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Archive for August, 2012
Friday, August 24th, 2012
AbeBooks.co.uk
– Gardening Books
AbeBooks.co.uk
– Rarebooks
Whitehouse gardening book – Obama’s Vegetable Gardening for Presidents- Vegetable
Gardening for Presidents at AbeBooks.co.uk
Other great books include:
Creative Vegetable Gardening: Accenting Your Vegetables With Flowers
Joy Larkcom
The Book of Vegetable Cookery, Usual and Unusual
Erroll Henry Stuart Sherson
The Gourmet Gardener: Growing Choice Fruits and Vegetables with Spectacular
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E. Annie Proulx (yes,that E. Annie Proulx)
The Complete Book of Fruits and Vegetables
Francesco Bianchini & Francesco Corbetta
A Kid’s Guide to How Vegetables Grow
Patricia Ayers
Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate
Patricia Wells
I’ll Never Marry a Farmer
Lois Hole
Growing Unusual Vegetables: Weird And Wonderful Vegetables And How To Grow Them
Simon Hickmott
Urban Eden: Grow Delicious Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs in a Really Small Space
Adam Caplin & James Caplin
Four-season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long
Eliot Coleman
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
Crocus ‘Autumn Collection’ – 30 bulbs – 1 pack of each variety £14.99
Spring colour in your autumn garden. The bright flowers of these delicate, eyecatching crocus force their way above ground before the foliage appears. Grow them under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Height: 15cm (6″). Spread: 8cm (3″).
Crocus Mixed – 100 bulbs £10.99
For a sparkling spring show, these colourful crocuses are hard to beat. Perfect for planting in rockeries, naturalising in grass, or growing in large groups beneath trees and shrubs. Just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall for a really natural effect. For a more compact display grow crocus in containers or window boxes where you can appreciate their jewel like flowers. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 5cm (2”).
Crocus augustifolius ‘Minor’ – 30 bulbs £12.99
The perfect ‘follow-on’ partner for autumn-flowering cancellatus, this variety sports striking dark stripes on bright yellow petals. Perfect for containers or large areas in the border. Bulb size 5/7.
Crocus cancellatus – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 30 bulbs £14.98
Crocuses that fl ower in the autumn are something quite special. Crocus cancellatus is a Turkish delight; it’s an unusual, collectable species that’s very easy to grow, with artistic blue flames that chase up each petal. Plant it in a pot and position it somewhere so you can see it every day.
Crocus cartwrightianus ‘Albus’ – 5 bulbs £8.99
Crystal white flowers with bright red stigmas that will contrast beautifully with the bright autumn shades of your garden. The delicate, eyecatching blooms force their way above ground before the foliage appears. Grow them under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Height: 8cm (3″). Spread: 5cm (2″).
Crocus sativus – 10 bulbs £8.99
Grow your own saffron – the most expensive spice in the world. Used for centuries to flavour and colour food, the ‘red gold’ can be cut from the blooms in the morning and dried before use. Crocus sativus is very easy to grow, making a delightful scented autumn flower. Extremely hardy plants will multiply quickly and easily, giving years of colour and spice. Bulb size 8/9.
Crocus sieberi subsp. sublimis ‘Tricolor’ – 40 bulbs £14.99
Take a look at the intricately detailed flowers of this small, but perfectly formed beauty. The eyecatching early spring flowers force their way above ground before the foliage appears to create a carpet of jewel-like flowers. Grow them under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Height: 10cm (4″). Spread: 5cm (2″).
Crocus speciosus – 20 bulbs £11.99
Goblets of violet blue petals with fiery orange stigmas burst through the soil in a crescendo of autumn colour. Grow Crocus speciosus under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Bulbs size 6/7. Height: 15cm (6″). Spread: 5cm (2″).
These will add great colour to your garden in Spring. A bee essential too! The bees will adore collecting pollen and nectar from these spring flowers.
