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Will Giles inspires Exotic Gardening
If you are interested in growing tropical or exotic plants in your garden this summer then the man who knows everything about this subject is the guru of exotica – Mr Will Giles. Will is a flamboyant character who combines excellent plantsmanship with unique creativity on his stimulating blog and colourful web-site. This year he […]
Continue reading...London goes bananas
3. June 2010
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It was a beautifully sunny and warm day in central London yesterday with temperatures around 23c. The trees and plants were looking wonderful in the bright light. I was working in offices near Bloomsbury most of the day but managed to get a walk round Gordon Square at lunch and then Russell Square after work […]
Continue reading...Exotic plants lovin the heat
24. May 2010
The very hot weather over the past few days is great for exotic plants growing in UK gardens.Temperatures are expected to reach an impressive 30c in London today – equivalent to 86F. http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME/ I have a wonderful flowering exotic plant in my garden at the moment that looks completely bizarre – like something out of […]
Continue reading...International Year of Biodiversity
17. May 2010
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The United Nations have chosen 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is inviting the world to take action in order to safeguard the variety of life on Earth and the natural living systems that provide us with food,fuel, health,wealth, and other vital services.There are events taking place all over the world which […]
Continue reading...How to water gardens wisely
16. May 2010
HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE SUMMER WATERING TIPS * Water plants thoroughly once a week, to encourage them to send out deep roots. Plants with shallow roots will wilt and die after only a few days of drought, whereas plants with a strong, deep root system will be happy for weeks. *Buy a water butt (or […]
Continue reading...Exotic Garden videos
25. April 2010
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Will Giles, THE Exotic Gardener launched a series of online videos yesterday in which he shares his expert knowledge of growing these plants in the UK. In just 24 hours he uploaded: *over-wintering canna *checking for new growth on gingers *the delights of bromeliads *how to find and deal with Lilly beetles. The videos are […]
Continue reading...UK set for sunshine weekend
10. April 2010
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The UK is hotting up – warmer weather and election fever have gripped the country. Plants are loving the heat.Here is a shot of the new leaf on my bannana plant taken in the glorious sunshine that greeted me when I woke up on the south coast for the weekend after working in London. I […]
Continue reading...Bananas grow in National Trust garden of the future
26. March 2010
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The apple orchards have been replaced with orange groves, the turf covered over with gravel and the summer borders replanted with cacti. This was one of the headlines this week announcing climate change predictions for our future gardens by the National Trust. The UK’s most important gardens are to be examined by the National Trust […]
Continue reading...Palm Trees for 2012 Olympics
17. March 2010
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Whether they are planted in a garden or a public place, palm trees can be a truly impressive spectacle. This fact has been underlined by councillors in Southend, who have revealed that they hope planting palm trees on the town’s seafront will help to attract tourists exploring England during the London 2012 Olympics.Millions are being […]
Continue reading...Architectural Winter Wonders – No 3
24. December 2009
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The third suggestion for low maintenance, high impact winter plants is Euphorbia melliflora – more commonly known as Honey Spurge.This plant provides instant gratification with attractive leaves similar to Oleander . It grows to about 8 feet in 10 years but needs protection in a rural winter environment if temperatures dip very low.http://www.architecturalplants.com/plant.html?code=EMNR This is […]
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18. June 2010
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