I am happy to say that I have eventually completed the summer tidy-up. All plants have been trimmed, topped up with compost and fed. The labels have been replaced as necessary, and my stock list is up to date!

The young plants from JHB are suffering in the intense heat of yesterday and today - three or four of them don't look as if they are going to survive. I'm doing what I can for them!

Fuchsia of the Day

Autumnale



This Fuchsia has been a challenge for me for a couple of years. It doesn't grow strongly, and is very awkward to train and shape, but the foliage is so beautiful that I am determined to get it right!! I'm going to try a "multi-planted" basket this year to see if that will help!!