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
Hazelnut Collection – 2 trees – 1 of each variety £39.99
Hazelnuts make attractive and productive nut trees. This special collection combines two excellent varieties that will bring colour, catkins and plenty of cobnuts for seasonal interest all year round. These Hazelnuts are self-fertile and will begin to produce nuts three to four after planting. Height and spread: 3m (9’). Collection comprises: Hazelnut ‘Kentish Cob’ – Probably the best-known UK variety and easiest to grow in the garden. This attractive, bushy tree produces a mass of yellow-green catkins in the early spring followed a heavy crop of cobnuts in from September. Hazelnut ‘Red Cracker’ – A striking red filbert, with dark red leaves and pretty red husks with crisp white inner kernels. This vigorous tree is stunning in spring with its highly attractive foliage, and also provides winter interest when it is covered in yellow catkins which hold well on the tree.
Hazelnut ‘Red Cracker’ – 1 tree £24.99
A striking red filbert, with dark red leaves and pretty red husks with crisp white inner kernels. This vigorous tree is stunning in spring with its highly attractive foliage, and also provides winter interest when it is covered in yellow catkins which hold well on the tree. Hazelnut ‘Red Cracker’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Hazels will begin to produce nuts three to four after planting. Height and spread: 3m (9’). Please note, fruit trees will be despatched as early as possible this autumn, once they have gone dormant and are in the ideal condition for lifting from the nursery and for transplanting by our customers.
Hazelnut ‘Kentish Cob’ (Filbert) – 1 tree £22.99
Hazelnut ‘Kentish Cob’ is probably the best-known UK variety and easiest to grow in the garden. This attractive, bushy tree produces a mass of yellow-green catkins in the early spring followed a heavy crop of cobnuts in from September. Cobnut ‘Kentish Cob’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Hazels will begin to produce nuts three to four after planting. Height and spread: 3m (9’). Please note, fruit trees will be despatched as early as possible this autumn, once they have gone dormant and are in the ideal condition for lifting from the nursery and for transplanting by our customers.
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Westerstede’ – 1 plant in 9cm pot £12.99
During the bleak winter months, this deciduous shrub bears an explosion of golden blooms. The sweetly scented, shaggy flowers of Hamamelis intermedia ‘Westerstede’ cling resiliently to its leafless twigs. The summer foliage of Witch Hazel forms a simple backdrop for summer flowering perennials, before turning to vibrant shades of brilliant orange and red in autumn. This majestic specimen shrub is ideal for adding colour and interest to mixed borders and woodland gardens throughout the year. Height and spread: 4m (13’).
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Pallida’ – 1 plant in 9cm pot £12.99
During the bleak winter months, this deciduous shrub bears an explosion of sulphur yellow blooms. The sweetly scented, shaggy flowers of Hamamelis intermedia ‘Pallida’ cling resiliently to its leafless twigs. The summer foliage of Witch Hazel forms a simple backdrop for summer flowering perennials, before turning to vibrant shades of brilliant orange and red in autumn. Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this majestic specimen shrub is ideal for adding colour and interest to mixed borders and woodland gardens throughout the year. Height and spread: 4m (13’).
Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ – 1 plant in 9cm pot £12.99
During the bleak winter months, this deciduous shrub bears an explosion of rich red, spidery blooms. The sweetly scented, shaggy flowers of Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ cling resiliently to its leafless twigs. The summer foliage of Witch Hazel forms a simple backdrop for summer flowering perennials, before turning to vibrant shades of brilliant orange and red in autumn. Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this majestic specimen shrub is ideal for adding colour and interest to mixed borders and woodland gardens throughout the year. Height and spread: 4m (13’).
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
Just thinking about this – how many plants have winter in the name?
There’s a couple here that provide winter colour for your garden! Well worth adding!
Wintersweet – 2 x 9cm potted plants £18.99
This super deciduous shrub bursts into life in the dead of winter, its bare woody stems dripping with fragrant, pendulous yellow blooms. On the darkest of winter days, Chimonanthus flowers can be seen in full bloom while most other plants lie dormant! An elegant winter flowering shrub for borders, or when grown against a house wall, where its exquisite perfume can be fully appreciated. Height: 4m (12’) Spread: 3m (10’).
