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 … →
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. … →
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 … →