Neighbour thinks this plant is evergreen but not sure. It grows similarly to the likes of Aubretia so what I'd call a typical rockery plant. The...
Well you learn something new all the time even at my advancing years! I learnt the other day that Beetroot was originally grown for it's leaves...
I bought some Onion sets for the 1st time to try as before I'd grown Onions from seed. Quite a few of the set type Onions are beginning to bolt...
I was 1 of the females who was affected by the changes to when you can claim state pension. I missed being able to claim at 60 by having my...
This herbaceous plant is in a friend's garden. She asked me what it was as she knows I'm a keen gardener...failed miserably. The photo ain't much...
I bought THE best loppers I've ever had from Aldi in Spring 2014. In a straight comparison to Fiskars top of the range loppers (friend has these)...
I've grown Garlic for the 1st time this season. I planted the 12 separated cloves of a hard neck Garlic in big pots last Autumn and stored them in...
The Changing Face of Maths Teaching ...1. Teaching Maths In 1950sA logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is...
I wish we had more geologists like this speaker. Easy to understand and hilarious. Hope his views will make you think about just how much we are...
I got a couple of bulbs last Autumn and planted the cloves in big pots. They spent the winter in my unheated greenhouse and are now outside. It's...
Just to remind others that Leopard Slugs are a good addition to the garden unlike the rest of these pesky creatures. No doubt like everybody else...
I was having a read on the net about planting vegetable "companions" and read that you shouldn't plant onions and peas close to 1 another. Blimey...
As a Cauliflower and Broccoli "virgin":) I'm not sure what to do next. I have grown about 2 dozen Caulis (probably my favourite veg) and similar...
I already have a large collection of herbaceous plants and grow 4 different types of Veronica (all taller varieties) but not the above. I'm...
I didn't get great germination from my Parsley seed last year but enough to do. Partly because I forgot to sow it:doh:, partly because I'm late...
Decided to give Spinach a try as we all like it. I sowed some seeds in a deep trough in the greenhouse and had great germination. Each plant now...
I was busy digging over the beds in my greenhouse today, getting them ready for the Tomato, Cucumber and Pepper plants I grew from seed, 1stly in...
I was given a chunk of Phlomis last season (not grown it before). It did better than expected and has somewhat outgrown it's allotted space. For...
A while ago I did a big plant swap with a GC member who unfortunately doesn't contribute any longer. Got lots of lovely plants from her and a bit...
I read on the BBC website that The Times (no I don't read it!) have compiled a list of the best places to live in various regions of Britain. I...
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