Wintersweet – 1 x 9cm potted plants £11.99
This super deciduous shrub bursts into life in the dead of winter, its bare woody stems dripping with fragrant, pendulous yellow blooms. On the darkest of winter days, Chimonanthus flowers can be seen in full bloom while most other plants lie dormant! An elegant winter flowering shrub for borders, or when grown against a house wall, where its exquisite perfume can be fully appreciated. Height: 4m (12’) Spread: 3m (10’).
Winter Aconite – 48 bulbs £14.99
This woodland member of the buttercup family will swiftly multiply to form a glowing carpet of golden yellow flowers each spring. The cup shaped blooms of the winter aconite attract pollinating insects to your spring garden, and associate beautifully with snowdrops and bluebells for a spectacular woodland display. Easy to establish and virtually maintenance free, Eranthis hyemalis are ideal for planting in the dappled shade of deciduous trees, or naturalised in informal areas of grass. Height: 8cm (3”). Spread: 5cm (2”).Winter aconite bulbs are ideal for autumn planting. For spring planting choose winter aconites bulbs in the green. Only cultivated stock used.
Winter Aconite – 25 bulbs ‘in the green’ £14.99
This woodland member of the buttercup family will swiftly multiply to form a glowing carpet of golden yellow flowers each spring. The cup shaped blooms of the winter aconite attract pollinating insects to your spring garden, and associate beautifully with snowdrops and bluebells for a spectacular woodland display. Easy to establish and virtually maintenance free, Eranthis hyemalis are ideal for planting in the dappled shade of deciduous trees, or naturalised in informal areas of grass. Height: 8cm (3”). Spread: 5cm (2”).Winter aconite bulbs are ideal for autumn planting. For spring planting choose winter aconites bulbs in the green. Only cultivated stock used.
Winter Aconite – 24 bulbs £9.99
This woodland member of the buttercup family will swiftly multiply to form a glowing carpet of golden yellow flowers each spring. The cup shaped blooms of the winter aconite attract pollinating insects to your spring garden, and associate beautifully with snowdrops and bluebells for a spectacular woodland display. Easy to establish and virtually maintenance free, Eranthis hyemalis are ideal for planting in the dappled shade of deciduous trees, or naturalised in informal areas of grass. Height: 8cm (3”). Spread: 5cm (2”).Winter aconite bulbs are ideal for autumn planting. For spring planting choose winter aconites bulbs in the green. Only cultivated stock used.
Filed: Thompson and Morgan
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
You can plant these in the autumn as well as in the spring. You’ll get earlier beans from the autumn planted ones so it’s a great way of getting an early crop. Broad beans are almost foolproof! Just put them in and they’ll grow!
Just press them into a prepared bed and they’ll germinate and grow! They’re hardy so will be ok outside over winter.
Broad Bean Collection – 3 packets – 1 of each variety (110 seeds in total) £5.99
Collection comprises one packet each of Aquadulce Claudia, Imperial Green Longpod and Express.Aquadulce ClaudiaThis variety is universally recognised as being best for an autumn sowing. It establishes itself very quickly and will produce a very early crop. It is white seeded and the pods are up to 15-18in long.Imperial Green Longpod15-inch+ pods with up to nine large beans. Succulent, tasty and suitable for freezing. (Green Seeded)ExpressThis is the fastest maturing variety of any broad bean and an early spring sowing will out yield all others. Up to 34 good pods per plant! It is also winter hardy, outstanding for deep freeze as it does not discolour and probably for the same reason is particularly tender and tasty. It replaces Imperial Green Windsor over which it is a considerable improvement.
Broad Bean ‘De Monica’ – 1 packet (40 seeds) £2.49
Be the first to harvest delicious broad beans! Ten years of breeding have produced De Monica, the earliest-maturing broad bean variety from a spring sowing. Ready to harvest at the same time as wintersown variety Aquadulce. A strong root system and an upright plant habit with 2-3 stems per plant produce high yields of 15cm (6in) pods with 4-5 large seeds per pod.
