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Growing orchids

Posted in Plants by Kate Bradbury at 4:11 pm on Thursday 5 November 2009 40 Comments
Moth orchid, phalaenopsis

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

Posted in Plants by Pippa Greenwood at 9:16 am on Wednesday 4 November 2009 1 Comment
Horse chestnut fruits

I’ve always loved horse chestnut trees and fondly remember a specimen near the house where I grew up…

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Seed catalogues

Posted in Gardeners' musings by Adam Pasco at 5:06 pm on Monday 2 November 2009 6 Comments
Seed being held between finger and thumb

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?

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Growing potatoes and broad beans

Posted in Allotments by Lila Das Gupta at 2:40 pm on Friday 30 October 2009 8 Comments
Broad bean seedling

… 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 …

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Harlequin ladybirds

Posted in Wildlife by Richard Jones at 2:40 pm on Wednesday 28 October 2009 8 Comments
Harlequin ladybird larva and pupa

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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