Short and Hairy

Morning all,

A very quick one today as I am out of time and wanted to get this out a bit earlier bearing in mind the odd bank holiday week coming up. In theory we are on a three day week but in reality, assuming a reasonable level of despatching, we are unlikely to get round everyone in three days. We will definitely be working and delivering on Thursday and possibly delivering Friday too if we can't clear the decks before then. We will only have the odd driver (not saying which) on Friday as we are hoping to give everyone a break on at least one of the days.

We will do our best to get everything out as early as we can and the earlier orders are in the easier it will be to plan or panic! Bear with us we will be doing our best as always.

Availability list highlights

As sales step back from manic levels and spring really gets warmed up we are gaining ground on having a bit more in bud and flower, plus the herbs are becoming more available too. It will be another week before we see any Basils on the list but it shouldn't be long. We don't have the heated facilities to risk growing them any earlier.

Lovely crop of Aquilegia's at the moment in 4 colours. Flower stems and buds are now on show so don't miss out. Fresh batches of the Dreameria series of Armeria are on stream now. Selected for their very long flowering period and large flower size they promise to be a great new garden addition.

Feathery foliage of Coreopsis Zagreb is supporting plenty of tight bud, Nice and short. Most of the Echinacea are running up their first flower stems with the odd bud showing. Only a little way off showing colour but definite signs of action.

Fresh crops of Dianthus in a good range of colours, bushy, in bud and well scented when the flowers open. Not a huge number left but the Liatris spicata are showing bud now if you are quick. We have fresh crops of Digitalis, Lupins and Delphiniums on the list this week. Limited numbers of these popular and fast growing lines so don't hang back.

Summer must be on its way with the appearance of the Oxalis. Both forms are now in bud and showing the odd flash of colour. Summer favourite the hardy Osteospermum Tresco Purple looks strong and bushy and tight bud visible if you look hard, Penstemons are coming online too although flower may be a little way off yet. We have nice fresh batches of the metallic sheen of Irish Molly flowers which are looking good. The very summery sunshine yellow Viola Etain is in flower now too.

Have fun, from all at Kirton Farm Nurseries