Observatory Horticulture

[Xlracer]

Phil

I sense a common theme here, having gardening opportunities for the ultimate authority in return for observatory privileges.

My Obsy has a Fig Tree, Grape Vines, Raspberry Canes, and a varied collection of Heathers around the inside of the compound walls, maybe we could find the most exotic bit of horticulture that was needed to get enough credits for an Obsy?

Dave

[philj]

Dave

It sounds like SWMBO is trying to hide the obs. I put some hooks on teh frame today and I could see the cogs whirring behind the eyes as SWMBO was plotting what plants she can plant around it.

HAnging baskets are going on later in the spring Im told and there may be a clematis going in soon. Runner beans were hinted at but I think I managed to dodge that one, those beggars climb everywhere.

Ill post pics of the vegetation later in the year

Phil

[michaelmorris]

Sorry to disagree with you, but I actually like the idea of plants growing up the observatory. I've just planted a climbing rose, a clematis and a honeysuckle so that they grow up one side of the observatory and along tellis mounted on two sides of the roof run-off rails. Whilst I know I'm going to prune them back three or four times a year to make sure they don't get in the way of the roof opening, they will soften the harsh outlines of the observatory and make the garden a nicer place.

[steppenwolf]

Not exactly exotic but I did give it a try - but then I have a great and very understanding wife (at least that what this warning note says anyway ...)

[steppenwolf]

Not exactly exotic but I have made an attempt as shown here - but then I do have a great and very understanding wife (at least that's what it says on this warning note that has just been placed in front of me ....)

[DanDare]

That's really looking good, and I see you've got some plants as well!

[philj]

OK Here you go a pic for Observatory Horticulture.

Bicolour Rhodie in front and a Clematis on each roof frame upright.

The bean frame is my old drive through engine hoist:D

Philj

[Xlracer]

Phil

Nice

I am hoping to grow a Clematis light screen across the top of the ibsys compound door to block out the direct light from a nearby streetlight.

Will take some pictures as it grows!

Regards

Dave Smith

[michaelmorris]

Here are a couple of quick photos I took of patio and trellis built under the run off rails fo the observatory. The large urn is a water feature. The area of lawn around the observatory will eventually be turned into border.

[Tim]

A good clematis for this purpose then would be "Winter beauty", a fairly recent addition, it is evergreen, and provides a good covering of leaves.

For very sunny sheltered positions, Trachelospermum jasminoides would make a nice addition, with fabulous fragrant flowers, and attractive evergreen foliage.

For a more vigourous evergreen screen, Hydrangea Seemanii is a good choice. Grows in shade too.

[adamsp123]

Here are a couple of quick photos I took of patio and trellis built under the run off rails fo the observatory. The large urn is a water feature. The area of lawn around the observatory will eventually be turned into border.

Great Idea, when it rains you could move the obsy roof over your patio to keep it dry

[adamsp123]

Another camoflage for a dome type obsy would to paint it up looking like a little pixies house and get a load of garden gnomes sitting around it.

[Xlracer]

Instead of inside it!

Dave Smith