What the heck is this Mark 2!

Summer snowflake?

I planned 3 dicentras as I absolutely love them but only one has come up this year.

gillybib Beechgrove is on BBC Scotland Thursday evening at 7:30 ish - you might get this in England if you have Sky/Vitgin. It's on normal BBC2 on Sunday morning - very early - time varies. It's on catch up after the Scottish showing. I think its better than Gardeners World.

Yes - that is definitely it. It is pretty - it is hidden away by the hellibores.

It is a lovely view from the house and it lifts the spirits when the going gets tough.

What wonderful views Luckygirl! There are lots of pics on the net of your 'snowdrop' once you know the name under which to search. I am convinced that it is Leucojum Aestivum, which flowers right now.
www.google.co.uk/search?q=leucojum+aestivum&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwi72KWa85HTAhXILsAKHbk-DNIQ_AUIBigB&biw=1334&bih=610#spf=1

The red plant is probably dicentra spectabile, or Dutchmans Breeches. I have some in my garden at the moment just coming into flower. It makes quite a large clump, so you can divide it to make more plants, and there is also a white version.

gilly. If you are cutting sprouted potatoes into sections make sure the cut parts have dried before you plant them.

Beautiful views!

You truly are a "lucky girl" luckygirl' Fabulous views.

https://www.gransnet.com/uploads/talk/201704/medium-219592-20170406-155952.jpg https://www.gransnet.com/uploads/talk/201704/medium-363558-20170406-160646.jpg https://www.gransnet.com/uploads/talk/201704/medium-163677-20170406-160551.jpg

I put these pics up on the first What the heck thread by mistake, so here they are here. One is the snowdrop which I cannot find at all on the net; and the others are of the lovely view from our new home.

In France they're called coeur de Marie.

Luckygirl, the other plant is a Bleeding Heart.
I was going to suggest that but couldn't remember the name! Also called Dicentra, I have a white one out at the moment but the pink one has disappeared.

I didn't know that they're poisonous!

Your Garden sounds amazing Luckygirl It's lovely to get these surprises

gillybob - there's no need to cut off the other shoots. Just put them in as they are.
You can even cut a sprouting potato in parts, each with a sprout on it, and plant them separately. They might not all develop, but you've saved some money.
That's what we've found anyway.

Bleeding heart are very poisonous
Yes I have those snowdrops too they are very delicate

Bleeding heart also known ss "the Lady in the Bath (turn the flower upside down and pull the sides out sideways to see more of her)

Yes, all eyes off except the strongest.

Luckygirl, the other plant is a Bleeding Heart.

www.google.co.uk/search?q=bleeding+heart+flowers&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirwb-kkZDTAhUHDMAKHS3rDGsQsAQIJA&biw=1334&bih=610&dpr=1#spf=1

Oh I missed GW last Friday shysal. Must try and get it tonight on catch up. Thanks for the reminder.

Maybe it's just the perfect time of year annsixty.

Luckygirl, I think the white flowers are Leocojum aestivum, known as the summer snowdrop. In fact it flowers around now, following the snowdrops. There are lots around my village.
carolynsshadegardens.com/tag/leucojum-aestivum/

I can't help with your query gillybob but traditionally potatoes should be planted on Good Friday. However I have no idea why.

I think the experts leave the strongest shoot only on potatoes. Monty did this last week when planting in bags.

I am about to plant my potatoes (this weekend) does anyone know if I should be removing all of the little shoots except the strongest one? or leave them all on one side (obviously the one facing up). I have never planted spuds before and am getting conflicting information.

Where could I find Beechgrove garden chelseababy ? I'm assuming it's on TV.

This week's Beechgrove Garden had an item in snowdrops - I never knew there were so many types/species.

The one that looks like a Snowdrop is a Snowdrop its probably one of these, I have some under some trees they are very pretty but delicate about a foot+ tall.

www.rhs.org.uk/plants/articles/graham-rice/10-agm-snowdrops