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Hi all,
I'm desperately seeking the following plants: Christia vespertilionis (Island pea) Gossypium sturtianum (Sturt's Desert Rose, from down under) Boswellia serrata (incense tree) As for the Christia, seeds may be also o.k., but for the latter ones, I've already tried without success. I'm situated in Germany (no way to get them here, all three totally unavailable, sold out, not this year a.s.o.....), therefore a distributor in another European country would be perfect. Also cuttings would be great. Any hint is highly appreciated. I heard that there is a so-called RHS plantfinder. Can anybody perhaps look it up for me? Best wishes and thanks in advance Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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Gaby Chaudry wrote: Any hint is highly appreciated. I heard that there is a so-called RHS plantfinder. Can anybody perhaps look it up for me? It's a book, and could well be available locally. Try a Web search on Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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writes In article , Gaby Chaudry wrote: Any hint is highly appreciated. I heard that there is a so-called RHS plantfinder. Can anybody perhaps look it up for me? It's a book, and could well be available locally. Try a Web search on Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder. I thought it was also on the web? -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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Kay,
on Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder. I thought it was also on the web? Yes, I did a Google search and indeed: it is. I just visited the site and got the following result for all three plants: RHS PLANT FINDER RESULTS There are no matches with your search selection, please enter an alternative plant name *sigh*... I randomly entered another plant name to check if the server is working properly - and got a bunch of results.... Any other ideas? Best wishes Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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On 6/8/04 20:27, in article , "Gaby
Chaudry" wrote: Hi all, I'm desperately seeking the following plants: Christia vespertilionis (Island pea) Gossypium sturtianum (Sturt's Desert Rose, from down under) Boswellia serrata (incense tree) As for the Christia, seeds may be also o.k., but for the latter ones, I've already tried without success. I'm situated in Germany (no way to get them here, all three totally unavailable, sold out, not this year a.s.o.....), therefore a distributor in another European country would be perfect. Also cuttings would be great. Any hint is highly appreciated. I heard that there is a so-called RHS plantfinder. Can anybody perhaps look it up for me? Best wishes and thanks in advance Gaby The Christia isn't listed in the RHS Plant Finder at all but try this link: http://www.shop.sunshine-seeds.de/in...vespertilionis 33869.htm The only Gossypium listed is G herbaceum at Salley Gardens, 32 Lansdowne Drive, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG! 7FJ. Tel. (0)115 9233878 in the evenings. Boswellia isn't in the plantfinder but try a hunt he http://www.exportbureau.com/agriculture/plantseed.html And just maybe this as a seed supplier of herbal plants (they're -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) in USA) http://www.willowpondherbs.com/shed/seedlist.html |
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"Gaby Chaudry" wrote in message ... Hi all, I'm desperately seeking the following plants: Christia vespertilionis (Island pea) Gossypium sturtianum (Sturt's Desert Rose, from down under) Boswellia serrata (incense tree) As for the Christia, seeds may be also o.k., but for the latter ones, I've already tried without success. I'm situated in Germany (no way to get them here, all three totally unavailable, sold out, not this year a.s.o.....), therefore a distributor in another European country would be perfect. Also cuttings would be great. Any hint is highly appreciated. I heard that there is a so-called RHS plantfinder. Can anybody perhaps look it up for me? This is what you want.... http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp Not that it's much help in this case. -- Regards Bob in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK |
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"Gaby Chaudry" wrote in message ... Kay, on Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder. I thought it was also on the web? Yes, I did a Google search and indeed: it is. I just visited the site and got the following result for all three plants: RHS PLANT FINDER RESULTS There are no matches with your search selection, please enter an alternative plant name *sigh*... I randomly entered another plant name to check if the server is working properly - and got a bunch of results.... Any other ideas? The RHS plantfinder is on the net. I use it quite regularly. The URL is http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp It is possible that you might have to be a member of the RHS to have access to it, but give it a try. Franz |
