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Silent Hives

Silent Hives

18th November, 2008
The following article was published by the BBC online last Feb. Since then we have had the worst possible of summers and the bee problem has deteriorated to such a degree that there will be no English honey in the... [more]
 
A Touch of Killarney

A Touch of Killarney

17th November, 2008
The ‘Killarney Strawberry Tree’ is actually surprisingly lime-tolerant for an ericaceous plant. Arbutus unedo is native to SW Ireland and the Mediterranean regions and was awarded an AGM in 1984 since when it has become rather better known outside of... [more]
 
Looking at Stardust

Looking at Stardust

16th November, 2008
There are a few plants that on occasions fail to impress at the outset, in fact my original view of this particular plant, Berberis thunbergii ‘Stardust’ is, even for me, quite unrepeatable. However, a year’s growth and a little maturity... [more]
 
Cats, Kids, and a Barberry

Cats, Kids, and a Barberry

15th November, 2008
I’ve never liked children much, noisy, cocky, irritating little bastards most of them. Middle class children are never naughty according to their parents, they are just frustrated because their so intelligent and their schools don’t push them enough or appreciate... [more]
 
One Third Rule

One Third Rule

14th November, 2008
I do not know if this form of ‘Liquidambar’ is ‘variegata’ or ‘silver king’ or ‘aurea’, however it is still a delightful plant to own. It is easy to grow, not excessively vigorous, and simply looks nice in the garden... [more]
 
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