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How to grow lilies from bulbils

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

a fine rose on the watering can. Place the pot in a cold frame or window sill to grow on.More on growing liliesDealing with lily beetleDeadheading lilies Planting lilies in a pot


How to grow marginal pond plants

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Video projects

Watch Joe Swift's practical video demonstration on choosing marginal plants for a garden pond. Plant choices include Cyperus involucratus, Equisetum hyemale and arum lily.summerMore water gardening projectsGrowing marginal plants in a container


How to divide water lilies

On 22/07/2011 in Projects: Video projects

Joe Swift offers step-by-step video advice on propagating water lilies by division, with information on when to do it and a practical demonstration of dividing and potting them on.springMore on garden pondsGrowing marginal plants in a container


Tree Lily

On 04/03/2013 in forum

Hi folks, I'm waiting for a delivery of Tree Lily "Picasso" bulbs from T&M - just wondered if anyone has tried these? If so, any top tips? http://www.thompson-morgan.com/flowers/flower-bulbs-and-tubers/lily-bulbs/tree-lily-picasso/p92242TM


Talkback: How to plant lily bulbs in a pot

On 29/04/2012 in forum

need to know. I've grown lilies in big baskets and they look fabulous and the blooms last. Also, if you grow lilies in containers you're less likely to have the beetles because you're using fresh soil. helo, i am from romania and i love this bbc


How to grow lily of the valley

On 05/03/2013 in Projects: Seeds and bulbs

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a woodland plant, much valued for its fragrant summer flowers. Its low, spreading habit also makes it ideal for growing as a ground cover plant. Convallaria thrives in a moist, shaded spot, and gradually


Greenhouse job checklist - week 27

On 23/11/2011 in Greenhouse checklists

and grow bags with tepid water, if possible. Try leaving a few full cans of water in the greenhouse to warm upSend off for biological pest controls for whitefly and red spider mitePropagate lilies from bulb scales, digging bulbs from the garden to remove a


Talkback: Calla lily

On 28/11/2011 in forum

. I have a very deep pink calla lily an as of yet i have had no trouble at all with it. I grow is in my garden in a very sunny patch, which it seems to love. It is a swartzcoff variety and i purchased it in wilkinsons shop in Runcorn.........i'm hoping


Talkback: Dealing with lily beetle

On 24/07/2012 in forum

for it to squeak I grow my lilies in pots, and submerge the pots weekly in a rain barrel for 30 mins, and scoop off the beetles with a jar. I leave the lidded jar in the sun till they die. This is an easy method and I have very few catches since ai have been doing


Greenhouse job checklist - week 43

On 23/11/2011 in Greenhouse checklists

Sow sweet peas and pinch out the growing tips of seedlings for bushier plants Continue harvesting chillies, peppers and other cropsReduce watering potted tuberous begonias to allow the top growth to die downBring pots of tender bulbs like agapanthus


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