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Himalayan blue poppy

Posted: 08/05/2012 at 10:02

I agree with Alina. Now that we're into May, albeit somewhat cold, I might be tempted to plant them out.

Help choosing climbers

Posted: 27/04/2012 at 15:05

If you live in a cottage or want a cottage garden feel then take a look at some of these climbers. Or maybe consider training a fruit tree up the wall like a pear.

the plants and flowers

Posted: 27/04/2012 at 15:01

You're right - you can do a lot with a balcony garden and you'll find sites set up specifically to accomodate them. 

idea's please

Posted: 27/04/2012 at 14:58

Hi Tomalli, you might find some more garden design ideas on here. There's plenty of time to be reading up on ideas given the bad weather.

garden dilema!

Posted: 22/04/2012 at 15:23

There's a comprehensive article on creating a cottage garden and the sorts of plants and shrubs to opt for here : cottage gardens. I hope that gives you some inspiration.

Talkback: Carol Klein: Life in a Cottage Garden

Posted: 22/04/2012 at 15:15
I've just come in from the garden and think I might settle down to watch the latest gardeners world on iplayer since I missed it on friday.

Talkback: Plant supports - upping the stakes

Posted: 16/04/2012 at 06:42
Be careful using metal wire with oak. Unless you use stainless steel there's a tendency for the metal to react with the oak leaving black stains on the wood.

expecting different styles of garden design? Pictures will be better..

Posted: 12/04/2012 at 11:22

you can get some garden design ideas from some of the gardens we've visited over the years here. It's broken down into elements which should make it easy for you to focus on the particular parts of the garden. Hope you like them. 

Pound shop plants- any success stories?

Posted: 12/04/2012 at 11:19

As long as they look healthy when you buy them then there should be no issues. Since these shops are focussed solely on selling and not on caring for plants there life expectancy is not as good as you might see in specialist garden centres. 

Talkback: Flowering in time for Chelsea

Posted: 12/04/2012 at 11:14
I can't wait to see this. It's fast approaching and I'm looking forward to the highlight of the gardening year that is the Chelsea Flower Show. If you'd like us to promote any aspect of the garden on our site (http://blog.theenduringgardener.com/category/garden-shows-and-events/chelsea-flower-show-2012/)- let us know. Best of luck.
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