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 … →
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 … →
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 … →
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! … →
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! … →
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 … →
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. … →
