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itchy fingers

On 03/04/2013 in forum

Hi,I recently recieved over 400 bulbs consisting of Muscari armeniacum,Allium moly luteum,Anemone coronaria,Liatris spicata,my question is,is it too cold to plant these bulbs out just now,any and all advice gratefully accepted. Thanks DARREN   I


Wild Garlic

On 14/04/2013 in forum

Hi Everyone, I have been watching some cookery programmes and they have been using wild garlic. This plant usually has a white flower. In my front garden I keep getting garlicy smelling flowers growing, looks the same, but they have yellow flowers


Ooh I love a bargain!

On 30/12/2012 in forum

plants so really l grow a few bold colours for him.                                                                                                                                  Artjak , it is easy to adore alliums they really earn their space in my


Slug resistant plants

On 17/08/2012 in forum

, Erysmums, Alliums, some campanulas, Crocosmias, Penstemons, Antirrhinums, Fuschias, Veronicastrums, Verbena Bonariensis, Scabious, Calendulas, Phlox, Sidalcea, Violas, Sedums, Schizostylis, Day lily, Roses, Chelone (Turtlehead), Chocolate Cosmos, Heucheras


Rust on veg leaves

On 09/07/2012 in forum

sinster? The rust fungi are described as biotrophs; that is, they grow within the living tissues of the plant and extract nutrients from the cells without killing them. However, although they do not kill tissues, heavy attacks by rusts can cause the leaves


Constructive destruction

On 29/07/2008 in Unassigned

is called the 'June drop') leaving only the strongest. This is a self-preservation exercise to prevent the weight of the fruit snapping the branches. The remaining fruit then carry on growing and ripening until autumn.There is, however, one extra thing


How to grow garlic

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Fruit and vegetables

and set the plants at the same level as they were growing in the trays.AdamKeep garlic well watered during dry weather. If it's dry for long periods, the cloves will not swell and the resulting crop will have a short storage life.More on growing alliums


signs of life

On 14/02/2013 in forum

starts to grow giving hope to the weather being better.we had snow this morning followed  by rain and its bitter outside,glad i did the gooseberry bushes yesterday. I'm getting very fidgety now, come on spring Yes, come on spring. There are alliums


Talkback: Seeds - how to collect allium seeds

On 23/03/2012 in forum

Icollected my seeds last Sepember and i am pleased to find out how and when to plant them.Many thanks. This spring for the first time ever I have started growing some vegies in pots and have a small raised bed with beans, peas and tomatoes. I have


Growing Verbena bonariensis from seed

On 20/10/2011 in Plant features: Flowers

borders.Verbena bonariensis works well in a number of garden settings, such as cottage and contemporary gardens, due to its height and airy appearance. It's also beneficial for attracting wildlife, particularly butterflies.Growing tall on strong, wiry


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