Although it is still mid May last week seemed a good time to bring out the plants from the conservatory. The warm days and frost free nights made it perfect conditions in which to acclimatize the plants to the outside, a process known as hardening off. I was especially careful to check the overnight temperatures as any frost would be severely damaging.
Ideally they would all fit into the cold frame, but as you might just spot in the far end of the photograph it is just a little small. So next best was to leave them close by the house and the relatively warm brick. However, given that many of them are quite tender I will not be planting out into position for a week or two yet.
The plug plants mentioned in a previous post seem to be doing very well.
Another plant looking good at the moment is the Solomon's Seal. This is one of my special favourites as it came from my wife's childhood home over 15 years ago as a small division courtesy of the mother in law; delightful, in an understated way. They have beautiful arching forms, delicate off white flowers and will grow in quite dark borders or under trees.
Finally, the sunshine is still being enjoyed by all the residents
But a hard day in the garden necessitates a good sleep at night!
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