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We’re here to help our wildlife

Last week the sun came out, and with it the insects. Bees were noisily making their presence felt and I saw several brimstone butterflies, both in the garden and in nearby hedgerows while out walking the dogs. While it was lovely to see nature in such abundance, I fear that any forthcoming cold snaps might catch them out. We can help, however, by giving them food sources throughout the year to fuel them up, and in this issue we look at ways in which we can do just that (see page 18). Anything we can plant that helps wildlife has to be a good thing and, let’s face it, we don’t need an excuse to get more plants in! Carol Klein writes in a similar vein on page 22, and…

We’re here to help our wildlife

A four-acre garden in a famous Wiltshire estate is to open to the public for the first time in its 270-year history. The walled garden at Grade I-listed Bowood House & Gardens in Calne remained private to the Lansdowne family when the wider estate first opened to the public in 1975. However, to mark the 50th anniversary of Bowood’s opening, the walled garden, previously open only to private tours, will go public on April 1. The 100 acres of parkland on the estate, including the Walled Garden, were created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. “The walled garden has always been an integral part of the estate,” said Lord Kerry, chief executive and 11th generation custodian of Bowood. “Originally producing food and cut flowers for the house, it now supplies Bowood Hotel…

Flowers and foliage for bold colour

Coreopsis ‘Solar Jewel’ The golden-yellow, red-centred blooms of this perennial appear from early summer to autumn, perfect for borders, containers and pollinators. Any well-drained soil in full sun. Pre-order now for April delivery. H: 50cm, S: 45cm. Price: £10.75/1L pot. From: middletonnurseries.co.uk Armeria ‘Dreameria Vivid Dreams’ This evergreen sea thrift that’s heat and cold tolerant flowers for a long time in pots or the garden. Remove old flowers monthly to enhance performance. Any well-drained soil in full sun. H&S: 25cm. Price: £14.99/9cm pot. From: suttons.co.uk Heuchera ‘Victoria’ Slightly ruffled foliage in spring, with a pink centre and a lime edging, later fading to lime green. Summer leaves are veined in peachy pink and topped by white flowers. Neat and dainty but very tough. Any moist, well-drained soil in semi-shade. H:…

Flowers and foliage for bold colour

Your garden GEMS!

The online specialist gardening retailer, run by gardeners for gardeners FROM OVEN TO EARTH Instead of throwing out my old double oven glove when it became thin and worn, I backed it with plastic and recycled it as a kneeler for the garden. Carol Casan, Tiverton, Devon NO WHEAT – JUST TWEETS! Having read up on what’s best to put out for our feathered friends, I’ve now switched from a normal bird mix to grain free. Apparently it can help birds with wheat allergies and improves their digestion. And certainly at my local pet shop it’s very reasonably priced too. Sarah Jones, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire REUSE, REPOT, REJOICE! Don’t ditch the old healthy compost from your pots – use it to repot bulbs, grow winter greens or simply as a garden…

Your garden GEMS!

A garden of romance

Rising from a grassy mound in the morning mist, Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire has an enchanted appearance. Topped by romantic turrets and crenelations, it’s surrounded by drifts of around a million wild daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus). A collection of 130 magnolia trees is unfurling across the gardens, with shapely flowers in shades of white, pink and pale yellow. Cherry blossom is appearing, reflected in the glassy surface of an ornamental lake, and there are painterly splashes of scarlet and cerise from camellias and rhododendrons, which thrive in the slightly acidic soil. “It’s a romantic, dreamy garden, and even though there are many different areas, it has a sense of flow,” says head gardener Kate Hurst. “Despite the castle on the mound, it doesn’t feel imposing. There’s a relaxed feeling, a sense…

A garden of

romance

Your complete guide to GROWING VEG

Get ready for a productive season with our ultimate growing guide! We’ve mapped out the best crops to grow and when to plant them, along with stunning flowers to bring a splash of colour. Whether you’re working with a small patio of pots or a sprawling allotment, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Old favourites KEY Potatoes More unusual crops Salad crops Herbs Allotment flowers…

Your complete guide to GROWING VEG

What’s the story with morning glory?

Morning glory is an annual climber admired for its colourful, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, purple, blue and red – some varieties are extra showy with petals that are streaked, striped, spotted or edged with a contrasting shade. Varying between 2-15cm in width, the blooms are borne on stems that can twine their way up to 3m in a season. As its name suggests, blooms open as the sun rises and by mid-afternoon they’ve withered and dropped to the ground, leaving no evidence of the floral feast from a few hours before. Despite individual blooms putting in a fleeting appearance, these vigorous vines work hard to earn their keep, delivering a flurry of flowers daily from June until October. It’s possible to snap up young potted plants in…

What’s the story with morning glory?

Create a never-ending NECTAR TAP!

Pollinators are important for gardeners because they move pollen between flowers, helping plants produce seeds and fruit. Most flowers can’t fertilise themselves, so they rely on this process. Pollinators visit our gardens for two things: nectar, the sugar-laden liquid which gives them energy (it’s their version of Lucozade, if you like), and pollen, the protein-rich sticky powder that allows them to breed and raise their young. As they collect food, pollen attaches to their bodies and gets carried from flower to flower, helping plants grow without them even realising it. CREATE A POLLINATOR HAVEN Many of our pollinators are dwindling in number, so gardeners should try to provide a supply of flowers for as many months of the year as possible, so that nectar is always on tap. This is…

Create a never-ending
NECTAR TAP!

