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19 November 2008

General diary entries

The following is a list of our General diary entries listed in chronological order (most recent first).

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Better late than never

Jun
10
2008

Posted by George under General
The Pauper makes a welcome return with some advice about tree ferns and the importance of patience when waiting for the end of their dormant period.

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Heather or Heath?

Jan
18
2008

Posted by George under General
A vast group of plants that bring colour and interest to our gardens throughout the year. Learn to identify the different genera, discover their uses, attributes and cultural requirements.

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Scarlet Glory

Dec
28
2007

Posted by George under General
How to look after Poinsettias and a guide to reproducing that wonderful colourful display again next Christmas.

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Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a cactus!

Dec
12
2006

Posted by George under General
How to make sure your Christmas Cactus flowers again next Christmas

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Greed before Remembrance

Nov
13
2006

Posted by George under General
Some of the larger garden centres need to show a little more respect.

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The most obedient plant you could wish to meet!

Sep
13
2006

Posted by George under General
A plant profile of Physostegia virginiana

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Did you ever meet the Bishop of Llandaff?

Aug
06
2006

Posted by George under General
Investigating the namesake of Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' Also this week: Caterpillar tracks: Spotting the tell-tail signs of Cabbage White Caterpillar before it's too late.

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A walk in the park for Perovskia

Jul
25
2006

Posted by George under General
A plant profile of Perovskia 'Blue Spire', particularly looking at it's suitability to the current U.K. climate. Also this week: The butcher visits St John's Wort!: Gardening Guru's preferred method of pruning Hypericum 'Hidcote'.

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Fantastic Foliage!

Jul
11
2006

Posted by George under General
How a garden can still look stunning without flowers. Also this week: Discovering Chicory; Finding out about the ornamental attributes of this traditional salad crop.

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Land of the Giant Scabious

Jun
30
2006

Posted by George under General
A plant profile of Cephalaria gigantea. Also this week: Powdery or Downy?: How to tell the difference between the two main types of mildew. The secret to a successful Moussaka: Tips on growing your own Aubergines.

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June: It's time for 'Love-in-a-mist'

Jun
17
2006

Posted by George under General
A plant profile of Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll' Also this week: Don't blame it on the cuckoo!; information about 'Cuckoo Spit' The benefits of broad beans as a learning resource; the joys of teaching children about gardening.

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Beat the Bindweed!

Jun
09
2006

Posted by George under General
A technique for controlling bindweed, pruning spring flowering shrubs and a profile of Iris pseudoacorus.

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Oriental poppies, ornamental onions, old tyres and toilet roll tubes!

May
25
2006

Posted by George under General
The magic of oriental poppies, drought tolerant ornamental onions and the benefits of garden recycling

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Bleeding Hearts in May

May
12
2006

Posted by George under General
A profile of Dicentra spectablis, be careful with ornamental grasses and advice about Hostas.

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Gladioli planting and Broccoli or Calabrese?

Apr
30
2006

Posted by George under General
Planting Gladoili corms and sowing Calabrese seed.

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Blossom in the air and slimy rascals!

Apr
19
2006

Posted by George under General
Protecting plants from slugs and snails etc.

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Troublesome weeds and wildlife gardening

Apr
11
2006

Posted by George under General
Any plant can become a weed and gardening for wildlife regardless of limited space.

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Hosepipe bans and 'Guerrilla Gardeners'

Apr
08
2006

Posted by George under General
The hot gardening topics of the moment.

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Spring has sprung!

Apr
06
2006

Posted by George under General
Spring has sprung!

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Welcome to the Gardening Guru Blog

Mar
30
2006

Posted by George under General
Welcome to the inaugural Gardening Guru Blog, hopefully the first of many to come.

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