Archive | May, 2013
Chelsea uses Groundwork for Reuse Scheme
A week ago the Chelsea Flower Show was in full bloom defying the challenging cold and wet weather. It appears that the 100th anniversary show was, as always, a great success despite controversy over the awards http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/chelseaflowershow/10076060/Chelsea-Flower-Show-2013-was-Best-in-Show-unfairly-awarded.html All the time, effort and huge financial investment that makes this unique global event possible are just one side […]
Continue reading...Bluebells bloom later in 2013
26. May 2013
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Bluebells in Sussex appear to be flowering up to 4 weeks later this year as opposed to 4 weeks early as in 2012. Fred Rumsey, a botanist from the Natural History Museum, London, UK explains: “Our initial impression is that flowering is between four and five weeks behind what it was last year.” He told […]
Continue reading...Dreaming of an Exotic Summer
26. May 2013
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UK weather warming up at last with blue skies that have certainly lifted gardening spirits. Wonderful sunny days make me dream of architectural plants and exotic horticultural delights. Every night I float to a beautiful exotic garden, the weather is glorious and the plants even more so. A handsome man wearing a colorful shirt guides […]
Continue reading...Cold spring affects Chelsea and garden centres
20. May 2013
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A cold, late spring has put summer colours in the garden on hold and also means that many plants for the Chelsea Flower Show are two to four week late This later growing season means that plants that would normally have gone over are still in full bloom, and will make an appearance at the […]
Continue reading...Chelsea green fingers get greener
19. May 2013
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Each year, the Chelsea Flower Show attracts more than 157,000 visitors over six days and is watched by 19 million viewers via the excellent coverage of the worlds biggest Flower Show which began today on BBC TV. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007lyhs Visitors and TV viewers are attracted by the prospect of wonderful designs, colourful blooms and innovation in horticulture. Set […]
Continue reading...Climate Change transforming British wine
8. May 2013
The average temperature in Sussex is a degree warmer than it was for most of the 20th century, with practical implications for the region’s vineyards. However, anyone who thinks that climate change will provide a simple good news story for English wine-lovers may be deluding themselves. In England, depending on what happens to the gulf […]
Continue reading...Chelsea Flower Show 2013 Preview
6. May 2013
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The Chelsea Flower Show preparing for its 100th Press Day. On Monday 20th May 2013, the most famous Horticultural Show in the world opens in London for its 100th year to deliver garden delights that inspire and delight, as well as create debate and discussion, The Chelsea Flower Show is THE […]
Continue reading...Weather to garden
5. May 2013
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May has arrived with some lovely high temperatures in the garden which is really helping many plants to catch up after the very cold start to spring. South East England is predicted to enjoy 21c on Bank Holiday Monday which is wonderful news but night frosts can still be a problem well into May – […]
Continue reading...Climate changes and chimera
3. May 2013
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Weird weather and fluctuating temperatures can have interesting affects on plants which is shown here by this stunning camellia currently flowering in a UK garden as the spring weather finally warms. This appears almost unreal but is the result of a natural genetic mutation – known as a chimera – that can change the appearance […]
Continue reading...May delights at Athelas Plants
2. May 2013
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Waking up to blue skies and bright sunshine now the weather is warming, I visited Athelas Plants, one of the best nurseries in East Sussex, located in the quaint village of Hoe, not far from Bexhill. There are many reasons why I buy my plants here – * all of the plants are exceptionally […]
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28. May 2013
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