All systems go!

Suddenly the button has been pressed, the all systems go button.  I can't decide if its the opening sequence of Stingray or Thunderbirds...... actually its Stingray, when I think about this properly I think that Stingray was really my favourite and if you have no idea what I am wobbling on about then google it and Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.   Where was I ...... oh yes, all systems go.

The Conservatory has been emptied of all the tender plants.  They have been released into the garden.  I say released, they are still fairly close to the door just in case but the long range forecast looks like it is above 4 deg so we should (should) be ok.  

I love this moment.  I love having the conservatory back as it is a no-go zone when full of plants.  The conservatory is very small and the plants are many.  I love seeing the space again, I love having the usable space again though the winter-use is vital for my tender plants to keep them alive.  Most have got through alive, which is always good.  I lost a couple from poor watering though I really do try and to keep on top of it.  Most did need a good water which perked them up quite quickly.

The plants moved outside all got a good water even though rain was due.  I needed to get them primed for the rain.  Some of the plants still inside also needed a good water as some were in the hard to reach back corner of the room.  The picture above is not all the plants, this was taken mid-moving.  There is also the tray of nearly dead plants.  Ones that are definitely coughing but might, with a bit of luck, just about pull through.  One already is showing some signs of improvement so I live in hope.

The begonias have nearly all moved outside, they love the summer outdoors; as do the Sparmannia and the Brrugmansia.  The musa and ensete are now outside and enjoying having water restored to them.  I am a bit worried that one of the musa might have died but I have watered it and whispered words of encouragement to it.

So here we are: all systems go.  How exciting!

Take care and be kind.

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