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In article , Hussein M.
writes The common Crataegus monogyna: Pollinated by midges apparently, so, if you want a good harvest ..... it's gonna be a scratchy summer. Hence the scent of the flowers which is the same perfume, although less strong, as that in faeces ... or so I was told a very long time ago -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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In message , Hussein
snipM. writes The common Crataegus monogyna: Pollinated by midges apparently, so, if you want a good harvest ..... it's gonna be a scratchy summer. Hawthorn is pollinated by midges? We live on West Coast of Scotland, the land of the midge - are there any other trees, shrubs, etc that are pollinated specifically by midges? We're beginning to plan our new garden, so anything that specifically attracts midges could well be good thing to avoid. Any help welcomed. -- Susie Thompson, Isle of Arran SPAM BLOCK IN OPERATION! Replace "deadspam.com" with "arrandragons.co.uk" to reply by e-mail. |
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On Fri, 16 May 2003 19:59:43 +0100, SusieThompson wrote:
In message , Hussein snipM. writes The common Crataegus monogyna: Pollinated by midges apparently, so, if you want a good harvest ..... it's gonna be a scratchy summer. Hawthorn is pollinated by midges? We live on West Coast of Scotland, the land of the midge - are there any other trees, shrubs, etc that are pollinated specifically by midges? We're beginning to plan our new garden, so anything that specifically attracts midges could well be good thing to avoid. Any help welcomed. From what I've gleaned midges pollinate flowers from the following in addition to the Crataegus. There aren't actually that many unless you also include "insects in general". These geniuses: Cotoneaster, Chrysolepis, Castanopsis, Paris. Hussein Grow a little garden spam block - for real addy, reverse letters of second level domain. |
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Thank you all for your thoughts on my question about thorny shrubs.
=== Sam === |
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The message
from SusieThompson contains these words: In message , Hussein snipM. writes The common Crataegus monogyna: Pollinated by midges apparently, so, if you want a good harvest ..... it's gonna be a scratchy summer. Hawthorn is pollinated by midges? I'd be surprised. Hawthorn flowers before the last frosts, and therefore before midges become noticeably active in Scotland. We live on West Coast of Scotland, the land of the midge - are there any other trees, shrubs, etc that are pollinated specifically by midges? We're beginning to plan our new garden, so anything that specifically attracts midges could well be good thing to avoid. Any help welcomed. Midges conduct their life cycle in long damp grass and are most active in shade, and humid still air, such as under trees. They don't like sunlight, dry conditions, and breezes. Janet. |
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