Let’s all invite NATURE IN!

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week! One of the best parts of gardening is sharing your plot with other creatures. Birds, mammals, amphibians and insects will arrive anyway, but there are so many ways of making them welcome and ensuring they visit again and again. In the case of insects especially, what we plant can be a real bonus to their wellbeing and even to their survival. What happens in one garden may be infinitesimal but all our gardens, taken together, can make a huge difference. Already this year we have had the joy of hearing queen bumblebees foraging here and there, gathering nectar for their own energy and pollen to prepare for their first brood. Apart from dragonflies, butterflies and moths, bumblebees…

Let’s all invite

NATURE IN!

The online specialist gardening retailer, run by gardeners for gardeners A new start in our new plot Mel Darvill A 6x6m2 north-facing new build garden on the east London/Essex border; primarily a container garden with lots of climbers for fence and shed coverage. It’s been quite a few months since my last update, and that’s because there’s been a lot of change. At the end of August we temporarily moved, taking as much as we could from the old garden to my in-laws’. At the beginning of the year we finally got the keys to our new home, which comes with a bigger garden for me to play with! I’m very lucky it has an existing structure I’m happy with, so I can focus on expanding the growing spaces and…

Pruning clematis is relatively straightforward, but you do need to know what type you have before you even pick up your secateurs. Most importantly, you need to know when it flowers. This is because different clematis can bloom from late winter right through to autumn. Those that bloom in spring (called Group 1) aren’t pruned until after they’ve flowered. In the case of the popular C. montana kinds, this means pruning in May. If you do it earlier you’ll cut off all the flowers. All the rest can be pruned this month, including large-flowered kinds that bloom in May and June and smaller-flowered C. viticella kinds that bloom from late July until September. The large-flowered clematis, called Group 2, should be lightly pruned this month. Shorten stems back to a…

MAKE A SPRING WREATH

A lovely thing to do to mark the arrival of spring is to make a colourful garden wreath. Put cornus or willow cuttings to good use and weave a circle out of the stems, or if you don’t have materials to hand then buy a pre-made wreath and get creating. Spring wreaths symbolise the circle of life, new growth and nature. There are no set rules, just make a wreath that’s personally relevant to you. Why not have a walk round your garden and take cuttings from evergreens such as rosemary and ivy, laurel and privet or eucalyptus and olive trees, for a truly personalised creation? Use florist wire or twine to attach foliage to the wreath base. Wire cutters will come in handy here. Weave selected garden flowers into…

MAKE A SPRING WREATH

FEEL THE NEED TO FEED

Follow Naomi's progress as she gets to grips with her tiny urban garden on heavy Bristol clay As the cold weather recedes and spring gets into its confident groove, plants respond by trying to put on as much growth as possible. Why hang around, they argue, when they could be getting on with the important business of photosynthesising, flowering and going to seed? To be honest, their point is a good one, and I’m very much inclined to give them a helping hand. Good nourishment can make a huge difference. Spreading organic matter on the surface of the soil aids everything, from food and water retention to drainage and aeration, and although established trees and shrubs may not need much additional feeding, newly planted specimens and fast-growing perennials will perform…

FEEL THE NEED TO FEED

PLANT ASPARAGUS CROWNS

Asparagus has always been considered a luxury crop, but it’s not difficult to grow. Once planted, the crowns need a year or two to become established but then picking can start and the plants will remain productive for at least a decade. You can sow seeds but it’s easier and will save time if you start with one or two-year old ‘crowns’. There are many kinds of asparagus, including newly introduced purple ones that are worth a try, but all need the same basic treatment. Firstly, asparagus demands a light, well-drained soil. It won’t thrive if the soil is waterlogged in winter or heavy clay. Raised beds help, but dig in sand and plenty of rich, organic matter. Asparagus beds will remain planted for years and it’s very difficult to…

PLANT ASPARAGUS CROWNS

I’m cleaning and dreaming!

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg Warmer days will soon be here, so now is the perfect time to give the greenhouse a thorough clean. Clearing away mould, moss and bird droppings allows maximum sunlight to reach developing seedlings. It’s also a great opportunity to check for any damage or repairs before the busy spring season begins. For the glass, I like to use an organic antibacterial cleaner with a cloth for the reachable areas, while an extendable brush helps with the higher sections. One key tip: disconnect water butts before cleaning the roof. The last thing you want is bird droppings and debris being washed into your collected rainwater, as this can lead to blocked taps and unpleasant odours. A little preparation now makes for a more…

I’m cleaning and dreaming!