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Franz,
The RHS plantfinder is on the net. I use it quite regularly. The URL is http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp That's exactly where I have been and where I got the bad results.... It is possible that you might have to be a member of the RHS to have access to it, but give it a try. This can't be - otherwise I would have got no result with *any* search. Bye, Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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Sacha,
The Christia isn't listed in the RHS Plant Finder at all but try this link: http://www.shop.sunshine-seeds.de/in...vespertilionis 33869.htm It's sold out there :-( I also heard that they sell old seeds that don't germinate.... O.K. For Christia it shouldn't be a problem if they are old, as Leguminosae germinate easily and also after many years. But be careful if you're planning to buy seeds from her.... The only Gossypium listed is G herbaceum at Salley Gardens, 32 Lansdowne Drive, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG! 7FJ. Tel. (0)115 9233878 in the evenings. This is the "normal" Gossypium, the cotton plant. It's quite different to sturtianum. Boswellia isn't in the plantfinder but try a hunt he http://www.exportbureau.com/agriculture/plantseed.html Thanks, but these are only seeds. Growing Boswellia from seeds is nearly impossible. That's the main problem :-(( Anyway, thanks a bunch for your efforts!! (remove the weeds to email me) I really like this one :-)) Bye, Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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On Fri, 6 Aug 2004 21:27:40 +0200, "Gaby Chaudry"
wrote: I'm desperately seeking the following plants: Christia vespertilionis (Island pea) Gossypium sturtianum (Sturt's Desert Rose, from down under) Boswellia serrata (incense tree) Your problem is that you are looking for plants that are not particularly easy to cultivate in northern Europe (in the case of Gossypium sturtianum, it is extremely tricky on account of its desert origins) and to be honest, of no immense ornamental merit. I keep an almost constant watch for interesting exotics and have only seen Christia offered once or twice as growing plants (seeds are occasionally available) and that was many years ago. I very much doubt if any are currently grown in nurseries in the UK, although they may be present in a few specialised collections and botanical gardens. Gossypium sturtianum requires highly specialised growing conditions and is exceptionally prone rot unless maintained in a very arid, sunny, sunny climate. Growing them from seed is fraught with problems and plants from cuttings are simply unavailable. Boswellia seed is very, very rarely offered and the tree, apart from its considerable pharmacological value, holds relatively little interest to even the most avid plant collector. Native to northern India through to the southern Arabian peninsula, it prefers hot, dry sunny climates. Although it will tolerate more moisture than the Gossypium, it does not grow well in the lower light levels much further north than mediterranean regions. Christia (if you can get the seeds) is relatively easy. Soak them in very hot water and allow to remain in it as it cools for at least 24 hours. Sow in a sharply drained compost and maintain temps of around 26 - 28C. Germination is usually quite rapid. Once the seedlings have develop their first true leaves, gradually harden them to air temps of around 21C and gently expose to full light. A good compost for growing the plants on consists of a mixture of a sterilised loam based type such as John Innes No2 and horticultural grit in a ratio of 2:1. Christia needs full sun to develop best colouring and is not really a very good pot plant for the home, but it can be done. Dave Poole Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C. Growing season: March - November |
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"Gaby Chaudry" wrote in message ... Franz, The RHS plantfinder is on the net. I use it quite regularly. The URL is http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder.asp That's exactly where I have been and where I got the bad results.... My apologies. I misread your note in a hurry. It is possible that you might have to be a member of the RHS to have access to it, but give it a try. This can't be - otherwise I would have got no result with *any* search. You're right. Franz |
rare (sub)tropical plants
"Gaby Chaudry" wrote in message ... Hi all, I'm desperately seeking the following plants: Christia vespertilionis (Island pea) Gossypium sturtianum (Sturt's Desert Rose, from down under) Boswellia serrata (incense tree) As for the Christia, seeds may be also o.k., but for the latter ones, I've already tried without success. I'm situated in Germany (no way to get them here, all three totally unavailable, sold out, not this year a.s.o.....), therefore a distributor in another European country would be perfect. Also cuttings would be great. Any hint is highly appreciated. I heard that there is a so-called RHS plantfinder. Can anybody perhaps look it up for me? Best wishes and thanks in advance Gaby Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ Hi Gaby, I can't help you with your search for seeds/plants, but I'd just like to compliment you on the amazing plants etc on your small balcony !!! Just shows what can be done in a small space :~)) PS liked the computer "museum" too. Jenny http://members.rott.chello.nl/ldejag...ex.welcome.htm |