Broad Bean ‘Express’ – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.99
This is the fastest maturing variety of any broad bean and an early spring sowing will out yield all others. Broad Bean Express produces up to 34 good pods per plant! It is also winter hardy, outstanding for deep freeze as it does not discolour and probably for the same reason is particularly tender and tasty. Broad Bean Express replaces Imperial Green Windsor over which it is a considerable improvement.
Broad Bean ‘The Sutton’ – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.99
An excellent dwarf variety only 30cm (12in) high that produces lots of 13-15cm (5-6in) pods each bearing five small, but deliciously tender beans. Broad Bean The Sutton is very suitable for successional sowings commencing late autumn (under cloches) or late winter/early summer in the open. Ideal for the small garden. Suitable For Freezing
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Sunday, August 19th, 2012
Asclepias Collection – 12 bareroot plants – 4 of each variety £17.99
The butterfly weed is aptly named, attracting crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Collection comprises 3 plants each of: Asclepias tuberosa – Showy and ostentatious with bold orange flower clusters. Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ – Clusters of golden yellow blooms that sport backward sweeping sepals. Asclepias incarnata – Fragrant vanilla scented flower-heads in a heavenly shade of rose pink..
Asclepias incarnata – 3 bareroot plants £10.99
Fragrant vanilla scented flower-heads in a heavenly shade of rose pink sit atop sturdy, tall stems. The swamp milkweed attracts crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. As its name suggests, the swamp milkweed enjoys moist soil conditions, and grows well beside ponds and streams. The pretty blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 120cm (48”). Spread: 60cm (24”).
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ – 3 bareroot plants £10.99
Showy and ostentatious, the tall hairy stems of Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ are topped with clusters of golden yellow blooms that sport backward sweeping sepals. The butterfly weed is aptly named, attracting crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 30cm (12”)
Asclepias tuberosa – 3 bareroot plants £10.99
Showy and ostentatious, the tall hairy stems of Asclepias tuberosa are topped with clusters of vibrant orange blooms that sport backward sweeping sepals. The butterfly weed is aptly named, attracting crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 30cm (12”)
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Sunday, August 19th, 2012
An easy and effective way of getting perennial plants.
Perennial Collection A – 36 plug plants – 6 of each variety £12.99
Fill your beds and borders with this bargain perennial collection. Perennial plants will bloom year after year and they can also be cut and brought into the house for beautiful flower arrangements. Perennial Collection A comprises: A. Coreopsis ‘Sunray’ – Neat, long flowering and colourful. B. Echinacea ‘Magic Box’ – Wide range of fragrant blooms. C. Scabiosa ‘Blue Jeans’ – Attracts bees and butterflies. D. Foxglove ‘Dalmation Peach’ – Best quality foxglove; unique colour. E. Poppy ‘Pizzicato’ Mixed – Large blooms – 20 per plant! F. Silene ‘Jack Flash’ – Easy to grow and long-flowering.
Perennial Collection A+B – 72 plug plants – 6 of each variety £17.99
Fill your beds and borders with this bargain perennial bumper collection. Perennial plants will bloom year after year and they can also be cut for beautiful flower arrangements. Collection comprises: A. Coreopsis ‘Sunray’ – Neat, long fl owering and colourful. B. Echinacea ‘Magic Box’ – Wide range of fragrant blooms. C. Scabiosa ‘Blue Jeans’ – Attracts bees and butterflies. D. Foxglove ‘Dalmation Peach’ – Best quality foxglove; unique colour. E. Poppy ‘Pizzicato’ Mixed – Large blooms – 20 per plant! F. Silene ‘Jack Flash’ – Easy to grow and long-flowering. G. Aquilegia ‘Swan’ Mixed – Longer flowering than other aquilegias. H. Lavender ‘Munstead’ – Perfect for cut flowers and drying. I. Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ – An eyecatching front-of-border plant. J. Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants’ – Add height and structure to borders. K. Gaillardia ‘Arizona’ – Thrives in the poorest of soils. L. Carnation ‘Ever-blooming Mixed’ (Hardy) – Fragrant essentials for sunny borders.
