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The free tomato seeds on the mag cover

On 30/08/2012 in forum

toms with lots of fruit. They grew into 4' plum tomatoes plants that tasted yucky. hah - I remember buying a bunch of 'dwarf' gladioli corms for the front garden - spectacular, but enormous! I grew Maskotka last year, outdoors,  and they were very good


Gladioli

On 26/02/2013 in forum

that they do not flower. If you put them in the ground, they will be good value in that they look good and they fill a space quite quickly - but you could end up having to dig up unwanted corms fairly often. Just a thought you could put the pots somewhere


plant support for crocosmia lucifer

On 01/05/2012 in forum

 and enthusiasm here so generously.    You should get flowers this summer! all the necessary 'ingredients' are already in the corms  This video may be useful: http://video.about.com/gardening/Crocosmia-Care.htm Gold1locks - good video.  Thanks for directing me


Help needed: Trying to identify a flower

On 26/03/2013 in forum

then plant out.   Just don't plant them deeply, the little corm should be only just below the surface, and don't let the pots get waterlogged. They'll be Cyclamen hederifolium if they're dying back now. Cyclamen coum are still flowering. They satrted


Sizzling Summer Plant Deal

On 16/06/2012 in forum

.  If you're not sure, google the plant name, that's saved me some expensive mistakes!  Things that grow from bulbs or corms will normally come up every year, make sure you give them a good feed at least once a week (twice is better), and when you plant


Anemone de Caen

On 29/04/2012 in forum

could add bonemeal, though that is for term development of the corm and not for this year's flowers. They are not very hardy (zones 7 - 10), and will be more vulnerable to frost in pots rather than in the ground unless you shelter the pot.  I might lift


Talkback: Autumn feast

On 01/04/2012 in forum

. Also what would the mix be. Sorry to be a pain but I do know the mix would treat my .... Thanks in advance. How can i get rid of the weed called mares tail on my allotment? I have 3 early rhubarb corms which are still giving sticks of fruit, should I


Talkback: Gardening mistakes

On 28/11/2011 in forum

for your suggestion .... I've now done both! I have shaken most of the soil off the corms, and someone suggested to just keep them dry in a paper bag in the greenhouse till next spring,for re-planting. HELP.In 2006 I planted 12 Swan Lake climbing roses


Scented flowers

On 25/05/2012 in forum

for this time of the year. Underplant with Eranthis corms and you'll think you've gone to heaven! You'll go a long way to beat the fragrance of Lilies for the summer. I always sprinkle some 'Night-scented stocks' around seating areas that we sit in


Blue-flowering bulbs

On 20/10/2011 in Plant features: Flowers

blanda prefers a sunny spot, and looks best planted on its own. Soak the corms overnight, then plant them a few inches apart in small groups or in bold drifts. They're reasonably priced, so you don't need to spend much to get maximum impact. Height 15cm


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