Many thanks for this & all the other videos you have posted. I have only recently 'discovered' you, much to my chagrin. We live in very rural mid-west Wales, so unfortunately, we are not able to visit your nursery. I recently ordered & received my first order of 19 plants from you. They were packed far better than any other on line retailer [only one came close]. The packaging & labelling were absolutely superb ~ surpassed only by the excellently potted, beautiful plants. No other retailers which I have used previously, pot their plants on when required. In fact, most of them are not real nurseries. They buy plants in from growers, usually at or around the time they need to be potted on. After several years of ill health, I have a lot of catching up & restocking to do, so I grew hundreds of herbaceous perennials from seed last year. By late autumn, they had all been potted on three or four times [mostly four], so I really appreciate the amount of care, dedication & time it takes to produce top quality plants. Thank you for your beautiful plants. I will certainly return to you in the future ~ but don't tell my husband!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you, Rosy. That was very interesting. A couple of years ago, I was told square pots were better because when planted in the ground, the roots will spread outwards rather than remain growing round if it was in a round pot.
Fantastic video, Rosie, thank you. On the subject of biological pest control, it would be amazing if you could do a video on all the ones you use on the nursery. So reassuring to know that you really don’t need to reach out for the pesticides!
Thank you so much for this video Rosy, the education you provide here on UA-cam for free is really invaluable for me. I’m slowly learning about growing and selling plants. (On a tiny scale) So hearing these stories from your experiences is fantastic. And so useful .
One of the best videos. I wish you and others would do this more often. I learned more from these 10 minutes than much longer videos. As an experienced gardener I have heard most of the stuff about plant material. So all of the mistakes you mentioned resonated with me. Please do this, more often. Ask other folks and employees what mistakes they have learned from. I m sure they will have something to say. The ones in spacing were interesting. Re chemicals, I am so fortunate that my older sisters were both biologists so I read Rachel Carson a long time ago. That was my foundation so I am never looking for a chemical solution to any plant problem.
Would you create a video on using grow bags with perennials? Terracotta and glazed pots have become expensive and I don't have room to store any more. I'd like to use them to be able to swap plants in and out of displays. Is this possible?
Not too long ago I learned that neonicotinoids are derived in part from tobacco (right there in the name, I just never knew). When an older gardener I know said she had a DIY spray that kept her plants bug free I had to know what it was, and guess what, she was making a home brewed mix using tobacco. I won’t be trying that one. Too bad, it sounded so enticing!
I live right next to a Golf Course….heaven only know’s how “safe” I am. I thought I’d like to try keeping bees, but I think they spray neonicotinoids (thanks for that explanation…I might actually remember how to spell it now 👍). I always seem to have a plague of an insect one year and then the next year that one’s gone and I have a new one. Japanese beetles though….what a plague…they love my hollyhocks (as do I 😀). I live in mid northern Ontario (Canada zone 4b)
Really enjoy your videos, Rosy. Thank you for the generosity of sharing. My answer to dealing with aphids (and slugs)? More bird feeders means more garden birds who are happy to feastbon aphids and slugs.
Now I am worried because having seen photos of Great Dixter where they mass clay pots together I replicated that mixing everything some in individual pots ie azaleas, fuschia, snow drops, muscariis some mixed in the same pot ie gaura & stipia & hardy geraniums / laurel & rosemary & cinéraire & céraiste / willow tortuosa & strawberries. Some pots are massed in partial shade, some in full sun. Should I space them out? It will not look as nice, more like soldiers on parade than the current riot of plants which I prefer. Thank you Rosy for sharing your knowledge with us so generously and so well. The only downside is that I find myself coveting plants I did not know existed.
When you are doing a display like at Dixter that is different. Also they do not stay there all year round. They get moved as they start to fade and new pots put in.
I’ve stopped using chemical sprays (2 years ago) but struggling with controlling aphids especially on redcurrants and young cherry trees. For the home gardener the organic pest control, nematodes, ladybird larvae etc are expensive, and I have found not always successful. Have bought SBK spray (surfactant+feed for plants) to try this year, and am going to try more companion planting to bring in the birds etc more. Could you do a video sometime Rosie on the various ways available to the home gardener/allotment holder please? Or recommend a good source that is ‘independent’, ie not selling a product?
