Published on 12, July, 2020
....aka Battle Of The Borage
There have been rumblings for the past week or so but I thought now would be as good a time as any to get the show started. Today I sowed between 16 and 20 seeds.
I thought it might be nice for any members who want to join in to sow borage seeds and chat about it. We all know bees and pollinators need a helping hand and this is a lovely plant we can have in our gardens to help. The flowers are pretty star shaped blue, sometimes pink or purple. You can eat the flowers or put in ice cubes and you can use the leaves to make borage fertiliser for the garden.
I thought it might be a nice way to unite online friends by doing something remote in real life.
It does self seed so I take no responsibility if you end up with more next year! The more the merrier. Apologies if you have no outdoor space. Maybe do a bit of guerilla gardening if you can
This post was inspired by Jamie (who I cannot tag for some reason) and Number
So lets help our wildlife!
"No-one can do everything but everyone can do something".
Cool thread! Actually makes interesting reading, especially if you are an aspiring gardener like me. Everything I try and grow dies though, flower and veg wise, am I over watering?
Since my dad died I've been active in the garden cutting back the hedge and brambles, uncovering the steps round the front of the house... Hard work but rewarding and I know my dad would be proud.
I have no idea. There is the adage "right plant right place" however I mostly just shove things in and see what happens. I love gardening but often have difficulty knowing where to start and feel personal responsibility if something perishes on my watch. It's one of a few things which completely immerses me (once I get going) so a very mindful hobby. I do find it's a good way to connect with others; my grandad was a keen gardener and this has passed on through the family. I'm sure your dad would be proud.
Also mostly everyone does a *bit* of gardening so it's a good bit of small talk to have in the back pocket.