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Back to EpisodesLet's Talk Numbers, Are Annual Plugs A Thing? Road Pins Incoming, Plus Plant Profile: Bindweed (Yes, Bindweed!)
Description
Hello, it's Friday 19 June 2026.
Thank goodness it's Friday! Phew! If you sent me a message about the annuals/perennials debate this week - thank you - and if you commented on Spotify, thank you too. Tonight I'm talking more about starting annuals in autumn: I'm psyching myself up to get back into sowing.
Please get in touch if you buy annual plug/starts: I'm really interested to know what you buy and why you choose plugs rather than seeds. How does it work out financially for you? Contact details below, do let me know.
I'm talking about the numbers of seedlings I've planted out so far this year - I planned quite a daunting number yet what I've planted on the field doesn't seem anywhere near enough (or reflect the number I sowed).
Road pins! I'm obsessed. I've just ordered some and I chat about this. Finally, tonight's Plant Profile Series continues with Bindweed. I didn't know much about this frustrating - but beautiful - vigorous climber until I researched it and it's quite interesting. I wish my other plants would grow as quickly as bindweed.
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