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Dave,
first of all thanks a bunch for your comprehensive and knowledgeable reply! Your problem is that you are looking for plants that are not particularly easy to cultivate in northern Europe (in the case of Gossypium sturtianum, it is extremely tricky on account of its desert origins) and to be honest, of no immense ornamental merit. Well, it's more the unusual than the ornamental that tempts me.. :) Of course I know that the plants I'm looking for are not "easy to grow backyard gardener plants", but rather ones that bear a high challenge. almost constant watch for interesting exotics and have only seen Christia offered once or twice as growing plants (seeds are occasionally available) and that was many years ago. It seems that they are quite common in Eastern Asia, mostly Japan. At least all the Google results I got where from this region. Gossypium sturtianum requires highly specialised growing conditions and is exceptionally prone rot unless maintained in a very arid, sunny, sunny climate. Growing them from seed is fraught with problems and plants from cuttings are simply unavailable. Aren't there really no collectors at all in Europe that have one?? Boswellia seed is very, very rarely offered I already got Boswellia seeds, but they don't germinate. I heard that they are fertile for only 6 or 8 weeks after harvesting. The seeds you normally get are much older. interest to even the most avid plant collector. Native to northern India through to the southern Arabian peninsula, it prefers hot, dry sunny climates. Although it will tolerate more moisture than the Gossypium, it does not grow well in the lower light levels much further north than mediterranean regions. I thought that it might need similar conditions as Adenium, originating from the same region and climate. Is this true? Christia (if you can get the seeds) is relatively easy. Soak them in very hot water and allow to remain in it as it cools for at least 24 hours. Sounds like it behaves like most other Leguminosae. Then it's really easy. Still, I'm missing a source for the seeds. The only two German dealers that have them in their catalogue, can't supply them this year. Shall I be more patient?? Anyway, if you ever come across one of these plants, please drop me a line. Btw, Which plants do you have in your collection? Best wishes Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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Jenny,
I can't help you with your search for seeds/plants, but I'd just like to compliment you on the amazing plants etc on your small balcony !!! Thanks! :-D Just shows what can be done in a small space :~)) Ah, imagine that, in addition, I have about the same amount of plants inside - in my living room, my kitchen and the bedroom.... ;-)) PS liked the computer "museum" too. This was my first hobby, before I came to plants.... Now they have to divide the space among each others .. No, not really: the computers have their own room, therefore there's not much trouble... ;-) O.K., sometimes I have to keep the Jasmine from growing into the computer room window (from outside)... It is growing so fast, that I'm afraid I have to cut some *meters* when the cold season comes and it has to move inside again... (will produce a couple of cuttings....) Best wishes from Munich Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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Jenny,
I forgot to mention that I just added some recent pictures to my homepage: http://www.gaby.de/bilder/070804/070804.htm And btw: your garden in the sky is *great*!! Best wishes Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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"Gaby Chaudry" wrote in message ... Jenny, I forgot to mention that I just added some recent pictures to my homepage: http://www.gaby.de/bilder/070804/070804.htm And btw: your garden in the sky is *great*!! Best wishes Gaby Where you keep all your 'exotics' in winter ?? Munich can be really cold (I lived in Salzburg for a few years and it was freezing!) I have recently been given a bougainvillea and was wondering how to store it in the cold weather. Jenny |
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Jenny,
