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watering a week to keep plants growing stronglyBe vigilant for pests like red spider mite and take action against any right awayBuy narcissus, hyacinths and lachenalias to plant for indoor displaysSow poor man's orchid (schizanthus) to produce flowering

Hi folks does anyone have advice about how to feed an orchid without KEEPING it wet.  I like to water mine by letting the (saved rain) water drain right though and out at the bottom.  When the drips stop I then put it back in its saucer..... however

I was quite excited at the prospect of some new exotic plants then huge let down when I saw what you were reccomending, I grow more exotic than this already including curry leaf trees (indoors) ginseng and Orchids in my conservatory Can anyone

Has anyone else noticed all the wil foxgloves this year? there seems to be more this year in my area.  Also orchids i think they like the wet humid conditions     Aliesh, I think it has been very interesting to see what plants seem to have done

house plantsLooking after orchids, with a video guide from Sarah RavenGrowing orchidsGrowing cactiInstalling an automatic watering systemBrowse a selection of general houseplantsView a variety of cactus plants

I recently visited Kew Gardens orchid exhibition and saw these beautiful containers.  Does anyone know where these or similar brightly coloured containers can be bought from.  I did contact Kew's Garden Development Unit, but as yet I've not received

Hi fellow gardeners , any tips on keeping water fresh the butt is in a shady area I have bought hozelock treatment has anybody got any thrifty tips I also use the water for my orchids and indoor plants my neighbour said to put 5ml of jeyes but I am

Hi, does any one know if the water I remove from my fish tank when I do a water change would help or hinder my fruit and vegetables ? I know my husband used to use it on our Orchids and they rocketed - loved it. Must be good for plants that like

to the Vetch family of plants! The flowers look a bit like some of the wild orchids. Not at all sure from your photo. Have you got a nature reserve near you? You could take a bit to them and see if anyone knows what it is? Just a guess: Baptisia or an upright

alive, with mixed success. I overwatered both my Christmas cactus and Phalaenopsis orchid which resulted in their flowers dropping, although the plants themselves are still alive but I have killed one dragon tree through under-watering! Successes