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Comment on Storing Garden & Greenhouse Crops by catharinehoward

catharinehoward — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:37:56 +0000

Great to find a site folliowing Shows – this will be truly useful to get a view of all those i miss!

Comment on Flower Show Season by Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:13:32 +0000

The therapeutic garden idea is wonderful indeed and we hope that it will be a place of tranquillity and peace. It would be lovely to see some photos once the garden has been completed.

Comment on Flower Show Season by Dorinda Wolfe Murray

Dorinda Wolfe Murray — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:19:34 +0000

Thank you for the comment about our Combat Stress therapeutic garden. It is much appreciated. The plants are now awaiting their final destination in their holding beds at Tyrwhitt House, Combat Stress’ headquarters. We hope that garden will finally be installed in March 2010. The reaction of the public at the show was simply amazing; it was a real honour to be involved in its creation.

Comment on Will it be Phew for Kew Glasshouse? by alyson

alyson — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:34:01 +0000

Cannot seem to find much out about the idea of sponsoring a pane but will post here if I do. It seems a simple solution and something a lot of people in the horticultural, botanical, environmental and gardening etc fields would be interested in. Will keep searching for progress on Kew’s future.

Comment on Will it be Phew for Kew Glasshouse? by Grant

Grant — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:33:55 +0000

Think that sponsoring a pane of glass for Kew is really good – is there any other information on this idea? I also agree that as Kew is a world heritage site more could be done to save its glasshouses.

Comment on Vuvusala – Something You Grow in Your Greenhouse? by Julia

Julia — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:39:30 +0000

Nemesia is a beautiful plant and comes in so many colours it looks fab but what pleases me more is that nurseries are bringing back the scents of the flowers – how sad that many flowers and plants have had the scent bred out of them – just so we can have bigger, longer lasting flowers. It is great news and particularly good for gardeners that want the aroma of flowers back in the garden. I definitely do not want a vuvusala though! Any luck sourcing stockists.

Comment on Greenhouse Grapevine 5 – The (F) Plight of the Bumblebee by Mason

Mason — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:11:31 +0000

It is good to hear evidence that the reduction in bee numbers is slowing down. We tend in the UK to be good conservationists and as gardeners most of us are very proud of our garden displays. This year I have mixed borders growing crops between flower/plant displays. The garden looks magnificent and is visited by many buzzing bees

Comment on Vuvusala – Something You Grow in Your Greenhouse? by Karen

Karen — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:07:18 +0000

Love it or hate it the South African Vuvusala has become a real talking point – but I agree with you that Nemesia is a great plant to come from the area. Having seen Nemesia in all its glory and smelt its gorgeous scent I want to try to grow it in my garden now I know it will survive in our colder climate – the problem is I am having trouble finding stockists. Will keep trying and let you know.

Comment on Greenhouse Grapevine 5 – The (F) Plight of the Bumblebee by Sam T

Sam T — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:42:25 +0000

Was amazed and shocked at this post – did not realise that bees had such an intricate part to play in the conservation of the environment and our survival. Thought it also interesting that after reading this post, the government announced they are reviewing ‘garden grabbing’ in the UK. We are definitely losing a lot of natural habitat for our wildlife – some of the planting suggestions for gardeners are great – we should all be doing our bit. I am growing lavender in pots and I am certainly looking out for the bees that are around the garden (especially those mentioned by the bumble bee conservation trust).

Comment on About Us by Greenhouse Grapevine 4 | Flower Shows

Greenhouse Grapevine 4 | Flower Shows — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:17:10 +0000

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