Great to hear about your move away from chemicals! I’m hoping to one day have a plant nursery and will be starting this year by selling plants at the side of the road. Very small scale! Your videos are really helpful as I move in this direction.
Hi Rosy, I am not sure where I post questions so I will ask here. Thank you. I covered my crocus, tulip and hyacinth bulbs after finding they were being attacked by squirrels and mice. I am finding it hard to find out when I can safely remove the covers, if at all. I have never experienced this issue before in nearly 50 years of gardening so I haven't a clue what to do. The bulbs are all in pots for spring display on the decking terrace. Thank you so much.
Thank you Rosie another brilliant video. I am trying to stop spraying chemicals. It would be great if you do a video showing what, how often etc...you spray thongs as i havent got a clue what to ise or when or how much. Thamks again Natalie 😊
Always worth trying something different, as long as it’s not going to cost you a fortune. So much to do with gardening is ‘ handed down knowledge’ often nobody questions it. I remember Geoff Hamilton using a hedge trimmer to cut his roses back. There was uproar because the iron rule was trim back to an outward facing bud. But he had no problems😊😊
Many thanks for this & all the other videos you have posted.
I have only recently 'discovered' you, much to my chagrin. We live in very rural mid-west Wales, so unfortunately, we are not able to visit your nursery. I recently ordered & received my first order of 19 plants from you. They were packed far better than any other on line retailer [only one came close]. The packaging & labelling were absolutely superb ~ surpassed only by the excellently potted, beautiful plants. No other retailers which I have used previously, pot their plants on when required. In fact, most of them are not real nurseries. They buy plants in from growers, usually at or around the time they need to be potted on.
After several years of ill health, I have a lot of catching up & restocking to do, so I grew hundreds of herbaceous perennials from seed last year. By late autumn, they had all been potted on three or four times [mostly four], so I really appreciate the amount of care, dedication & time it takes to produce top quality plants.
Thank you for your beautiful plants. I will certainly return to you in the future ~ but don't tell my husband!!! ❤❤❤
Why the last remark ?
@@Karincl7 I read that last remark as maybe she doesn't want the husband to know how much she's spending on plants?!
Thank you, Rosy. That was very interesting. A couple of years ago, I was told square pots were better because when planted in the ground, the roots will spread outwards rather than remain growing round if it was in a round pot.
Fantastic video, Rosie, thank you. On the subject of biological pest control, it would be amazing if you could do a video on all the ones you use on the nursery. So reassuring to know that you really don’t need to reach out for the pesticides!
Really interesting and useful. We need more myth busting! Off to do some root cuttings now.....
Thank you so much for this video Rosy, the education you provide here on UA-cam for free is really invaluable for me. I’m slowly learning about growing and selling plants. (On a tiny scale) So hearing these stories from your experiences is fantastic. And so useful .
Thank you Rosy!
This was a very intresst Video for me.Thank you!😊
What’s the size of your small round pots (in cm)?
9cm
One of the best videos. I wish you and others would do this more often. I learned more from these 10 minutes than much longer videos. As an experienced gardener I have heard most of the stuff about plant material. So all of the mistakes you mentioned resonated with me. Please do this, more often. Ask other folks and employees what mistakes they have learned from. I m sure they will have something to say. The ones in spacing were interesting. Re chemicals, I am so fortunate that my older sisters were both biologists so I read Rachel Carson a long time ago. That was my foundation so I am never looking for a chemical solution to any plant problem.
Yes…never chemicals in the garden 👍. “No chemicals” has worked for me.
Would you create a video on using grow bags with perennials? Terracotta and glazed pots have become expensive and I don't have room to store any more. I'd like to use them to be able to swap plants in and out of displays. Is this possible?
