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        <title>Plants — BBC Gardeners' World Magazine</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Close up of flowers 2024</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079573/close-up-of-flowers-2024</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Penny_Forthem</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[New season, new thread, same subject; close up of flowers.<br />Jump right in...<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>An exotic, tropical-themed back garden in Yorkshire</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080528/an-exotic-tropical-themed-back-garden-in-yorkshire</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>greatnorthernexotic</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Since everyone's on their way out the door, I thought I'd leave you with a few photos of my pride and joy - a 14m by 10m back garden in West Yorkshire which I've spent 4 years transforming from a lawn into a tropical-themed, exotic garden with a mixture of big foliage plants (trachycarpus, musa basjoo, gunnera etc.) and desert plants such as agaves and yuccas. I also have a growing collection of cacti in the greenhouse.<br /><br />If anyone else is interested in this kind of planting, I'll be posting over in the other forum everyone is heading to, and also on social media: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic" title="Link: http://www.instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic">http://www.instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic" title="Link: http://www.youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic">http://www.youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic</a> - happy to share ideas and inspiration with likeminded people. Thanks for all the memories on this forum.<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png" /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png" /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png" /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Pathway border bedding size?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080521/pathway-border-bedding-size</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Neil81B</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[For my front garden I am creating a bedding border to run alongside the path leading to the front door where I plan to grow a low formal hedge (2ft in height approx). How wide show I be making the border? 40cm 50cm 60cm? Is there a standard for these type of things? ]]>
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        <title>Indoor ferns</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080517/indoor-ferns</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>ViewAhead</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Quick qu ... before we vaporise! <div><br /></div><div>I have Boston and Maidenhair ferns inside.  Do they benefit from feeding?  I feed my Peace Lilies with some slow release granules once a yr in spring.  Would my ferns like to be put on the rota?  I don't feed my outside ones, but, of course, they are in the ground, so better able to fend for themselves. </div>]]>
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        <title>Front garden design</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080522/front-garden-design</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Neil81B</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Planning my front garden design? What do people think - size and dimensions of flower beds and surrounding pathways look OK? 80cm for pathways surrounding central flowered, and looking at 50cm width for flowerbed running along pathway. Thoughts?<br /><br /><div><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg" /> </div>]]>
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        <title>How often am I supposed to add nutrients to planters?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080516/how-often-am-i-supposed-to-add-nutrients-to-planters</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>davebettz</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi after some advice I've a few plants in big pots &amp; planters from jasmine to <span>prunus nipponica brilliant and a red Robin and was wondering am I supposed to top up with compost every year? Or can I get away using miracle grow or fish bone &amp; blood? </span>]]>
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        <title>the &quot;mysterious &quot;door in my garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1040888/the-mysterious-door-in-my-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 09:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>berarde</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Well the door was rotten and unusable, but I didn't really need it and would cost a lot to replace, so I planned to paint it white, but then thought I would have a go at painting some trompe l'oeil panels. The family thought it looked so good that it was then crying out for a handle (a lovely rat tail one ) and a knocker and well a lamp would look good and why not a window mirror? with the light on at night it is hard to believe there's years of accumulated junk behind. So something utility has turned into a real feature; I'm rather proud of it. I wouldn't mind something to grow up and round the window; ivy would I think be too rampant and there isn't a lot of space, so any suggestions? <br /><br />I noticed Monty has a door in the garden with a gothic appearance, some great hinges, and I have got space at the end of the garage...umm<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/p5/a6umq8ayn7zg.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3d/gzrg0629dpno.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bj/qen2rmehltqs.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Fargesia Jiuzhaigou &quot;1&quot;  (red bamboo)</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080507/fargesia-jiuzhaigou-1-red-bamboo</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>clematisdorset</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello,<br /><br />I have seen this bamboo and like the look of it. I was wondering what slow-growing might mean here though.<br /><br />I hope to buy a 7 to 8 litre potted specimen which I think is about 4 foot tall at present.<br /><br />Could I expect it to get to over 5 foot  by this autumn, if I plant it by early April?<br /><br />I have amended but sandy soil.<br /><br />Thank you!]]>
