Plants want to grow, just give them the chance

By Victoria Plum

Lots of time for gardening now! And as I work in the garden, where I try to be a tactful gardener, and with the words of a well-known gardener ringing in my ears (“plants want to grow, just give them the chance”), there is much to see.

For instance, a handsome Euphorbia has set seed in the most unlikely place right at the roots of a big, contorted hazel (pictured above).

This is just the place where I would never choose to put a plant because of the lack of root space, moisture and light – everything a plant needs – and yet a seed lodged there and is growing happily.

If I had tried to set an established plant in this place I don’t think it would have survived.

All the time I notice the effects of microclimates and try to learn from what happens naturally.

I like miniature gardens. Now I’m getting interested in bonsai. I’m going to grow my own. Watch this space.

Keep in touch via the Reepham & District Gardening Club website; you will see the next two meetings are cancelled.

The annual plant sale (note the change of date to Saturday 16 May) should happen, but please check the website.

Please pot up your extra plants, and if the sale is postponed then your plants will be in superb condition by next year! There is always high demand for well-grown, interesting plants.

Photo: Tina Sutton