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Growing Dahlias – Why have I never grown Dahlias before?
I think the main reason I’ve never grown dahlias before, is because they are a tender plant. Meaning, they more than likely wouldn’t survive the low temperatures out in the border. Once the foliage has all died down, you need to lift the tubers out of the ground, dry them out and put them somewhere frost free for the winter. To me this is a bit of a faff. As far as the ornamental side of the garden goes I prefer hardy perennials, bulbs, and shrubs. Things that once planted, just look after themselves. The other reason I was put off dahlias was thinking of them as a show plant.…
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Crocus – The First Vibrant Colour Of The Year
And this week’s favourite flower is…. The crocus! I’m so fickle, my favourite flower changes as I walk around the garden. It’s more tricky at this time of year though, as there’re a lot less to choose from. My favourite can last up to a week! Crocus – They lit my gardening fire! The humble little crocus bulb, was the first plant I ever payed money for. When I started to create my first little garden, with virtually no plant knowledge. Lots of generous gardeners gave me all sorts of plants. Things that they’d split from their own gardens. It was autumn, and in those days, there wasn’t the choice…
