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What is Pollination and why is it important?

Pollination is the transfer of pollen (with male hormones) from the anthers of a flower to the stigma to create Read more..

Best Plants for Damp Shade

Fritilliary in damp shade Previously we looked at plants for shady areas. Damp shade is another more specific problem Read more..

Growing Solanum Crispum Chile Potato Tree

My Solanum Crispum is now about 8 feet high but is covered in purpley-blue blossom most of summer. I prune it to keep Read more..

last of the rhubarb

This years rhubarb picking has come to a close .. I love my rhubarb its so versatile… early in the season I Read more..

The Thames Barrier Park will shake you up a little

Thames Barrier On a visit to the Louvre, I found it weird and rather fascinating to go down into the vaulted places Read more..

First Pickings

OK, back to veggies! My various courgette plants have just started to produce babies. Above is an assortment of Black Read more..

Colours From Our Garden

I have been busy on three horticultural projects. The first is of course the new garden itself. It needed planning, Read more..

Why hasn’t it Flowered? Top Ten Reasons

Twice this week I have been asked why a plant has not flowered despite receiving apparently good treatment. Most Read more..

Aphids and Greenfly Pest Control

All greenfly are Aphids but not all Aphids are greenfly. What are Aphids Aphids are sap sucking insects, They Read more..

Peas Are Fab Aren’t They?

Home-grown Peas. You really can’t beat them. I love the way the plant itself is so fresh and green. It’s Read more..