January 2013 The Curious Gardener

Nerine, Jersey Lilly ( Amaryllidoideae)

All, August, Bulbs, Dry, General News and Blog, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, October, Perennials, Plants, Semi-Hardy Plants, September, Sun

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A autumn flowering bulbous perennial (half way between a regular plant and a bulb). Just started growing these, will have more »

Planning a New Garden

Autum, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Spring, Summer, Winter

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If you’ve always wanted to try gardening, or want to give your oputdoor space a revamp, but are flabergasted by more »

Angels Trumpet / Datura (Brugmansia)

August, Autum, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Houseplants, July, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, October, Plants, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, September, Sun

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These come in all sizes, from 15 foot trees, to small annuals. They are found across the world, I have more »

Tree Ferns

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

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There are many types of tree fern, but the most common one in the UK is Dicksonia Antarctica. Others considered more »

Pitcher Plants ( Nepenthes)

Carnivorous Plants, December, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Feburary, General News and Blog, Houseplants, January, November, Plants, Plants by Month, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, Shade, Wet

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I grow several types of these! These amazing plants grow mainly in south east asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Borneo, and Australia. more »

Proteas

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

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These stunning plants produce the most amazing flowers, and have beautiful foliage and are worth a go! Generally in the more »

Semi-hardy plants to try from Cornwall!

General News and Blog, Semi-Hardy Plants

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Having driven down to Cornwall for a camping and garden visit holiday, I was amazed at how a few degrees more »

Banning invasive alien plants in the Uk – 5 added to the list!

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Floating pennywort, one of the species to be banned, can grow up to 20cm (8in) per day

UK bans sale of five invasive non-native aquatic plants By Mark Kinver Environment reporter, BBC News Five species of invasive more »

After 32,000 Years, an Ice Age Campion Flower Blooms Again!

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After 32,000 Years, an Ice Age Flower Blooms Again 

Permafrost is like nature's freezer.

Deep in the frozen tundra of northeastern Siberia, a squirrel buried fruits some 32,000 years ago from a plant that more »

Colin Copeland Gardener and Landscaper

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the curious gardener Gardener and Designer in London

I’m Colin, and welcome to my green-fingered site! I’m a gardener & designer by trade and also an avid amateur more »

Monthly Archives: January 2013

Nerine, Jersey Lilly ( Amaryllidoideae)

Planning a New Garden

Angels Trumpet / Datura (Brugmansia)

Tree Ferns

Pitcher Plants ( Nepenthes)

Proteas

Semi-hardy plants to try from Cornwall!

Banning invasive alien plants in the Uk – 5 added to the list!

After 32,000 Years, an Ice Age Campion Flower Blooms Again!

Colin Copeland Gardener and Landscaper

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