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Hi. I have found a plant growing in my front garden and I have no idea as to what it is. I stands about 8 inches tall (at the moment), has no leaves and has a velvety stem. The flowers are singular and almost hyasynth in shape and size.  It

.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Hesperis+matronalis could anyone out there recommend plants that are slug proof, thanks Hi Ive been trying to find out how to kill ivy. I have been told so far that diesel?! Well seems a bit drastic but it is really a problem for me. My neibourgh loves it and it grows

down gradually by reducing watering in autumn, then overwinter their tubers to replant next spring.Calla lilies have a tongue-twister of a botanical name: Zantedeschia. They grow from dormant tubers (well I think that's what they are). They need a good

to write. A brief history of modernist design? An investigation of the idiosyncrasies of the Linnean system? A illustrated discussion of the baroque? The propagation of rare orchids? Advanced composting techniques?Instead, I've decided to ramble about one

go about it, any suggestions? hi all!!!! look im after some help, i really need someone to tell me the best conditions to grow my chillys. Is flooding a problem? what about sewerage? ok it would be awesome if some one could post a reply because id

for another 2 months? I have never experienced this but am aware of pouring glyphosate into cut stems- at this time of year whilst it is actively growing I would repeatedly spray the leaves every 2/3 weeks with a glyphosate spray- at least that will weaken

. It will sit outside the kitchen door and waft the lovely fragrance throughout the dark days of winter. Please can anyone help.I am wanting to to grow some hyacinths for christmas.I planted the in containers about six weeks ago and put them in a dark warmplace

by the glasshouses at Edinburgh. I’m not much good at exotica so it was fabulous to be surrounded by lots of plants of which I’d never heard and which I’m unlikely to ever grow - unless I’m swept away by a desire to emigrate to the rainforest in my latter years. I

will actually be doing some gardening while rubbing shoulders with the public. Carol Klein, Joe Swift and Alys Fowler will all be around at various points.With a surging interest in everything edible, the Grow Your Own stage will also prove a popular destination

Hey, I have quite a few questions so I thought Id put them all in one thread - feel free to drop advice in on any of the items-I need as much help as I can get! Gladiolus murielae - peacock Orchid - Do I lift these? If so what do I do with them