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Monthly Archives: January 2013

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

Planning a New Garden

  By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 11:23 pm |January 31, 2013 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 … →

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

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Semi-hardy plants to try from Cornwall!

  By The Curious Gardener | January 29, 2013 - 2:35 pm |January 31, 2013 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 … →

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

  By The Curious Gardener | January 29, 2013 - 1:38 pm |January 29, 2013 All, General News and Blog
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UK bans sale of five invasive non-native aquatic plants By Mark Kinver Environment reporter, BBC News Five species of invasive … →

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

  By The Curious Gardener | January 29, 2013 - 1:35 pm |June 22, 2013 All
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Deep in the frozen tundra of northeastern Siberia, a squirrel buried fruits some 32,000 years ago from a plant that … →

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Colin Copeland Gardener and Landscaper

  By The Curious Gardener | January 28, 2013 - 6:01 pm |January 29, 2013 All, General News and Blog
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I’m Colin, and welcome to my green-fingered site! I’m a gardener & designer by trade and also an avid amateur … →

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