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Growing species tulips

On 16/11/2011 in Plant features: Wildlife

. Height 15cm.Tulipa altaicaMore about growing tulipsFollow our video guide to planting up a daffodil, tulip and crocus displayRead Adam Pasco's blog on growing multi-headed tulipsHow to lift and store tulipsAdvice on dealing with tulip fireLearn how


How to plant bulbs

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Seeds and bulbs

Spring bulbs look particularly impressive when planted informally in lawns. Many varieties of daffodil and crocus are perfect for growing under turf, and will multiply over the years to produce even bolder displays. For the greatest impact, use a


Mangetout and sugar snap peas

On 13/03/2009 in Allotments

Buds are breaking and daffodils are emerging — slowly, but surely, spring is doing its thing. But I won't be shedding the thermals quite yet, as it's still a bit chilly first thing. My thoughts are turning towards planting, and I've been tweaking


Talkback: Take begonia leaf cuttings

On 24/11/2011 in forum

this summer but one of them started to grow leaves about 3 weeks ago and it is growing quite well now. What should I do? Keep it planted or store it? The other corm shows no life. I have begonias out side in big potts, should i bring the tubers in after


Planting spring bulbs

On 27/08/2010 in Plants

in the flowers as they open.I’m aiming to have something in bloom for passing insects from January, starting with winter aconites and snowdrops, moving to snake’s head fritillary and grape hyacinth. Then, for me, I’m growing my favourite daffodil: ‘Minnow


Talkback: Caring for naturalised bulbs

On 06/03/2012 in forum

crocus have popped their heads through and are now in flower, it was such a lovely surprise. All my tomato plants are growing really well and I've sown herbs this week as well, they are in their propagators sat on my kitchen window cill. It is so nice


What to do now in your garden - week 25

On 31/10/2011 in Weekly checklists

Cut the foliage of daffodils and tulips down to the groundFlowersPlant out leeks and brassicas raised in a seed bedSpread mulch around crops to conserve soil moistureNet developing soft fruits to protect them from birdsFruit & vegTie greenhouse tomatoes


Talkback: Protecting daffodil shoots

On 28/11/2011 in forum

daffodils? Never mind the daffodils Pippa. I'm waiting for my expanding collection of snowdrops to appear. I was getting very excited last week but those emerging beautiful white heads are now under 8" of snow! Roll on Spring. Janice : I usually start my


Frightful forsythia

On 31/03/2009 in Plants

Spring is in the air. Birds are tweeting. Comfortable nests are being flung together. Plants are sprouting. Frogs are croaking lasciviously. Daffodils are flowering away with nothing less than gusto and the gloom of February fades into distant


Talkback: Planting spring bulbs

On 28/11/2011 in forum

sunny! I love this time of year when u can start planting bulbs i bought 75 Tulips,40 Fritillaria,60 Crocuses, 60 Daffodils and 12 Hyacinths hopefully thats enough ? I grow lots of bulbs in pots/tubs and over winter them in the potting shed then I start


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