First signs of Summer to come.

[Paul]

It's raining and blowing a gale in Cumbria, so this is my input.

[mr fish]

I can see a yellow round thing in the sky my kids say its called the sun......i saw it in books once

[Wandering Star]

Yes we all know what the lengthening days and the coming spring does for the little fella's, eh guy's.

[GIDEON]

You first sign of spring is my start of winter

[Steve T]

No snowdrops yet tho!

Where you been looking?

Loads on Innes estate when I was working the dogs there on Saturday / Monday. There are even some in sunny Lhanbryde

[Steve T]

Dear TT,

Not being of the green fingered variety, I have yet to cultivate such a stunning example after many efforts.

Can you tell me what seeds you used?

Have I been using the wrong type for this part of the country?

That looks like a stunning example of the German Metzler variant you've grown there. I've tried growing the French Michelin variety as well as the Italian Pirelli version, all without success! Some have suggested the newly emerging Korean Maxxis variety might prove a good grower!

Should I maybe try a British variety, such as Avon, as I've heard they are quite hardy and should be able to survive the weather this far north?

Your thoughts on my "growing" problem greatfully received.

Steve "in the garden" T

B)

[davsato]

where abouts is that then gideon, aus or somewhere?

[LargeWayRound]

Gideon lives in South Africa ..