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        <title>Statement plants in focal location - suggestions please</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080500/statement-plants-in-focal-location-suggestions-please</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Winchester_flare</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[My garden has been designed quite symmetrically and was completed last May. It originally had two Euphrobia Baby Charm either side of the steps. All but one has died, they went yellow and the roots had just vanished. I think I may have over watered when establishing last summer.<br /><br />There is Ceanothus Repens on the level below and Cupressus Sempervirens and Agapanthus on the level above. On the middle level there is also Libertia Perigrinans.<br /><br />It’s quite an important view especially from the kitchen/diner (see below)<br /><br />Im looking for suggestions of a plant to go either side of the steps in the middle row that:<br />- has year round interest<br />- grows to a max 1mx1m<br />- ideally low maintenance<br />- deer resistant<br />- the bed has full sun during the middle 6 months of the year but no sunshine in Dec/jan<br />- it can be exposed location to a NE wind, frosts aren’t too bad (in lowland Hampshire)<br />- soil fairly free draining<br /><br />some photos of the location below. I feel quite a specific criteria of plant!! Many thanks<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1s/f3mno8buemz5.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1s/f3mno8buemz5.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1s/f3mno8buemz5.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1s/f3mno8buemz5.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1s/f3mno8buemz5.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1s/f3mno8buemz5.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1s/f3mno8buemz5.jpeg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cz/2d5mdehgndrc.jpeg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/bz/b01j0ydj6w4f.jpeg" /><br /> <br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ti/gk6gp8vfcwfa.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ti/gk6gp8vfcwfa.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ti/gk6gp8vfcwfa.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ti/gk6gp8vfcwfa.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ti/gk6gp8vfcwfa.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ti/gk6gp8vfcwfa.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ti/gk6gp8vfcwfa.jpeg" /><br /><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>..the ROSE Season...2019...</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1026222/the-rose-season-2019</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2019 15:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Please share your roses..  and they don't have to be only of blooms, but foliage, thorns, whole plant photos, how they fit into your landscape.. and don't forget those that displease you for whatever reason, we all can learn from this to make informed choices..  <br />I realise this is a bit early for most, but spring foliage on roses can be wonderful too, free of diseases and imperfections at this stage...<br /><br />I won't bombard this community thread with my own roses, I shall start a separate one later, as I take so many photos that members will soon tire of seeing mine popping up every day... but I'll start off with one I'd like to highlight for its brilliant foliage right now..<br /><br /><b>'The Ancient Mariner' </b>[Austin]… reckon 6 x 5 foot after 3 years...<br /> the spring foliage is a mix of bluey/grey slate colour, mixed with plum purple and mahogany on an upright vase shaped bush... I just think it's quite wonderful, and mixes so well with all the yellows and pinks of spring...<br />[photos today]...<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wa/6w98i4s4r0li.jpg" /><br /><br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/l4/mutwyuz988n7.jpg" /><br /><br />...large blooms, spicy/sweet scent on a healthy bush.. really this is a great English rose from David Austin Roses.. [photo June 2018]<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7a/sxfe1u1z3t56.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Plant or weed</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080501/plant-or-weed</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Busyliz</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Is this a weed? Hoping it might be a Trollus I planted in the autumn but can't quite remember where! <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/n9/reicvbvrx08b.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/n9/reicvbvrx08b.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/n9/reicvbvrx08b.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/n9/reicvbvrx08b.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/n9/reicvbvrx08b.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/n9/reicvbvrx08b.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/n9/reicvbvrx08b.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>Dahlias - planting &amp; storing</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080510/dahlias-planting-storing</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Glenjjones</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I'm debating on trying planting my dahlias in open or mesh bottom pots placed on my flower bed this year, for 2 reasons.<br /><br />I'm thinking I can start them off in the pots well ahead of wanting to put them out in the garden. and then just place the pots on the flower bed, allowing the roots to get down into the heavier soil, but the soil in the pot can be lighter and free draining, so as not to waterlog the tubers.<br /><br />This will also allow me to lift the pots at the end of the season without having to dig up the flower bed, and I am considering storing the tubers in the pots in my unheated greenhouse over winter, without watering the soil.<br /><br />on the storing point, I am a bit concerned that storing them this way may leave them vulnerable to slugs, that may be in teh soil, if I dont clean them off, as I do have a lot of slugs in teh garden. would sand maybe be a better option for storing? I tried newspaper a few years ago, but I dont have anywhere that is dry enough and they went mouldy. <br /><br />any advice welcome, before the forum closes.  <img src="https://forum.gardenersworld.com/resources/emoji/frowning.png" title=":(" alt=":(" height="20" />]]>
