Planting bulbs in the green – snowdrops & acconites By The Curious Gardener | February 5, 2014 - 11:10 am |February 5, 2014 All, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Definitions, Feburary, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Shade, Spring, Winter Leave a comment There are some spring-flowering bulbs that do better when planted in the green (when they have flowered, and still have … →
Violas in full glory – winter & spring colour, how to grow By The Curious Gardener | May 22, 2013 - 2:36 pm |May 22, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, April, Container Gardens, December, Feburary, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, March`, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, November, October, Plants, Scent, Semi-Hardy Plants, Shade, Small Gardens, Spring, Wet, Winter 1 Comment Violas have put on an amazing show this year, and seem to have liked the cold temperatures we’ve had. These … →
How to Grow Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra / Lamprocapnos spectabilis) By The Curious Gardener | March 13, 2013 - 7:53 pm |April 18, 2013 Acid-loving plants, All, April, Container Gardens, Garden Types, Half-sun, March`, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Perennials, Plants by Month, Ponds / Bog Plants, Rich Soil, Shade, Small Gardens, Spring, Sun, Wet 3 Comments I heart Dicentras! These beautiful late-spring flowering perennials are easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of soil … →
Tete a Tete Daffodils – How to Grow By The Curious Gardener | March 5, 2013 - 8:59 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Autum, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Feburary, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Half-sun, March`, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants, Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, Shade, Small Gardens, Spring, Sun Leave a comment These stunning bulbs are one of the best early Daffodils to grow! Easy to care for, and flowering as early … →
Dutch Iris – How to grow By The Curious Gardener | March 5, 2013 - 2:18 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Feburary, Garden Types, Half-sun, March`, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Rich Soil, Small Gardens, Spring, Sun Leave a comment These small bulbs are a brilliant addition to any garden, and are especially good in containers or in an alpine garden. They … →
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 … →
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 … →
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 … →
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, … →
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 … →
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 … →
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 … →
Proteas By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 4:58 pm |February 1, 2013 All, April, Dry, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Feburary, General News and Blog, June, March`, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, Semi-Hardy Plants, Sun Leave a comment These stunning plants produce the most amazing flowers, and have beautiful foliage and are worth a go! Generally in the … →
