well next year. We are both going to try to grow a cloud pruned pyracantha. As inspired by Mossy.
Thanks Sheilabub I'm not familiar with Nandinia, but will have a google. I forgot to mention the new tree. Its not very noticable in the photo, but I have just bought a salix integra which should provide a nice focal point when it gets going - hopefully next year.

Great blog Poppylover.....your wee corner is looking good....not enough knowledge to give advice on how to improve though :)
Good luck with the cloud pruning....looking forward to seeing both results :)
I've been trying to think what to do for winter time too!

|Oh bless you Scottish. All ideas are welcome!
Meadowland, please dont be nervous. I saw a programme where the dreaded Alan Titchmarsh did it to a quite well established conifer. You just need to start off with a plant that has a good straight central stem providing a good leader. Then get the secateurs out! I'll see if I can find you something to help.

I have an Idea for you and Meadow to use. But I can't PM an image....

It's great that you've had such help and support from other members. I hope you get a nice climber for your pot. I love your lawn strewn with leaves - it looks seasonal like that :o) And glad you were able to get some bargains aswell .....

Really like the look of your front garden Poppy, especially the pig.

Hywel, I like walking through the leaves - but over at the park when Im walking the dog! Its much better when you know its not you that has to clear them up! thanks for your nice comments anyway and to you too Lil.
Pimpernel Im intrigued now - Ill pm you

Poppy so pleased you are finding loads of projects, that's the spirit, and before you know it will be Spring again lol

Well its all your fault really Dd! After reading your blogs and seeing your garden, I still have a way to go. I wish the Garden Centres didn't fill up with Christmas trees though. Why cant they put in things that 'real' gardeners want for Christmas??

Too true Poppy, still.... soon be all over bar the shouting lol

Yes DD - Roll on January and whatever the weather brings! lol

I've just found your site after you left a reply on mine. Nice to meet you. I don't know how I managed other winters before Goy.

Hi Rose
Just waiting for all the white stuff to go. Im getting emails from the GC to tell me the plants I ordered have come in! - Not a chance of going to collect them. Too cold!!!