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        <title>Bulbs in the green - snowdrops and bluebells - when do they start selling them? and where to buy</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1078769/bulbs-in-the-green-snowdrops-and-bluebells-when-do-they-start-selling-them-and-where-to-buy</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Pink678</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>I'm planning to buy bulbs in the green for the first time next year - snowdrops and bluebells.</div><div>Does anyone know when online places start selling them?</div><div>I signed up for an email alert on one place but I'd quite like to know when it might be ...</div><div>I was also wondering if bulbs in the green are generally OK bought online, or is there any particular retailer you would suggest?</div><div>Thanks very much.<br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Vinca Minor</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080497/vinca-minor</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>harmony</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I'm wanting to plant some Vinca Minor in a dappled shady area for ground cover,  im thinking of buying 9cm plants and I'm wondering how long they will take to get going. Part of the area is bare soil (which I hate) so if I put some bark chippings down would it hinder the vinca growth.<br />Like everyone else I'm going to miss this forum I am sad to see it go. Is it going to completely  disappear  or will we still be able to access the forums old content but not be able to use it to post. ]]>
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        <title>Geum Totally Tangerine and G. Bell Bank as pond plants?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080503/geum-totally-tangerine-and-g-bell-bank-as-pond-plants</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Fire</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Wondering if anyone has tried these two as pond plants or marginals. It was interesting to hear garden writer <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYjuGVnYEME" title="Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYjuGVnYEME">Val Bourne recently note</a> that the Rivale group are from water meadows and Bell Bank does well in that setting. I would like to give them both a go in my window box pond this summer... Thoughts welcome. Thanks <br />]]>
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        <title>Scented Pelargoniums “Birdbush”</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080502/scented-pelargoniums-birdbush</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Big Blue Sky</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[There used to be a successful series of scented pelargoniums under name “Birdbush”, but it seems to have disappeared from the online shops. If you have one ore more plants from this series, please would you be able to sell some cuttings? I feel it’s a shame such beautiful pelargoniums are no longer available and would like to recreate this collection. Thank you!]]>
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        <title>Pathway flowerbed</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080498/pathway-flowerbed</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Neil81B</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I want to create a flowerbed running along the pathway like this. What’s the recommended width for this type of flowerbed? 40cm? 60cm? Also, can you any tell me what plant this is in the picture?<br /><br /><div><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qb/cl1ia01nzwom.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qb/cl1ia01nzwom.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qb/cl1ia01nzwom.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qb/cl1ia01nzwom.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qb/cl1ia01nzwom.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qb/cl1ia01nzwom.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qb/cl1ia01nzwom.jpeg" /></div>]]>
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        <title>PERENNIALS... GRASSES... GROUND COVERS.. Apr-June '22</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1064005/perennials-grasses-ground-covers-apr-june-22</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[A photo thread, with a touch more specificity than general gallery threads.. this is for late Spring/early Summer..  <b>You are welcome to join in</b>.  Even if it's something just showing above ground, doesn't have to be in flower..<br /><br />I have loads of this and that, so let's get going..<br /><br />Rhodanthemum 'Marrakech'..  flowers Mar-May.. evergreen.. soft foliage, like Artemisia..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/rjzri7ry7psv.jpg" /><br />Pulmonaria 'Opal'.. these are just going over..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/9q/qe3pgwlnnz9v.jpg" /><br />Brunnera 'Jack Frost' / Tulip 'Lady Jane'.. the tulips are just going over too..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/mk/ay288nblcj71.jpg" /><br />Rhodanthemum 'Tangiers' .. flowers all year... Helianthemum 'Supreme'..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vk/dcj3hmhu9jkj.jpg" /><br />Gaura 'Pink Dwarf'.. I love this foliage colour.. these develop into quite good size shrubby plants by midsummer..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pw/pdhdiiex1py8.jpg" /><br />Geranium sanguineum 'Matt Frei'.. first flowers..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/eq/ze2hrjfz855r.jpg" /><br /><br />...more to follow..]]>