Upside-down blood orange cakes

Sweet and tasty blood oranges are in season and available to buy. They get their name from the dramatic raspberry red colour of the skin and flesh, which makes for pretty, jewel-like cakes. I’ve been pleased with the citrus crops produced in the frost-free greenhouse so, spurred on by a bit of success, I ordered a ‘Sanguinello’ blood orange tree from a specialist nursery. It arrived well packaged, with lovely glossy leaves and masses of scented white flowers. It’ll be exciting to see if the flowers turn into fruit and I’ll be making these delicious cakes again if they do! They can be frozen and defrost quickly and are delicious served with cream or ice cream. Ingredients Makes 18 cakes • 200g butter • 150g soft light brown sugar •…

Upside-down blood orange cakes

Time to plant hardy exotics

The world's finest share their tips for success In early spring, exotic gardeners are usually to be found in their greenhouses. Providing you have heat to keep your greenhouse frost-free, there’s much that can be done. Cannas and dahlias can be taken out of storage and started in warm moist compost. If you have the warmth, sow seeds such as pennisetum ‘Purple Majesty’, ricinus and the climbing Thunbergia alata. Spring cuttings of coleus, dahlia, iresine, pelargoniums, helichrysum, fuchsia and abutilon will soon catch up with slower-growing, over-wintered autumn cuttings. This is a good time for hardy exotics before the tender plants go out. Pittosporum are delicate evergreens originally from New Zealand but are now available with many small, coloured leaves. I like the yellow foliage of ‘Abbotsbury Gold’. Phormiums are…

Time to plant hardy exotics

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer and former chair of Gardeners' Question Time Got a problem? Our Problem Solver can help! See our contact details on page 3 #GNSKTHEEXPERTS What plants are best for shade? Allan Robinson, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire Stefan says: You begin by asking if there are any hostas that will grow in deep shade and go on to explain there is a small area in your garden with a few shrubs that receives little sun. You’d like to plant up the front of this space and hostas and hakonechloa were among your possible suggestions. Whenever I receive a query about planting in shade, I always think back to a comment made by my late friend and Gardeners’ Question Time colleague, Geoffrey Smith, a man with an abundance of…

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

NUMBERS 11 Once you have completed the crossword, take the letters in the shaded squares and rearrange them to spell out the name of a vegetable. This is your prize answer. ACROSS 1 Red-orange food colouring derived from a tropical fruit (7)5 Animal providing milk that is used to make pecorino cheese (5)8 Dairy product (5)9 - - - flower, common name for tigridia (5)10 Bouquet, or cluster of grapes (5)14 & 18A Physalis plant, or a paper light (7,7)16 Magic enchantment (5)17 Plant structure that becomes a seed following fertilisation (5)18 See 14A22 Broom made from twigs (5)25 White poplar (5)26 Garlic mayonnaise (5)27 Principle, dogma (5)28 Heavy knife used in the jungle (7) DOWN 1 North polar region (6)2 Scottish word for a turnip (4)3 Burial place (4)4 Mexican - - -,…

Pick of the POST

Bargain beauty A shrub bought in autumn at half price is providing some much-needed colour. The leptospermum ‘Appleblossom’ promises masses of double, soft pink flowers soon. Caroline Robinson, Stubbington, Hampshire Rays of sunshine Not quite a host of golden daffodils, but a joy to see the first two open on a miserable wet day, bringing colour when it’s most needed. Sylvia Monk, Hampshire Scarlet surf! This is Crantock Bay in full bloom – a sea of scarlet poppies dancing in the summer breeze, kissed by the Cornish sun. Angela Stanton, by email Best of this week’s short & sweets! I’d love an old phone box but this is the next best thing! Linda Wilton, by email What a joy to have this prunus blooming now. Alison Acred, by email My…

Pick of the POST

Half price super savings on pro plug plant collections

Begonia ‘Sahara’ Fill your garden with fab flowers and colour all summer long with ‘Sahara’, a begonia that produces clusters of small and delicate blooms with attractive bronze and green foliage. It’s a perfect mixture of stunning shades, including reds, pinks, and whites. Delivered as pro plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out. ● Item 490243: 120 x pro plug plants £29.97 – save £30 plus FREE DELIVERY or buy 40 for £14.99 with code 490232 and save £8 Begonia ‘Apricot Fiery Shades’ Enjoy displays of a rich blend of orange and yellow blooms that have a superb trailing habit and long flowering period from June to October. Perfect for hanging baskets. Delivered as pro plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out. ● Item 490337: 120…

Half price super savings on pro plug plant collections

Amazing trio of summer alstroemerias

Alstroemerias are prized for their long-stemmed blooms that make magnificent cut flowers. This superb trio collection will provide colour in borders and patio containers from June right through to November, with plenty to spare for summer bouquets! Jumbo plug plants are supplied from May onwards. The Alstroemeria Summer Trio comprises: ● ‘Indian Summer’: Compact with an upright habit, ensuring stems are still a good length for cutting. H: 75cm, S: 60cm. ● ‘Summer Breeze’: Shimmering bronze foliage sets off the glorious oranges and yellows of the blooms above. H&S: 60cm. ● ‘Summer Lovely’: This recent introduction is a particularly hardy variety with a true ‘free-flowering’ habit! It forms a dense clump of lush green foliage that contrasts perfectly with its scarlet-red blooms. H: 70cm, S: 50cm. You might also like...…

Amazing trio of summer alstroemerias

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