While a hectic weekend, I did find an hour’s time to settle on plants for the challenging garden I am aiming to create from sandy soil, hills and coastal foggy summer days.

Someone said start Jasmine, Bougainvillea and New Zealand Flax might just do the trick.

So far lavender and Japanese dwarf Maple are hanging tough. Also potted Gardenia, where I control the soil and nutrients.

Next up – paint dingy fence or not.

Thought for the day – how to decide what is misinformation and what’s the best advise online for plant how to.

May I ask – What is your garden regret?