Barbara McLean
@fliskmillan.com
Mainly post about coos, house plants, gardening, knitting and upholstery.
Keep saying i'm going to take cuttings of the ones i like but never quite get round to it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Keep saying i'm going to take cuttings of the ones i like but never quite get round to it.
Growing them from seed has been a revelation! With the benefit of not being too sad if i lose them over winter.
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Growing them from seed has been a revelation! With the benefit of not being too sad if i lose them over winter.
Biting nails at that point!
November 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Biting nails at that point!
Interesting! Fingers crossed they go well.
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Interesting! Fingers crossed they go well.
Thick yarn, small dog and nothing else to do would just about work. 2 weeks perhaps more realistic.
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thick yarn, small dog and nothing else to do would just about work. 2 weeks perhaps more realistic.
Same here if you have to buy. Luckily this variety looks quite productive despite being small.
October 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Same here if you have to buy. Luckily this variety looks quite productive despite being small.
Dwarf rooting stock the way forward! Never get too tall to pick.
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Dwarf rooting stock the way forward! Never get too tall to pick.
It was in a pot for several years before going in the ground.
October 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It was in a pot for several years before going in the ground.
It is an eater. Crisp with a good balance between sharp and sweet. Lost the label years ago so no idea as to what variety.
October 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It is an eater. Crisp with a good balance between sharp and sweet. Lost the label years ago so no idea as to what variety.
The joy of cordons is squeezing more into a space than regular trees. Does seem to have been a good year for stone fruits.
October 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The joy of cordons is squeezing more into a space than regular trees. Does seem to have been a good year for stone fruits.
1, 2, many, lots! I use canes to support the flower stem if i think it is in danger. Also the pots are quite close together.
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
1, 2, many, lots! I use canes to support the flower stem if i think it is in danger. Also the pots are quite close together.
Get her to write down her top tips before she retires!
October 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Get her to write down her top tips before she retires!
Something very cheering when amaryllis start doing their thing this time of year. Will be posting pics to encourage bloom scrolling 😁
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Something very cheering when amaryllis start doing their thing this time of year. Will be posting pics to encourage bloom scrolling 😁