Orange Flowers

Contents1 Kew Orchid Festival1.1 British Orchid Nurseries1.2 Phalaenopsis1.3 Lycaste bradeorum1.4 Pleurothallis truncata 1.5 Vanda Tunnel1.6 Dendrobiums1.7 Dendrobium ‘Berry Oda’1.8 Ludisia discolor1.9 Paphiopedilum1.10 Epidendrum nocturnum1.11 Zygopetalum1.12 Cymbidium orchids1.13 More orchids!1.14 More to see at Kew1.15 Rebecca Louise Law: Life in Death at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at…

Contents1 Kew Orchid Festival1.1 British Orchid Nurseries1.2 Phalaenopsis1.3 Lycaste bradeorum1.4 Pleurothallis truncata 1.5 Vanda Tunnel1.6 Dendrobiums1.7 Dendrobium ‘Berry Oda’1.8 Ludisia discolor1.9 Paphiopedilum1.10 Epidendrum nocturnum1.11 Zygopetalum1.12 Cymbidium orchids1.13 More orchids!1.14 More to see at Kew1.15 Rebecca Louise Law: Life in Death at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at…

Contents1 Kew Orchid Festival1.1 British Orchid Nurseries1.2 Phalaenopsis1.3 Lycaste bradeorum1.4 Pleurothallis truncata 1.5 Vanda Tunnel1.6 Dendrobiums1.7 Dendrobium ‘Berry Oda’1.8 Ludisia discolor1.9 Paphiopedilum1.10 Epidendrum nocturnum1.11 Zygopetalum1.12 Cymbidium orchids1.13 More orchids!1.14 More to see at Kew1.15 Rebecca Louise Law: Life in Death at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at…

Whenever I visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, I always rush over to David Austin Roses stand, with a great sense of anticipation, hope, and excitement in my heart to see David Austin’s newly unveiled roses. I am always as keen as mustard to discover for myself the fragrances of David Austin’s latest rose releases, which are launched at this prestigious flower show each year. I love roses! There are so many rose cultivars available, which produce a multitude of different coloured blooms, in a…

I’ve contacted lots of suppliers of British grown cut flowers to find out what’s available and where you can purchase quality British grown flowers for Valentine’s Day and Mother's Day.

I am an advocate for buying British grown plants, which have been raised and grown in our great British weather! I enjoy purchasing plants from independent, specialist nurseries, where I appreciate finding exquisite plants, which are perfectly adapted to our climate. Daisy Roots Nursery has been created and nurtured over the past fifteen years, by Hertfordshire Nurserywoman, Annie Godfrey. I was thrilled to meet up with Annie Godfrey at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where I congratulated…

Tomato Compost Trial - Pumpkin Beth

Daffodils are such cheerful flowers, heralding the start of springtime, they are a joy to behold. There are many different varieties of daffodils, so consequently you can find daffodils flowering from as early as December until late May, and beyond in cooler areas of the country. Which is wonderful, as it provides us with plenty of time to enjoy and appreciate the daffodil’s beauty! Here’s some information on where you can find beautiful daffodil gardens to visit, as well as some lovely…

2019 Daffodil Gardens and Events Daffodils are such cheerful flowers, heralding the start of springtime, they are a joy to behold. As daffodils are such a popular flower, they’ve been bred and selected over a great many years, which has resulted in the creation of many different varieties of daffodils. Consequently, you can find daffodils flowering from as early as December, until late May, and beyond, in cooler areas of the country. Which is wonderful, as it provides us with plenty of time…

Why Use Peat Free Compost? Peatlands are extraordinary environments, which cover just 2-3% of the planet’s surface. These scarce ecosystems are also very fragile, they are dependent on sufficient moisture levels being available, and they require a slightly cooler temperature range to allow the necessary sphagnum moss, which slowly forms peat, to grow, flourish, and reproduce. Peat bogs can increase at a rate of one millimetre per year if the desired conditions are present. If the optimum…

Whenever I visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, I always rush over to David Austin Roses stand, with a great sense of anticipation, hope, and excitement in my heart to see David Austin’s newly unveiled roses. I am always as keen as mustard to discover for myself the fragrances of David Austin’s latest rose releases, which are launched at this prestigious flower show each year. I love roses! There are so many rose cultivars available, which produce a multitude of different coloured blooms, in a…

Contents1 Kew Orchid Festival1.1 British Orchid Nurseries1.2 Phalaenopsis1.3 Lycaste bradeorum1.4 Pleurothallis truncata 1.5 Vanda Tunnel1.6 Dendrobiums1.7 Dendrobium ‘Berry Oda’1.8 Ludisia discolor1.9 Paphiopedilum1.10 Epidendrum nocturnum1.11 Zygopetalum1.12 Cymbidium orchids1.13 More orchids!1.14 More to see at Kew1.15 Rebecca Louise Law: Life in Death at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at…

I am an advocate for buying British grown plants, which have been raised and grown in our great British weather! I enjoy purchasing plants from independent, specialist nurseries, where I appreciate finding exquisite plants, which are perfectly adapted to our climate. Daisy Roots Nursery has been created and nurtured over the past fifteen years, by Hertfordshire Nurserywoman, Annie Godfrey. I was thrilled to meet up with Annie Godfrey at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where I congratulated…

Contents1 Autumn leaves1.1 Please leave autumn leaves alone1.2 Hedgehogs1.3 Leaf blowers and garden vacuums1.4 Fun and positive activities to take part in this autumn2 Exceptions – when is it best to collect leaves?2.1 The best tools for collecting fallen leaves2.2 Ponds2.3 Roses2.4 Paths and steps,…

I love growing sweet peas! I hope to inspire and encourage you to grow your own sweet pea plants, so that you can experience these wonderful plants for yourself. Sweet peas, also known by their botanical name of Lathyrus odoratus, are beautifully fragrant, hardy annuals. Throughout my ongoing Sweet Pea Trials, I work to provide my readers with a wealth of information to help you to learn how to grow the healthiest, most floriferous sweet pea plants, that will produce the earliest flowers…