Spring flowering plants / bulbs – Colour, beauty and joy early in the year. By The Curious Gardener | March 5, 2013 - 2:10 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, January, March`, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Month, Spring Leave a comment It’s the warmest day of the year so far, and I wanted to share some sunny spring colour to brighten … →
Swiss Chard, Rainbow Chard (Beta vulgaris). Easy to grow, really tasty & healthy, and looks great! By The Curious Gardener | February 25, 2013 - 7:25 pm |May 21, 2013 All, April, August, Container Gardens, General News and Blog, Half-sun, July, June, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants, Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, Semi-Hardy Plants, Spring, Summer, Sun, Vegetables Leave a comment Chard, whatever the colour or name ( silverbeet, perpetual spinach, spinach beet, crab beet, bright lights, seakale beet, and mangold to name … →
Winter Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) – Great for a cheerful dash of colour all winter! By The Curious Gardener | February 14, 2013 - 5:31 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, Container Gardens, December, Feburary, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Half-sun, Houseplants, January, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, November, October, Perennials, Plants, Plants by Condition, Rich Soil, Shrubs / Bushes, Small Gardens, Sun, Topiary / Hedging, Winter 7 Comments It’s the cheerful, orange-red winter berries that make this easy-to-care-for plant so special, and indoors or out they add a … →
Lacy Tree Fern (Cyathea Cooperi) By The Curious Gardener | February 14, 2013 - 3:13 pm |March 5, 2013 All, April, August, Container Gardens, Exotic / Tropical Plants, General News and Blog, Half-sun, Houseplants, July, June, May, Normal Wetness, Perennials, Plants, Rich Soil, September, Shade, Small Gardens, Tree Ferns, Wet 2 Comments I think this is probably one of the most beautiful tree ferns one can grow – the huge, lacy … →
Snowdrops (Galanthus) – how to grow By The Curious Gardener | February 8, 2013 - 11:56 am |February 5, 2014 All, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Feburary, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, March`, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Perennials, Plants, Rich Soil, Small Gardens, Spring, Wildlife Plants Leave a comment Snowdrops are on of the first bulbs to show their flowers in spring, and are a rewarding sight after a … →
Planting & layering bulbs in containers for spring colour By The Curious Gardener | February 2, 2013 - 3:23 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, Autum, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Normal Wetness, November, Planting and Pruning, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, Scent, September, Small Gardens, Sun Leave a comment Planting bulbs in containers is easy, and a great way to get spring colour. This should be done in September … →
Pampas Grass By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 6:43 pm |March 5, 2013 All, August, December, Dry, General News and Blog, Grass and Bamboo, January, July, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, November, October, Perennials, Plants, September, Summer, Sun Leave a comment Associated with the 70’s, suburbia, and swingers, this grass is not my favorite plant, but can look good blowing in … →
French beans By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 6:31 pm |March 5, 2013 August, General News and Blog, July, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants, Rich Soil, September, Summer, Sun, Vegetables Leave a comment I love the purple colour of french beans, though it’s a pity they go green when you cook them. I … →
Phalaenopsis Orchid – How to grow By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 6:11 pm |March 5, 2013 All, December, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Feburary, General News and Blog, Houseplants, January, November, October, Orchids, Plants, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, September, Shade, Weddings, Wet, Winter Leave a comment These really are the easiest of all orchids to grow, and are becomming almost to common for their own good! … →
Wild Aloe in South Africa By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 5:43 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Cacti and Succulents, Dry, Exotic / Tropical Plants, General News and Blog, Houseplants, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, Sun Leave a comment As well as the stunning rocks, sea and amazing wildlife, South Africa is know for its unique ecosystems including the Fynbos ( … →
mystery mushrooms… By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 5:22 pm |March 5, 2013 All, Fungi, General News and Blog, January, Normal Soil, Plants, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, Shade, Wet, Wildlife Plants, Winter Leave a comment Found there in my garden, growing on rotting wood – and ideas folks? About 2-3cm high, couldn;t see any spores, … →
A Punnet of Pears! By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 5:04 pm |March 5, 2013 All, Fruit, General News and Blog, Normal Wetness, October, Plants, September, Summer, Sun, Trees Leave a comment These came of a very old pear tree in the house I was renting at the time, and other … →
Cloud trees, evergreen topiary, small spaces and pruning By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 4:48 pm |March 5, 2013 All, April, August, Autum, December, Feburary, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, July, June, March`, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, November, October, Planting and Pruning, Plants, Scent, September, Shrubs / Bushes, Small Gardens, Spring, Summer, Sun, Topiary / Hedging, Trees, Winter Leave a comment The idea of topiary is horrifying to some people, but I think it has its merits, especially in small spaces! … →
Lobelia – How to Grow By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 4:33 pm |March 5, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, August, Dry, General News and Blog, Half-sun, July, June, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Perennials, Plants, Rich Soil, September, Sun Leave a comment Lobelia, originally from South Africa, is an amazing bedding plant, but there are also perennial versions. They come is a … →
Signs of spring – even in January! By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 12:50 am |February 10, 2013 All, Bulbs, Feburary, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January Leave a comment Do we dare hope that things are starting to warm up a bit? I’ve had enough of catalogues, dreaming, sorting … →
Nerine, Jersey Lilly ( Amaryllidoideae) By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 11:39 pm |March 5, 2013 All, August, Bulbs, Dry, General News and Blog, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, October, Perennials, Plants, Semi-Hardy Plants, September, Sun Leave a comment A autumn flowering bulbous perennial (half way between a regular plant and a bulb). Just started growing these, will have … →
Planning a New Garden By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 11:23 pm |January 31, 2013 Autum, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Spring, Summer, Winter Leave a comment If you’ve always wanted to try gardening, or want to give your oputdoor space a revamp, but are flabergasted by … →
Angels Trumpet / Datura (Brugmansia) By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 11:04 pm |March 13, 2013 August, Autum, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Houseplants, July, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, October, Plants, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, September, Sun Leave a comment These come in all sizes, from 15 foot trees, to small annuals. They are found across the world, I have … →
Tree Ferns By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 10:47 pm |February 28, 2013 Acid-loving plants, April, August, Autum, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Half-sun, Houseplants, July, June, March`, Normal Soil, Plants, Ponds / Bog Plants, Rich Soil, Semi-Hardy Plants, Shade, Tree Ferns, Wet Leave a comment There are many types of tree fern, but the most common one in the UK is Dicksonia Antarctica. Others considered … →
Pitcher Plants ( Nepenthes) By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 10:25 pm |February 19, 2013 Carnivorous Plants, December, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Feburary, General News and Blog, Houseplants, January, November, Plants, Plants by Month, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, Shade, Wet Leave a comment I grow several types of these! These amazing plants grow mainly in south east asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Borneo, and Australia. … →