I’m not sure I like moth orchids. They’re pretty to look at when in flower, but a bit of a pain to care for if you want them to bloom again.
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Horse chestnut trees
at 9:16 am on Wednesday 4 November 2009 1 Comment
I’ve always loved horse chestnut trees and fondly remember a specimen near the house where I grew up…
Read moreSeed catalogues
at 5:06 pm on Monday 2 November 2009 6 Comments
I know what I like, and which varieties have performed well for me in the past, so should I go for those reliable favourites or try something new?
Read moreGrowing potatoes and broad beans
at 2:40 pm on Friday 30 October 2009 8 Comments
… I am just about to sow broad beans. This will be the first time I’ve grown them in the back garden, which I hope will mean I can keep on top of any blackly infestations …
Read moreHarlequin ladybirds
at 2:40 pm on Wednesday 28 October 2009 8 Comments
We are being invaded. I had not seen many harlequin ladybirds in my garden this year, but a few weeks ago I noticed that the larvae were climbing over the hedge from next door, in droves…
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