Scarlet Pimpernel
One of my favourite flowers, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Nestled and discuised in amongst some elegant Peonies. Quite fitting I think,...
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growingmangardenin
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
Pin and Thrum on Primroses
Primula vulgaris (Primroses) are a common rosette forming herbaceous perennial, with solitary flowers which rise in clusters during...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
Rusts on plants (Puccinia)
Rusts are one of the most complex plant pathogens, with a diverse range of species estimated in size somewhere between 5000-6000, as well...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
Xerophytes (Desert plants)
The definition of an xerophyte is a plant adapted to live in desiccated environments, needing very little water. Usually, they grow in...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Rose Black spot
Rose black spot is caused by the fungi Diplocarpon rosae, a pathogen that before the 1960's had very little attention because of high...
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growingmangardenin
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
That's Rhubarb for you
The genus Rheum, commonly known as Rhubarb has a rich historical nomenclature, dating back to ancient times where its root was used as a...
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growingmangardenin
- Mar 9, 2022
- 1 min
Flowering Almond
Prunus dulcis 'Robin' The Flowering Almond. It is beleived Almonds originated in Iran and central Asia. Merchants would have eaten them...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Dragonfly wings
The dragonfly from the family Odonata has veiny wings which are corrugated, making them robust and inflexible, resulting in a high...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Sundew
Drosera capensis. Commonly known as Sundew. These interesting plants are covered in mucilagonous glandulous trichomes which secrete...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 9, 2022
- 1 min
Nematodes
Nematoda includes the largest population of animals on earth, with an estimated million unclassified species. Descriptively, they are...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 5, 2022
- 1 min
Magnolia stellata
The beautiful flowers on Magnolia stellata - a spring white explosion!! Brought in to the UK from Japan in the late 1800's...
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growingmangardenin
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Rosa Rogosa
Today I tried Rosa rugosa #rose hip. At this time of year the rugosa rose fruit is red and ripe for the taking and absolutely delicious!...
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growingmangardenin
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Helenium at Heligan
Helenium in abundance. Growing in the flower garden within the Lost Gardens of Heligan @heligangardens . . #lostgardensofheligan#hiddenbe...
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growingmangardenin
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
Morina Longifolia
The interesting sharp, fizzy texture of Morina longifolia from Caprifoliaceae native to the Himalayas #horticulture #plants #gardening...
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growingmangardenin
- May 5, 2021
- 1 min
Lotus corniculatus
Lotus corniculatus, commonly known as 'birds foot trefoil'. Despite being called Lotus, it has nothing to do with the spiritual lotus...
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