Where you keep all your 'exotics' in winter ?? The subtropical ones (Laurel, Oleander a.s.o.) in the staircase (it's quite spacious and my neigbours like the plants, therefore no problems), the tropical ones including Bougie, Jacaranda and Hibiscus inside the flat. Munich can be really cold (I lived in Salzburg for a few years and it was freezing!) Oh yes! I live in Munich since 1998 and my first winter down here was the coldest I ever lived through with 15 to 25 degrees below zero... Brrrrr.... I'm from a small town near Cologne, where it's much warmer in winter (well, like in the near Netherlands, I assume). I have recently been given a bougainvillea and was wondering how to store it in the cold weather. You can keep it cool at about 10 degrees - it will loose it leaves then, ut you can bring it out earlier (i.e. after the last frost). Or at about 16-18 degrees. It may even bloom in winter then, but it will bloom less in summer. Just like a Hibiscus. Ah, and you should prune it well in autumn. Btw, I just added another picture of my Samanea, now asleep :-) (http://www.gaby.de/bilder/070804/samanea2.jpg) Bye, Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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On Sat, 7 Aug 2004 16:55:26 +0200, "Gaby Chaudry"
wrote: Well, it's more the unusual than the ornamental that tempts me.. :) Of course I know that the plants I'm looking for are not "easy to grow backyard gardener plants", but rather ones that bear a high challenge. Well, I admire your determination :) only seen Christia offered once or twice as growing plants (seeds are occasionally available) and that was many years ago. It seems that they are quite common in Eastern Asia, mostly Japan. At least all the Google results I got where from this region. It is widely distribute through the indo-pacific regions as well as the Caribbean and South America. Gossypium sturtianum requires highly specialised growing conditions Aren't there really no collectors at all in Europe that have one?? The point to remember about this and one or two other natives of its natural habitat is that the conditions are so difficult to emulate, that few bother to try. It will only do well in regions of moderate to low (or even nearly non-existent) rainfall and has a very high light requirement. Otherwise it becomes weak, very leggy and prone to fungal diseases. When you consider that it flourishes in the desert regions of central Australia, it is hardly surprising. Another native of its region - Sturt's Desert Pea Swainsonia (Clianthus) formosa can only be successfully grown in cultivation if grafted onto the more easily grown Clianthus puniceus. Even then it only has a lifespan of a few years away from arid, brighter regions. Boswellia seed is very, very rarely offered I already got Boswellia seeds, but they don't germinate. I heard that they are fertile for only 6 or 8 weeks after harvesting. The seeds you normally get are much older. I doubt that is the problem. Most plants native to arid and semi-arid regions have seeds that can remain viable for a very long time. This way, when prolonged droughts occur, the species can regenerate from seed when conditions become more amenable. My guess is that you have not been able to break the dormancy. Try prolonged soaks of several days, changing the water daily and maintaining temperatures of around 25C. This way, any growth inhibitors present in the outer seed coat might be rinsed out. You may need to experiment with long or short soak periods coupled with a range in temperatures. Plants native to some arid regions may also germinate best when given hot days and cool nights ie. kept at around 28 - 30C or higher by day, allowing to drop back by 10 or 15C at night. Christia (if you can get the seeds) is relatively easy. Sounds like it behaves like most other Leguminosae. Then it's really easy. Still, I'm missing a source for the seeds. The only two German dealers that have them in their catalogue, can't supply them this year. Shall I be more patient?? Looks as though you will have to be. Its getting a bit late in the year and ideally you should be sowing this kind of thing in late winter or early spring to get the longest possible growing season before the first winter. Btw, Which plants do you have in your collection? I usually only collect for growing out of doors. Luckily, the climate here is generally so mild that most 'pot plants' do extremely well and can make surprisingly impressive specimens. I'm an avid admirer of true palms and have a modest collection of around 40 different species - all with potential for growing out of doors here. I'm also fond of big bold plants such as the bananas and their relatives, gingers and tropical aroids such as Colocasia, Alocasia etc. I have to be careful, because plants which require dry winters rarely do well and I have to err on the side of more tender, but moisture demanding plants. I tend to concentrate upon plants from sub-tropical/humid sub-tropical regions that have ornamental merit. Plants from South Africa, New Zealand, Madagascar and South America figure very highly. As to rarity value, I pay little attention to this unless the plant in question has good qualities. As a result, I'm equally as proud of a large Plumbago auriculata (capensis) as I am some obscure Brunsvigia or Haemanthus - more so if the former performs really well as it did last summer. So, around my garden, you are likely to see fairly common and familiar 'pot plants' such as Clivia miniata, Hippeastrum hybrids, Strelitzia reginae, various Bilbergias and the like. Tucked amongst them may be 'treasures', but they are no more valued unless they out-perform their commoner neighbours. I like challenges, but being a 'grower' at heart (typical ex-nurseryman!) I like plants that can do well. If they don't, I have no qualms about getting rid of them to make room for happier 'bed mates'. Dave Poole Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C. Growing season: March - November |
