It is a gorgeous sunny day - and our #eucalyptus tree is thriving.
We were a bit concerned with how it would do in the London clay, but with a bit of TLC, a splurge of food, and plenty of water, it is growing up quickly.
@Edent My ex bought a Eucalyptus. Looking back at Google Streetview it was under 2m tall in Jul 2008. By Jun 2012 it was as high as the house! They are quick growers.
@Edent I'd suggest adding in the plant identification uk group on Facebook, it's the best thing I've been in for years as I'm learning loads. People are really quick, it's very impressive.
@Edent the plant net app might have some suggestions. A wildflower mix I got from the pound store seems to have included spinach (?!) which looks a bit similar but not quite the same. Perhaps small seeds have a way of finding their way into other packets
@Edent oh, I planted clover as well, nice to see how quickly it propagates, and it's flowers are very cute too! 🍀
On the other hand something periodically eats most of the leaves and I have to propagate things again. Couldn't find the culprit yet, but my eyes are on any snails that I can catch...
@Edent I know they look nice but if you want to keep the clover or anything else beneath you probably want to rip them out. They grow big fast and then take all the sun and nutrients not leaving much for others around. If this is fine though enjoy the beautiful blossoms! 🌻
@Edent My mother in law once pulled a tomato plant out of our compost bin (evidently having sprouted from some discarded rotten tomatoes) and planted it out. They were the best tomatoes I’d eaten in a long time.
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