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andypb · 23-08-2005, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Harris

In article , (Dave Poole)
wrote:

Out of doors, you will
need to protect them by covering with layers of fine netting or fleece
during cold weather. Its a bit of a fad, but (dare I say it?) the
excitement derived from finally seeing those flower spikes rocket
skywards is almost certainly worth the effort and time expended.

Thanks, Dave! I have a sheltered, sunny, free draining site. Also, my neighbours enjoyed my huge
Jersey Kale so much, it's about time I organised another treat :-)

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

I have a number of Echium Pink Fountain and Wildpretti which I grew from seed earlier this year - if anyone is interested in a trade/purchase let me know (UK only)