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Janet,
Try Reads Nursery in south England. You'll find the address and website with a search. They do a lot of tender/unusual plants. thanks, I'm just visiting their website. I didn't find "my" plants there yet, but they've got a beautiful collection that it's worth diving deeper into it :-)) Best wishes Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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Dave,
Well, I admire your determination :) Thanks :-)) Aren't there really no collectors at all in Europe that have one?? The point to remember about this and one or two other natives of its natural habitat is that the conditions are so difficult to emulate, that few bother to try. It will only do well in regions of moderate to low (or even nearly non-existent) rainfall and has a very high light requirement. The ideal plant for somebody who often forgets watering ;-)) of its region - Sturt's Desert Pea Swainsonia (Clianthus) formosa can only be successfully grown in cultivation if grafted onto the more easily grown Clianthus puniceus. Even then it only has a lifespan of a few years away from arid, brighter regions. I though Swainsonia is an annual plant? Or is it just grown as an annual? [Boswellia seeds] I doubt that is the problem. Most plants native to arid and semi-arid regions have seeds that can remain viable for a very long time. This way, when prolonged droughts occur, the species can regenerate from seed when conditions become more amenable. My guess is that you have not been able to break the dormancy. Try prolonged soaks of several days, changing the water daily and maintaining temperatures of around 25C. I shall try that, thanks! Btw, Which plants do you have in your collection? I usually only collect for growing out of doors. Luckily, the climate here is generally so mild that most 'pot plants' do extremely well and can make surprisingly impressive specimens. Well, I'm not that lucky... Here in Munich this year we even had frost in March.. My Oleander and Laurel were covered with snow - but fortunately it didn't do them any harm. Temperatures here range from about -20 degrees in winter up to more than 30 degrees in summer. Therefore, in summer, my balconies are crowded - and in winter it's crowded inside... :) I'm an avid admirer of true palms and have a modest collection of around 4 0 different species Wow! I also would like to have palms, but I don't have the space :( big bold plants such as the bananas and their relatives, gingers and tropical aroids such as Colocasia, Alocasia etc. Yes, I like them, too. But same problems as above. I've grown a couple of Strelitzia nicolai from seeds, but I'm afraid I can only keep one of them. So, around my garden, you are likely to see fairly common and familiar 'pot plants' such as Clivia miniata, Hippeastrum hybrids, Strelitzia reginae, various Bilbergias and the like. Do you have pictures on-line? (typical ex-nurseryman!) I like plants that can do well. If they don't, I have no qualms about getting rid of them to make room for happier 'bed mates'. :-))) Bye, Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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Janet,
David Poole is too modest to mention it, but his garden website is another treat. You'll find it in the urgring, and you'll find the urgring via the weekly post called abc for newcomers. Seems that his site is down :-(( I tried several times for two days now, but no response.... (the url I have is http://www.ilsham.demon.co.uk/) David, if you read this: what's going on? Bye, Gaby -- Mrs. Gaby Chaudry http://www.gaby.de/bilder/ |
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On 10/8/04 20:39, in article , "Gaby
Chaudry" wrote: Janet, David Poole is too modest to mention it, but his garden website is another treat. You'll find it in the urgring, and you'll find the urgring via the weekly post called abc for newcomers. Seems that his site is down :-(( I tried several times for two days now, but no response.... (the url I have is http://www.ilsham.demon.co.uk/) David, if you read this: what's going on? Given the extraordinarily busy life David leads, a web site is probably pretty low on his list of 'to-do' priorities. What a shame you can't see it but it's worth waiting for. His garden is an object lesson in how to use a very small space to grow rare and unusual plants in the southern English climate. And I'm lucky enough to have seen the garden and not just the web site. It's absolutely outstanding. The only pity of it is that it's too small to take tours! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 23:22:14 +0100, Sacha
