jersey jayne

How tidy is your garden?

yup, same as many others, not too many manicured parts,but loving attention to the plants the main aim,and the "wild bit" at the bottom of the garden for the bugs and mammmals.

Front garden plants?

something prickly if it is a low wall as it deters "invaders", and altogether make it colourfull, its the best way to get neighbours to talk to you, and walk down the road and see what THEY grow,or grows well in the area.The other replies must have given you lots to go on!

house plant help

I have a wonderfull huge Bird of Paradise(Estralitzia) plant in my conservatory now in flower with 2 flowers, HOW can I polinate it? really would like some seeds to try to grow more.Someone must have thought out this before...anyone?

Talkback: Beekeeping

took up beekeeping years ago, never more than 3 hives ,almost all 2nd hand equiptment(ok if you are really clean and tidy) top and trousers(ex mod) white. only need a hat with veil attached new.washing up gloves fine. Bees from swarms,AND lots of start up help from local beekeepers assoc.on line, EVERY county has one,even London.Joining is vital, you get insurance with your membership,monthly mag. county news.and the inspiration from members,so many of whome are newcomers,you can take beekeepers exams..even for basics its an achievement..you can even buy polystyrene beehives now,how cool is that! as for varoa,there are fairly effective natural protections for bees ,never fear..and as for all that expensive stuff bee groups usually have it to hire to members.GO FOR IT..NOW

Help - how can I rescue my Clematis

not green fingered..poor you, the advice flowering rose gave is good, too much food too late(now) in the year will make it leaf up too much, slowly does it is best,and yes ,protect the Spring shoots with the half bottle (or a plastic flower pot with bottom cut off ring)and feed when the flower buds start," face in the sun feet in the shade" is the motto of Clematis plants!

house plant help

how?