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I’M OBSESSED WITH THIS

Sticky

Having recently started working one day a week in Aldeburgh I came across this amazing plant that self-seeds and is apparently a coastal regular. Its common name is Tall Flat Sedge.

Here’s the RHS description: Cyperus eragrostis

Pale Galingale

A tufted, rhizomatous perennial sedge to 90cm, with stout, winged stems. Long, grass-like leaves radiate out from the tops of the stems. In summer it produces spherical clusters of tiny green flowers. More tolerant of drier conditions than other Cyperus species

Given we seem to be in a constant stage of drought I’d love to plop some of this in among a dry, coastal border to pop its head up above its’ companions.

ADVICE

END OF YEAR UPDATE

I will be around in between Christmas and New Year if anyone has any questions. The weather has not been kind this year so let’s hope for more balance.

The good news is that Wisteria has been the standout plant as it just doesn’t seem to care if it’s hot, dry, wet or cold.

ASIDE

MY NEW LIVING WALL OBSESSION

Still in it’s infancy, this PlantBox Living Wall from Growing Revolution has the makings of such a productive and beautiful addition to this sunny corner in Suffolk..

All the troughs are eco-friendly, stackable and have a nifty watering system that shows you when the water is getting low. Also, that way the plants learn to put out roots to find the water as it comes from the bottom., keeping the soil wet but not water-logged, which can easily happen when you water from the top.

The new living wall with herbs from Herbal Haven

I mostly used herbs from my favourite supplier Herbal Haven where the range is simply amazing. They arrive in recyclable holders that cut down for bringing on seedlings, or still in the recycling. I then added some chives at the top for a pink topper and some ferns for structure. There’s still a little room for cut-and-come-again lettuce or some sedge, which I dearly wanted to plant, but couldn’t source in time.

Designer-Gardener