Really interesting thanks. I’ll reach for my round pots happily now
Not too long ago I learned that neonicotinoids are derived in part from tobacco (right there in the name, I just never knew). When an older gardener I know said she had a DIY spray that kept her plants bug free I had to know what it was, and guess what, she was making a home brewed mix using tobacco. I won’t be trying that one. Too bad, it sounded so enticing!
I live right next to a Golf Course….heaven only know’s how “safe” I am. I thought I’d like to try keeping bees, but I think they spray neonicotinoids (thanks for that explanation…I might actually remember how to spell it now 👍). I always seem to have a plague of an insect one year and then the next year that one’s gone and I have a new one. Japanese beetles though….what a plague…they love my hollyhocks (as do I 😀). I live in mid northern Ontario (Canada zone 4b)
Really enjoy your videos, Rosy. Thank you for the generosity of sharing. My answer to dealing with aphids (and slugs)? More bird feeders means more garden birds who are happy to feastbon aphids and slugs.
Thanks Rosy, loads of great information there would it be possible for you to do one on how to start up a nursery?
You´re so right Rosy
Very interesting Rosy, thank you.
What bio fungicide do you use?
The main one is an old favourite Baking powder, but do not mix it with oils.
Very interesting especially as I just bought quite a few square pots😬
Very very interesting…yes indeed, it does make you think
Now I am worried because having seen photos of Great Dixter where they mass clay pots together I replicated that mixing everything some in individual pots ie azaleas, fuschia, snow drops, muscariis some mixed in the same pot ie gaura & stipia & hardy geraniums / laurel & rosemary & cinéraire & céraiste / willow tortuosa & strawberries.
Some pots are massed in partial shade, some in full sun.
Should I space them out? It will not look as nice, more like soldiers on parade than the current riot of plants which I prefer.
Thank you Rosy for sharing your knowledge with us so generously and so well. The only downside is that I find myself coveting plants I did not know existed.
When you are doing a display like at Dixter that is different. Also they do not stay there all year round. They get moved as they start to fade and new pots put in.
Rosy, thank you for answering. I feel reassured.
I’ve stopped using chemical sprays (2 years ago) but struggling with controlling aphids especially on redcurrants and young cherry trees. For the home gardener the organic pest control, nematodes, ladybird larvae etc are expensive, and I have found not always successful. Have bought SBK spray (surfactant+feed for plants) to try this year, and am going to try more companion planting to bring in the birds etc more.
Could you do a video sometime Rosie on the various ways available to the home gardener/allotment holder please? Or recommend a good source that is ‘independent’, ie not selling a product?
Great to hear about your move away from chemicals! I’m hoping to one day have a plant nursery and will be starting this year by selling plants at the side of the road. Very small scale! Your videos are really helpful as I move in this direction.
Every time I listen to you Rosie, I learn something new. You really are a brilliant teacher. Fabulous you!
Your videos are always filled with so much great info than you for sharing your wisdom
Hi Rosy, I am not sure where I post questions so I will ask here. Thank you. I covered my crocus, tulip and hyacinth bulbs after finding they were being attacked by squirrels and mice. I am finding it hard to find out when I can safely remove the covers, if at all. I have never experienced this issue before in nearly 50 years of gardening so I haven't a clue what to do. The bulbs are all in pots for spring display on the decking terrace. Thank you so much.
I put chicken wire over the soil in the pots, and leave it there. Sometimes I cover the wire with soil or something decorative.
@@sueob1392 thank you
I’ve heard chicken pellets(manure) works wonders to deter rodents.
Thank you Rosie another brilliant video. I am trying to stop spraying chemicals. It would be great if you do a video showing what, how often etc...you spray thongs as i havent got a clue what to ise or when or how much. Thamks again Natalie 😊
Always worth trying something different, as long as it’s not going to cost you a fortune.
So much to do with gardening is ‘ handed down knowledge’ often nobody questions it.
I remember Geoff Hamilton using a hedge trimmer to cut his roses back. There was uproar because the iron rule was trim back to an outward facing bud. But he had no problems😊😊
Nice jumper!
It’s a Paul Smith
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Thanks Rosy.
i can't see mush room on the back
where you place you plants !?
The plants behind are over wintering so do not need space. We space out later