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in large pots or growing them as exotic-looking crops in borders. Sweetcorn seeds or plantsModular seed trays and multi-purpose compost if raising from seed Dibber or pencil Trowellate-May - early June 50 minutes to sow and plantharvest AugustIf growing

interpretation scheme. There are a large variety of native and exotic trees, most of which I recognize, but there are a couple of oddities I'm going to have to do some research on.One of the most surprising finds is a large sprig of mistletoe growing on a broad

an elephant's shin and is equally exotic.This tree contains a mixture of London and Spain.This tree is another easy one, no hint required.Here is the evergreen version.That old... To save this becoming a rather long quiz I will stop there. If I could go on I

and 1950s, there was a series of sightings of this spectacular insect, which, as time went on, became more frequent.Most black and yellow wasp-like hoverflies bear aphid-eating larvae so beloved of gardeners. Volucella larvae have a much more exotic life

is that I really love the stripy green marrows, particularly the Italian varieties with exotic names; it's those I fail to spot as they vanish among the foliage.So, I'd better expand my recipe repertoire, as it seems likely that this marrow crisis

of home-grown garlic, 'Red Baron' onion and a dash of pesto, all grilled on a piece of ciabatta.So here we are in early December, munching on one of the more exotic vegetable crops. I'm really pleased the peppers are still there, particularly as

but Jekka. She is our equivalent of Pele or Bono.I went to visit her farm the other day, where we had a fine afternoon investigating all sorts of herbs from the mundane (but essential) to the super-exotic Chilean guavas (Ugni molinae), the fruits of which

, and perhaps the exotic, invasive harlequins have met their match with our harsh winter weather. I wonder how the citrus longhorn beetle has fared this winter. Luckily we don’t have those in the window frames, or I would be worried!I'd love to know if your

a firm tug.More tips on sowing seedsVideo guide to sowing bluebell seeds, with Chris BeardshawCarol Klein gives advice on growing exotics from seedGrowing dahlias from seedPropagating from seeds and berriesView a variety of cyclamenChoose plants