This week – being easter and all – the plant of the week is the daffodil. There aren’t many folks who don’t like a daffodil and all it symbolises; for some it is as simple as spring and easter eggs! Narcissus is a classical Green name and and originates from a story of young man who More
Be prepared and buy all your annual seeds now for this years projects. Seed sowing starts from March, so don’t miss the boat! I find it is best to write down the sowing dates and put these in order- nothing like being organised! I suggest Sunflowers for competitiveness! Also Zinnias for amazing colours. Try Nasturtiums More
Botanic name: Iris reticulata Common name: Netted Iris. Iris: Named after Iris the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and of the sea and the sky. Reticulatus/a/um: Netted; with a net like pattern Iris reticulata hails from Russia, the Caucasus, and northern Iran. They are small plants (up to 15cm) More
