While I’m working, little pots of snowdrops to enjoy- close up. When fully open there’s a hint of honey scent. A joy, whilst I’m sowing seeds and pottering about getting ready for spring.
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I love the honey scent! I noticed that different varieties have different scents – has anyone else found this? One that I have is distinctly spicy, like a sweet bun. Not sure of the variety’s name though as I’ve lost track which ones I planted…
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Some seem stronger than others, depending on the weather. The more sunshine, the better the scent. Yesterday they were glorious. Today it’s raining, no scent, thanks for reading. All the best. Karen
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Did you plant these in the green or pot up new dry bulbs? I have not tried them in pots and I’m wonder if that’s s good way to start off the more unusual varieties? They look super
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I usually wait until they are nearly in flower, and then dig up a small clump, pop them into Sankey pots and stand them on the potting shed window so I can enjoy them close up. I’ve just brought some named varieties to add to my collection and I’ll plant them out in a nice woodland clearing with plenty of leafmould and where there are already some snowdrops doing well. Then next spring, I’ll do the same. Dig some up and enjoy, then replant as they go over. A good way of remembering to divide them. I’m spending 15 mins a day at the moment just deciding and replanting. Eventually I’ll have the drifts I dream about….. hopefully :)) x
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Good job. So not from bulb but from the ground. I too hope for drifts but the standing water this year cannot have helped.
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Water doesn’t seem to bother them. They grow all along the river banks at Easton walled Gardens, carried along by the floods. And mine have escaped the garden and are thriving along the ditches out into the country hedgerows.
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They grow fabulously well on chalk where I work and even have popped up in the grass. Think I’m just impatient!
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I think if I was in your potting shed there would not be much work done!
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That’s the trouble. I spend far too much time gazing at the view, reading and pottering, than actually getting on with any work! Have a lovely weekend. All the best. Karen x
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Snowdrops have a subtle but fabulous scent Karen especially when there’s a tiny bit of warmth in the equation. It looks so cosy in your potting shed.
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Thank you Anna. I just love studying them close up. I love the little heart in the markings. And as you say the scent is delicate, but very welcome in the middle of winter. Thanks for reading x
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Hey, I finally found some snowdrops of my own. I will post a picture of them on Six on Saturday. However, they are Leucojum. Oh well, they look pretty anyway.
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Ah, the snowflake flower. They grow wild in the damp ditches here. Such a beautiful thing. All the best. Karen 🙂
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Your potting shed must be such a peaceful place!
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It’s a lovely peaceful haven. Except the robin is currently telling me off for daring to open the door and tread on his “ territory.” I think they are making a nest on the back shelves. They will have to learn to share with me! Thanks again for reading. All the best. Karen x
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Karen I imagine your table in the Shed with that honey aroma of the Bells in the little pots of your beloved Grandfather. I img you planting seeds of beautiful flowers and plants that will bloom in Spring. The photo is wonderful. Greet your Mother from my side with affection. Karen all the best for you. Take care. Greetings with love of Margarita.
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Thank you kindly Margarita. I’m so glad you can picture the scene. It’s very peaceful in there. Just me and the cat today. But I had the heater on. It was quite perishing cold outside. Greetings and love to you and your family. Love Karen xx.
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Lovely. xx
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Thank you mike. Hope you are having a good week xx
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Pristine
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Thank you 😊
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Oh my goodness … I’m seriously jealous! I live in military accommodation where there is little point in ding anything other than keep the garden neat and tidy. I’m a gardener though and miss it so very much. I did pots and veg etc last summer but its just not the same! Have fun and do please post any pictures …. I love them! ☀️☀️
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Ah, thank you. I waited years to get my own shed. I must admit, I love pottering about in there. I’ll gladly share with you 🙂 thanks for reading and for the encouragement. Love karen x
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