One of the plants I haven't grown for many years is a Fig. So I'm looking for not a Brown Türkiye, Brian's (politically correct spellcheck did this) which I grew in another place and one that flourished but another variety. Rouge de Bordeaux or Osborne’s Prolific come to mind.
My little courtyard garden did well this year with its raised pools, fish and sub tropical plants. I once though banana plants would suit it but my brother suggested sticking to cannas which I've done. Banana foliage gets shredded by winds unless you're in a really sheltered microclimate. In any case I've grown them ad infinitum overseas edible and ornamental.
I planted some outdoor containers with mini blue flowered winter pansies, something I've never really tried in the past. They look great in this mild climate this year. Bulbs I planted more of include Snakes-head Fritillary by a pond, snowdrops and for indoors I splashed out on an Amaryllis which is growing fast. Some hyacinths for the office which have buds on and will soon fill the place with their scent. I had a problem too with delivery (Parkers) but an email sorted that out and they went out the next day.
Originally Posted by: NMA