Hi - I bought some Amaryllis from Sarah Raven a few years ago and received a sheet on how to grow and store them, and I've it found it so hepful - I'll quote what she says (which I've tried and tested with success!)
After blooming cut down the flower stems and put the pot out intot he garden or a cool greenhouse, treat as a normal pot plant, watering regularly and allow the foliage to die back. They are not hardy so don't plant them out itno the garden. As the foliage dies down reduce the watering until by the autumn, the soil is all by dry. When the leaves are completely shrivelled you can remove them and put the pot back into the dark. Leave the bulb to gather its energy, ready to repeat the flowering process all over again. don't re-pot it for the first couple of years; it will resent its roots being disturbed.
We are in a tiny village near Heathfield. Like you we ended up with a much bigger garden than we had before. Mostly, at the moment it is a footie pitch or cricket pitch and at the moment the new found sport to be doing - a rugby pitch, but I am reclaiming bits to plant in - slowly so no-one notices!
Worth a drive if you love roses - Wych Cross Nursery. You're on the forest then too which is an adventure place for boys of all sizes!
Although my garden is scary, I am just starting, have ordered some bare root roses. I had pale pink and white ramblers in London, but the lovely thing is here now that I have so much room, is that I can have my favourites from before, but have been very daring (for me!) and ordered a red one 'Souvenir de docteur Jamain' Isn't that a fabulous name!
I drive my son to school in Brighton, and it is the most beautiful drive, for that reason alone, I am happy to be here! Where in Sussex are you?
HI I am new too. It is rather nice being a pioneer!
I have just moved to Sussex,to a much bigger garden than I had in London, and it is exciting, but daunting. The members so far seem to be a lovely mix of experienced and new gardeners.so am looking forward to sharing ideas,
Hello from the island of Unst, Britain's most northerly island in the Shetland Islands. I have lived here since 1992, struggling to succeed in gardening with all the wild and windy elements these northern climes have to offer! So I am looking forward to hearing about how you're all succeeding or otherwise with your gardens. Christine
Yes we are new. I'm Hazel and I am part of the Sarah Raven team. i hope the forum becomes a good place to meet. I'll find out if we can get a members list going. It's great we've got some new members, let me know if there are any other features missing.
Hi, I'm new to blogs although having been reading other people's for advice. Have just acquired a new garden and am looking for advice and inspiration.
Greetings from Cork Hi all, I'm gardening in Ireland - County Cork. We grow mostly vegetables and fruit, with a few flowers around the house. Planning a more adventurous flower garden in the next couple of years. We also love cooking, and have a vegetarian B&B.
Hi, I've just signed up too, after spending most of the day pottering in the garden enjoying the fab September sunshine here in the south-east. As for growing Dahlias, the snails and slugs love them.
hello everyone I'm new too................South (suburban) London............. Just started to get interested in gardening, look forward to chatting to you all.
My name is Darren Im gardening mad and just love Sarahs style I first noticed her eye for design and style on Gardeners world. I live in Staffordshire with my partner Simon and my Dalmatians Lola and Saffron. Im looking forward to chatting with gardening mad people too!!
Hi - I bought some Amaryllis
Hi - I bought some Amaryllis from Sarah Raven a few years ago and received a sheet on how to grow and store them, and I've it found it so hepful - I'll quote what she says (which I've tried and tested with success!)
After blooming cut down the flower stems and put the pot out intot he garden or a cool greenhouse, treat as a normal pot plant, watering regularly and allow the foliage to die back. They are not hardy so don't plant them out itno the garden. As the foliage dies down reduce the watering until by the autumn, the soil is all by dry. When the leaves are completely shrivelled you can remove them and put the pot back into the dark. Leave the bulb to gather its energy, ready to repeat the flowering process all over again. don't re-pot it for the first couple of years; it will resent its roots being disturbed.
Hope it's a help, it helped me!
Can anyone tell me the best
Can anyone tell me the best way to store amaryllis bulbs after they have flowered
Hello to all the newbies like
Hello to all the newbies like myself.
I just wanted to wish everyone a fruitful new season (2010)!!
I've just joined and I'm
I've just joined and I'm looking forward to meeting other food lovers and getting some inspiration for more delicious treats to grow in my garden
We are in a tiny village
We are in a tiny village near Heathfield. Like you we ended up with a much bigger garden than we had before. Mostly, at the moment it is a footie pitch or cricket pitch and at the moment the new found sport to be doing - a rugby pitch, but I am reclaiming bits to plant in - slowly so no-one notices!
Worth a drive if you love roses - Wych Cross Nursery. You're on the forest then too which is an adventure place for boys of all sizes!