wrote: I tried several times for two days now, but no response.... (the url I have is http://www.ilsham.demon.co.uk/) David, if you read this: what's going on? Given the extraordinarily busy life David leads, a web site is probably pretty low on his list of 'to-do' priorities. What a shame you can't see it but it's worth waiting for. Sorry, I missed this earlier. I decided to ditch Demon earlier this year since it represented increasingly bad value for money. Unfortunately, I didn't transfer the site and given my current commitments, the likelihood of me finding time to write a new one is pretty remote at the moment. His garden is an object lesson in how to use a very small space to grow rare and unusual plants in the southern English climate. And I'm lucky enough to have seen the garden and not just the web site. It's absolutely outstanding. The only pity of it is that it's too small to take tours! Got me blushing again Sasha. I work on the illogical basis that large and very large plants in small gardens actually give the impression of space - even when they have coalesced into a jungly mass. It works if there is one or two of you, but when 3 or more try to navigate around huge tree fern and date palm fronds, the size limitations become all too apparent. Since my patch is primarily for my own enjoyment this poses few problems for most of the time. However, growing so much together means that it is very high and this year I've had very little time to spare. I mentioned to Sasha recently that I think the time has come to renovate the lot, starting more or less from scratch. When I started, I was experimenting with sub-tropicals to see exactly what could be grown successfully as opposed to what could be persuaded to survive. I've now moved out of that phase and hopefully my manic plant collecting habits have eased somewhat. This means that I will be looking more closely at making the garden fit around me in future, rather than me making way for the plants. It will be a lower maintenance garden with fewer plants, but those that will be here will be very special indeed. I hope to get started this autumn and will record progress so it can go onto a website when I have time to put one together. Dave Poole Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C. Growing season: March - November |
On 15/8/04 4:04, in article ,
"Dave Poole" wrote: snip This means that I will be looking more closely at making the garden fit around me in future, rather than me making way for the plants. It will be a lower maintenance garden with fewer plants, but those that will be here will be very special indeed. I hope to get started this autumn and will record progress so it can go onto a website when I have time to put one together. Any chance of you taking photographs now and putting them on the urg ring, or something. Then we can see it before you start the massacre! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
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from Sacha contains these words: Any chance of you taking photographs now and putting them on the urg ring, or something. Then we can see it before you start the massacre! -- Good idea Sacha, please David ... .... and of course the aftermath of the 'massacre'. ;) Jennifer |
On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:56:45 +0100, Jennifer Sparkes
wrote: Good idea Sacha, please David ... The problem is that I've already started shifting things about in the attempt to see where I might gain some extra space. I've also hacked a leaning Cornus capitata that suffered in the late winter gales, so its all looking a bit of a mess. Also, my wonderful Pandorea which has draped itself so gloriously around the back door for the past 6 years caught the worst of those gales and has decided to give up. Pity because it has been truly magnificent. However, I planted it in entirely the wrong spot (exposed to the full brunt of north easterly winds) and I suppose its demise was inevitable. There's a low, south-west facing wall between here and next door and I'll erect a tall fence that can provide a much more cosy home for the next Pandorea together with some contrasting Passifloras and a rather exotic climbing Bauhinia that is now doing rather well. All of this, together with a near total surrender to weeds this year means that I'd rather not take any pics at the moment and will wait until I can start clearing the entire site in preparation for the main work. I've got a few pics taken last year and the year before, which can be accessed at: http://groups.msn.com/Torbay-theEngl...ox.msnw?Page=1 Dave Poole Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C. Growing season: March - November |
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from Dave Poole contains these words: Thank you David and good luck with the re-organisation. Shame about your Pandorea, I seem to remember you telling us about it at the last 'urgmeet' at Landscove. All of this, together with a near total surrender to weeds this year ... snip Don't talk about weeds. :((( ... and being retired I don't really have an excuse! Well only that the neighbours have let their Ash Trees get so big we have decided all we can do is rearrange our back garden. This has made me lazy since I know a lot of it will be demolished - just need the energy!!! We look forward to the pictures, whenever. Jennifer |
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