I posted my seeds order the day after the journal arrived. Not received as of yet but I did order a lot in my excitement so expect there will be a bit of a wait!

Thank you for naming my plants - shall now write my labels!
Debbie

Can anyone name these two cacti and the succulent please? Thanks

Hi Jim, what size is your greenhouse and do you insulate it too in winter?

Very interesting Chris thanks for that. I have looked at two 'greenhouse' heaters - Hot Box and Bio green Phoenix. Supplier won't recommend the Bio due to bad aftercare service and the Hot Box isn't IP rated anyway! Both are £200 each. I will spend this if needed due to value of plants but if I can ...

Saw one of those mentined on a post by a member and found Direct Trade Supplies electrical site selling them for £20. It has a 1000 hour battery back up should the electirc fail..which seems like a good idea but then if the electric fails the heater wont switch on anyway! I have only got a temporary...

Hi Gary? Thank you for your advice. I've got mine set at 15 degrees and it is holding that temp even though my greenhouse is kept (ideally!) At 6 degrees overnight. I think you are right regarding the humidity although I believe Melocacti still need to be watered over winter occasionally? Perhaps Me...

Hi I have bought a Vitapod and intend growing my seeds in this in the greenhouse. As my greenhouse is still getting up to the low 30's most days (despite 4 auto window openers) I am going to place it on the lower shelf of my staging (I designed and built my own 3 tier staging). I would like if possi...

I would like to purchase a book too if not too late? Thanks

They look great. I would like to grow some Lithops this year from seed so hoping I can do as well as you!