Hi Jasmine, Although my
Hi Jasmine,
Although my garden is scary, I am just starting, have ordered some bare root roses. I had pale pink and white ramblers in London, but the lovely thing is here now that I have so much room, is that I can have my favourites from before, but have been very daring (for me!) and ordered a red one 'Souvenir de docteur Jamain' Isn't that a fabulous name!
I drive my son to school in Brighton, and it is the most beautiful drive, for that reason alone, I am happy to be here! Where in Sussex are you?
Hi Suebee That was us exactly
Hi Suebee
That was us exactly 7 years ago - we left London and moved to Sussex. Bit of a shock at the time but wouldn't change a thing now!
HI I am new too. It is rather
HI I am new too. It is rather nice being a pioneer!
I have just moved to Sussex,to a much bigger garden than I had in London, and it is exciting, but daunting. The members so far seem to be a lovely mix of experienced and new gardeners.so am looking forward to sharing ideas,
hi im from notts just joined
hi im from notts just joined looking forward to talking to other gardeners
Hello all, Conrad from
Hello all,
Conrad from Ireland here. Gardening since the age of 7, which has developed into a bit of an obsession over time.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how the forum develops.
Hello from the island of
Hello from the island of Unst, Britain's most northerly island in the Shetland Islands. I have lived here since 1992, struggling to succeed in gardening with all the wild and windy elements these northern climes have to offer! So I am looking forward to hearing about how you're all succeeding or otherwise with your gardens. Christine
Hello everyone Yes we are
Hello everyone
Yes we are new. I'm Hazel and I am part of the Sarah Raven team. i hope the forum becomes a good place to meet. I'll find out if we can get a members list going. It's great we've got some new members, let me know if there are any other features missing.
Hi, I'm new to blogs although
Hi, I'm new to blogs although having been reading other people's for advice. Have just acquired a new garden and am looking for advice and inspiration.
Greetings from Cork
Greetings from Cork Hi all, I'm gardening in Ireland - County Cork. We grow mostly vegetables and fruit, with a few flowers around the house. Planning a more adventurous flower garden in the next couple of years. We also love cooking, and have a vegetarian B&B.
Hi, I've just signed up too,
Hi, I've just signed up too, after spending most of the day pottering in the garden enjoying the fab September sunshine here in the south-east. As for growing Dahlias, the snails and slugs love them.
Hello from Devon, have been
Hello from Devon, have been gardening all my life, and hope to share information with other members.
Another newbie from
Another newbie from Oxfordshire who loves growing stuff.
Current obsessions are tomatoes and dahlias !!
Hi Helen, any advice for me
Hi Helen, any advice for me on dahlias? see 'growing flowers' forum, I've not grown before but am planning to next year
advice definitly appreciated
hello everyone I'm new
hello everyone I'm new too................South (suburban) London............. Just started to get interested in gardening, look forward to chatting to you all.
Hi My name is Darren Im
Hi
My name is Darren Im gardening mad and just love Sarahs style I first noticed her eye for design and style on Gardeners world. I live in Staffordshire with my partner Simon and my Dalmatians Lola and Saffron. Im looking forward to chatting with gardening mad people too!!
Just got in from work and
Just got in from work and found this, great news. I'm looking forward to sharing gardening successes and failures with all.
Hello, I'm new too.
Hello, I'm new too.
That's what I thought Suzie -
That's what I thought Suzie - it's quite good fun starting on a brand new forum
At least it looks as though you can sort out your posts if you spot a mistake after you've posted
I looked for a members list
I looked for a members list too Suzie. This forum is quite differently set out to the other one I belong to.
It is isn't it Jasmine, it
It is isn't it Jasmine, it looks as though it is in its early days yet - so we can watch it develop
Hi everyone. I'm from
Hi everyone. I'm from Norfolk. I like my garden, and designing different areas in it, but it always seems to run away with itself...
Claire
Hello my name is Brendan I am
Hello my name is Brendan I am lost too trying to ge into the system.Im sure with Sarahs expertise we will sort out eventually
Hello from up north. I live
Hello from up north. I live in North Yorkshire and have attended Sarahs courses at Newby Hall, which were inspirational.
Hi I'm new too and looking
Hi I'm new too and looking forward to getting to know lots of other like minded people. x
hi there, I'm another newbie
hi there, I'm another newbie and hoping to find other keen cooks/gardeners and lots of inspiration!
Hi Jasmine I've just been
Hi Jasmine
I've just been looking around for a members list to see how many of us are here - haven't found it yet. Let me know if you stumble over it
Hi to you all, I've just
Hi to you all,
I've just joined and look forward to 'chatting' with other members