(21-09-2023, 01:24 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I picked up baby leeks at the fruit shop a while back, boy they were tasty! Almost worth putting in a couple of pots just to harvest early. And my kalanchoes are doing well too - they are a treasure at just the right time of year. I soaked my elderberry cuttings overnight and potted them up this morning. One of the thicker one had a root bud showing that I swear wasn't there yesterday when I popped it into the water garden, but maybe it's just my optimism. The seller did say these were eager to grow, so I hope they take off and adjust to being Aucklanders, it's a bit different from their usual haunt.Homegrown leeks are the best and I agree, nice and sweet especially when young and tender.
And yes! My lotus has put its head up so I know it is acclimatising. The water temp has definitely risen in the past week. Having never grown these before I shall watch out for black aphids and avoid any suggestion of sprays. Any other helpful hints would be welcomed - I have aquatic feeder spikes or balls on my shopping list for next week, or slow release to make my own if the local Hammer hasn't got them... I am really looking forward to that pot putting on a performance!
If you don’t want to use sprays for aphids you could drown them with the hose or just squish them. We get them so bad here in spring. They do damage to my roses. I make my own spray but you have to spray several times a week.
All the best with your elderberry cuttings. They grow wild down here. Such a magical plant
(21-09-2023, 04:53 PM)harm_less Wrote: Harvested our first feed of asparagus this week. Picking and eating the odd spear raw as I pass the bed is one of my gardening treats
Yum sounds so good!!!