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THE MONKEY LADDER - Entada gigas
Image credit - Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897)The Monkey Vine - Entada gigas, also commonly known as the monkey-ladder, Cœur de la Mer or Sea Heart, is a species of flowering liana from the...
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THE VERMILLION FLYCATCHER - Pyrocephalus rubinus
The Vermilion Flycatcher - Pyrocephalus rubinusThe Vermilion Flycatcher - Pyrocephalus rubinus, is a small passerine bird from the Tyrannidae family. The species grows to about 18 cm)in length, and is...
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HOW TO GROW THE MONKEY PUZZLE TREE - Araucaria araucana
The monkey puzzle tree - Araucaria araucanaThe monkey puzzle tree - Araucaria araucana is just 1 of 18 species within the Araucaria genus, however it is by far the hardiest for growing outside in...
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HOW TO GROW THE NORFOLK ISLAND PINE - Araucaria heterophylla
The Norfolk Island pine - Araucaria heterophyllaThe Norfolk Island pine - Araucaria heterophylla is a distinctive, tall-growing and elegant conifer native to the Norfolk Island, a small Pacific Ocean...
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HOW TO GROW ARAUCARIA BIDWILLII - the Bunya Pine
The Bunya Pine - Araucaria bidwilliiCommonly known as the Bunya Pine, Araucaria bidwillii is a large evergreen pine native to south-east Queensland Australia. It was named in honour of botanist John...
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WHEN SHOULD I PLANT SNOWDROPS - Galanthus species and cultivars
When should I plant snowdrops?'I don't like snowdrops', nobody ever said, and why would they? Snowdrops are pure, gorgeous and the antithesis of everything wrong in the world today. A little dramatic...
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WHERE DO CROCUSES LIKE TO GROW?
Where do crocuses like to grow?Next to snowdrops, crocus are a harbinger of spring and arguably the first decent spots of colour in an otherwise bleak winter landscape. For years the colour palette was...
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WHEN SHOULD HELLEBORES BE CUT BACK?
When should Hellebores be cut back?Like me, you may have a love-hate relationship with Hellebores. The blooms are detailed and stunning, although not in every cultivar. The blooms generally hang face...
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DO HYACINTHS LIKE SUN OR SHADE?
Do Hyacinths like sun or shade?Native to the area of the eastern Mediterranean, Hyacinths have been a mainstay of British gardens since the 18th century. In fact during this period over 2,000 cultivars...
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CAN I GROW A LEMON TREE IN THE UK?
Can you grow a lemon tree in the UK?Harvesting lemons from your own lemon tree is usually just a fantasy for many English men and women. However this ambition is generally only realised by those...
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A LEMON TREE TO BEAR FRUIT?
How long does it take for a lemon tree to bear fruitHow long does it take for a lemon tree to bear fruit may seem like a simple question but it as actually surprisingly complicated. The first issue is...
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DO TULIPS COME BACK EVERY YEAR?
Do Tulips come back every year?Do Tulips come back every year should be a simple question to answer, and in some respects it is. As far as native species growing in their natural environments are...
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HOW POISONOUS IS THE LILY OF THE VALLEY?
How poisonous is the lily of the valley While almost all of us choose our garden plants based on suitability and ornamental value, hardly any decisions are based on whether these plants are toxic or...
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IS FORSYTHIA POISONOUS?
Is Forsythia poisonous?Named after Scottish botanist William Forsyth (1737 – 25 July 1804), the genus Forsythia has been a popular garden plant in northern European gardens for almost two centuries...
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SHOULD I DEADHEAD FRITILLARIA?
Should I deadhead FritillariaAs far as ornamental flowering corms and bulbs go, Fritillaria species have to be rated amongst the best. At least they are in my opinion. However as gorgeous and...
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HOW TO GROW LEYMUS ARENARIUS 'blue dune'
how do you grow Leymus arenarius 'blue dune'?Looking around at images in the internet it's easy to believe that they are plenty of amazing blue coloured grasses around. However the reality is...
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HOW DO YOU GROW FORSYTHIA?
How do you grow Forsythia?Come the spring and you will probably notice that every man and his dog is growing a forsythia in the front garden, and when you think about it it's not really surprising....
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CAN YOU CUT FORSYTHIA TO THE GROUND?
Can you cut forsythia to the ground?If you are a big fan of yellow then Forsythia species and cultivars are definitely for you. They are one of the earliest of all ornamental flowering shrub to bloom...
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HOW DO YOU PLANT ERYTHRONIUM BULBS?
How do you plant Erythronium bulbs?Erythronium bulbs, or Dog's tooth violet as they are commonly known, are a great addition to the spring garden. The blooms are exotic and luxuriant while the leaves...
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HOW POISONOUS IS DAPHNE?
How poisonous is Daphne?Daphne has always been considered a plant for the connasseur, and I guess there is some merit for that. However they tend to be overlooked as ornamental plants for the following...
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