09 April 14

[mark smyth]

OMG what a display! I'm so green with jealousy

[Maggi Young]

This is a favourite time for us in the garden - the erythronium are such a joy. Been having a lovely time this morning just examining their markings one by one.

[mark smyth]

because of this weeks blog I've just spent too much money

[Maggi Young]

because of this weeks blog I've just spent too much money

 I have been asked to point out that the Bulb Despot and the SRGC accept no responsibility for the retail therapy frenzy which may be engendered in readers of the Bulb Log. 

[Brian Ellis]

I don't know that you get away with it that easily Maggi

[David Nicholson]

I find myself sharing Mark's greenness

[Margaret]

Me too. Really wonderful Ian.

[mark smyth]

Maggi you'll be happy to know the money went to Scotland  tho loads of things I would have bought are out of stock

[Leena]

Your garden is my dream garden!

[Mavers]

I've just seen paradise!

Your garden is so beautiful Ian & Maggi, thank you for letting us have a peek.

[ranunculus]

An IRG in a Bulb Log!!!   Absolutely stunning my friends!   … And we get invited to stay in February when most of these gems were still underground.  Life isn't fair!!!   
Seriously, Ian and Maggi … your latest blog should be printed and handed out at garden festivals, shows and garden centres … inspiration of the ultimate kind … and WHERE are the TV cameras when we need them.  Hotfoot them to sunny Aberdeen.

Many thanks to Jon Evans for pointing out my typo (now amended) that suggested Ian and Maggi were running a 'latex' blog … perish the thought … imagine either of them in latex!!!

[Ian Y]

Thanks to all - our garden, or should I say the plants within it, are a continual inspiration to me - I just love this time of year.

I will point out to those encouraged to spend their cash that I continually say that seed is the best way to achieve a garden full of bulbs much the cheapest way to so I accept no responsibility Mark

Cliff I was contacted by a BBC researcher earlier this year - we had a long conversation and I suggested the best times of year and what they might expect to see but not surprisingly I have heard nothing more. I am quite pleased as I am not really sure if I want a TV crew tramping around our garden.

I have just taken another 208 pictures today - here is one.



I do have some liquid latex in my workshop, I use it in my art, but I am not sure there is enough to make a life cast

[ChrisB]

It's my idea of heaven Ian!

[mark smyth]

I will point out to those encouraged to spend their cash that I continually say that seed is the best way to achieve a garden full of bulbs much the cheapest way to so I accept no responsibility Mark

I know I know but I don't have the patience but must start

[Maggi Young]

Hmm, TV crews ?  We've had them here before - for BBC and Channel 4. We've had features on the old "Bloom" programme; some programme  whose name escapes me - it was fronted by Stefan  Buczacki ; the Beechgrove Garden several times over many years  and  a couple of other things, too - so we do feel we've done our bit  in that regard. Can't say I'm in a hurry to welcome another crew to the premises!
Apart form anything else they eat you out of house and home.