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Moth orchid
Posted in Plants by Adam Pasco, 14 January 2008, 11.12AM

I'm in love with the moth orchid. Not obsessed, no butterflies in the stomach, you understand. It's just that orchids are... perfect.

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New year welcome
Posted in Plants by Adam Pasco, 02 January 2008, 10.39AM

What a wonderful welcome to the new year to discover these beautiful seed pods on my Iris foetidissima. They really are a winter bonus, their bright shining seeds last for weeks.

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Quiet beginnings
Posted in Plants by James Alexander-Sinclair, 28 December 2007, 03.14PM

Being a caring fellow, I will ease you gently into a new year of gardening by telling you the story of my pyracantha.

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Dogwood and willow
Posted in Plants by Pippa Greenwood, 20 December 2007, 09.18AM

I sometimes wonder if I have worrying tendencies towards pyromania. I love bonfires, adore fireworks and find nothing more soothing than a log fire...

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Shrubs for patio pots
Posted in Plants by Adam Pasco, 17 December 2007, 11.01AM

I'm always looking for plants that make an impact - things that will grab the attention and put on a good show.

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Cold topic
Posted in Plants by Pippa Greenwood, 13 December 2007, 08.51AM

There are some things always guaranteed to bring about a heated discussion. At one end of the spectrum are religion, the education system and global warming.

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A rose by any other name...
Posted in Plants by James Alexander-Sinclair, 04 December 2007, 08.51AM

Although the time for roses is long past they can be remarkably resilient. Here we are at the beginning of December and I have two flowering in my garden...

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Exotic winter bloomer
Posted in Plants by Adam Pasco, 03 December 2007, 11.41AM

What a surprise it is when the Japanese aralia bursts into bloom in December. Quite why anything should naturally be programmed to flower at this time of year always puzzles me.

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