Perennial Garden Collection – 4 packets – 1 of each variety £6.59
SPECIAL OFFER!: Our Perennial Garden Collection comprises one packet each of Echinacea Pink Parasol, Foxglove Candy Mountain, Lupin Tutti Frutti & Verbena bonariensis.Echinacea Pink Parasol: Stunning, 7-10cm (3-4in) across, deep purplish-pink blooms with contrasting orange cones, stand proudly above strong stems on bushy plants.,Foxglove Candy Mountain: The first-upward-facing foxglove from seed! This unusual characteristic enables you – and the bees – to peep inside the stunning rose-pink blooms and view their delightful freckled throats.,Lupin Tutti Frutti: Specially selected for its truly amazing range of bicoloured flowers, with the highest quality flower spikes ever produced from seed.,Verbena bonariensis: Tall heads of bright, eye-catching, rosy lavender. Adds a tranquil feel to tropical or perennial borders..
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Sunday, August 19th, 2012
Echium Collection – 2 packets – 1 of each variety (40 seeds in total) £4.99
Collection comprises one packet each of:pininana: Sometimes called Tower of Jewels or Pride of Tenerife! Exceptionally tall flower spikes packed with either rose or purple-blue flowers, interspersed with silver-green lanceolate leaves.,p. alba Snow Tower: Rare white-flowered form of this popular garden giant! Flowering in the second year..
Echium pininana – 1 packet (25 seeds) £3.49
No wonder this is also called Tower of Jewels or ‘Pride of Tenerife! Exceptionally tall flower spikes packed with either rose or purple-blue flowers, interspersed with silver-green lanceolate leaves.
Worth planting to help the bees and other pollinating insects
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Sunday, August 19th, 2012
Plant some bee friendly plants and help the bees!
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sprite’ – 1 packet (30 seeds) £2.39
Never before has flower power been experienced from a border plant of this kind. A staggering display of apricot spikes of tasselled florets, erupting like flames from the laced, richly fragrant foliage. Very quick growing, excellent in bedding, borders and containers. Bred and selected by T&M for its dwarf, compact habit, and was awarded a Fleuroselect Quality Mark. All this and it also flowers in its first year from seed.
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Fragrant Mixed’ – 1 packet (60 seeds) £2.29
A truly amazing display of tall, brightly coloured spikes of tasselled florets appear to burst out like flames from the lanced and highly perfumed foliage. Very quick and easy to grow, this lovely perennial will enhance your borders and containers, whilst its balmy fragrance will attract insects away from your summer patio! Excellent first year flowering variety. Height: 50-60cm (20-24in).
Agastache foeniculum ‘Golden Jubilee’ – 1 packet (20 seeds) £1.49
Attractive, golden-green foliage with a distinct aniseed fragrance, making a vibrant contrast to the compact lavender-blue flower spikes. Adds interest to borders and containers, as well as attracts wildlife to your garden. Fragrant and excellent in borders or containers.
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Friday, August 17th, 2012
Bob Flowerdew books at Amazon
In particular I love this one –
The No-Work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden for the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew and Jerry Harpur (16 Sep 2004)
It’ll get you thinking about gardening in a whole new way!
Tired of doing repetitive tasks in the garden? Bob will explain ways of changing this – giving you ideas on how to garden with less effort!
The Bob’s Basics range is worth a look – handy books –
Companion Planting: Bob’s Basics
Sowing, Planting, Watering and Feeding (Bob’s Basics)
Pruning and Tidying (Bob’s Basics)
Weeding without Chemicals (Bob’s Basics)
Composting (Bob’s Basics)
Simple, Green Pest and Disease Control (Bob’s Basics)
Filed: Amazon
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