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        <title>ROSES.. 2024..  Spring/Summer..</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080364/roses-2024-spring-summer</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[A gallery thread for our roses, in or out of bloom,  and companion plants too, like Clematis or perennials - always good to see those, and anything else of interest in our Rose Gardens.. <br /><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>Perennials, Grasses, Ground Covers, July-Sept '22</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1066717/perennials-grasses-ground-covers-july-sept-22</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:04:43 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hemerocallis 'Stafford'..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/az/xtem6tk3ms0r.jpg" /><br />Phlox 'Purple Flame'..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ao/v3d7pg2y2y6b.jpg" /><br />Phlox 'Sweet Summer Lilac'..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gw/lvhnearw6ysm.jpg" /><br />Hemerocallis 'Claudine'...<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cs/9954u8txr0o6.jpg" /><br />Phlox 'Monica Lynden-Bell'..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/ev6xnr20agoo.jpg" /><br />Phlox 'Amethyst'..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/kt/vkbu93nl5wdq.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>PERENNIALS... for the summer border...</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1062967/perennials-for-the-summer-border</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[ANTHEMIS 'E.C. Buxton'...  flowers from mid June until late summer..<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/r0/r5via8pi1toe.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c8/bydmi80yftgf.jpg" /><br /><br />ANTHEMIS  'Tinpenny Sparkle'.. <br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fz/yvdicm15p1hi.jpg" /><br /><br />..more tomorrow.. ]]>
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        <title>..Notes from a... Garden..</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079296/notes-from-a-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>Not roses, well maybe just 1.. this is a random maelstrom of photos from the last 10 years or so, of plants I've grown here, short or long term.  Some photos are old and a little dark.  This is aimed mainly at those new to gardening who might see a plant or two they like.  I'd be happy with that.</div><div>I have enough photos I think for about a month, by which time it'll be almost Spring.  </div><div><br /></div><div>This is a list of my favourite plants, I don't have photos of them all, if anyone has those highlighted in bold, in their own garden, I'd love to see a picture. I've grown them all at one time or another..</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Rhododendron loderi 'King George'</b>.. <b>Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'</b>.. Ribes odoratum.. <b>Ribes gordonianum.. </b>Stipa gigantea.. <b>Pittosporum 'Warnham Gold'</b>.. Euphorbia mellifera.. <b>Camellia 'J.C. Williams'.</b>. Cotinus 'Grace'.. <b>Miscanthus 'Punktchen'</b>..  <b>Schizophragma integrifolium</b>.. Ceanothus 'Gloire de Versailles'.. Cornus kousa 'Chinensis'..</div><div>Rose 'Kew Gardens'..  Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill'.. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you had a garden with all of those, I'm afraid I would have to come and build a little house in the middle of it..<br /><br />photos to follow..<br /><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Preparing to plant</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080493/preparing-to-plant</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>lisaduthie1</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi - I am about to move into a house with half acre of garden that has been neglected for some time which Im really looking forward to but just trying to figure out some of the basics to get started as Im not (yet) a gardener. The garden is being cleared of old plants that are out of hand. from reading posts, I can see the importance of having a planting plan, so will work on that. In the meantime, I was wondering how I start to prepare the soil (any mulch recommendations?) for planting and what are my essential tools to help lighten the load? Many thanks, Lisa ]]>
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        <title>Identify these plants?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080492/identify-these-plants</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Neil81B</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Cn anyone help me identify the plants in this picture? And what is the miniature hedging-type plant used for the border? I’m trying to pick low-maintenance plants for evergreen interest in a similar front garden bedding area. Any suggestions? <br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/41/o93wexolcljx.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/41/o93wexolcljx.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/41/o93wexolcljx.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/41/o93wexolcljx.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/41/o93wexolcljx.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/41/o93wexolcljx.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/41/o93wexolcljx.jpeg" />]]>
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        <title>What type of hedging is this?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080472/what-type-of-hedging-is-this</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Neil81B</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Does anyone know the name of this hedging? I’d like the same for my garden pathway.<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v9/9b5ajpnzw8aj.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v9/9b5ajpnzw8aj.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v9/9b5ajpnzw8aj.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v9/9b5ajpnzw8aj.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v9/9b5ajpnzw8aj.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v9/9b5ajpnzw8aj.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v9/9b5ajpnzw8aj.jpeg" />]]>
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        <title>Achillea</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080486/achillea</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>julia.hall2461</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I’ve several achillea in my garden - yellow, lilac &amp; pink varieties but looking for a bright red one - any suggestions ]]>
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        <title>Dahlia, Lilium and Hemerocallis.. 2023..</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1074736/dahlia-lilium-and-hemerocallis-2023</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Please show your Dahlias, Lilies and Daylilies.. I would especially love to see Lilium regale, and Lilium martagon if you have any, as I couldn't them this season.. thanks..<br />I only have 1 Lily.. several Daylilies and a few Dahlias..<br /><br />.. this is 'Burlesca' a pompon, not fully open.. I love Pompon dahlias..<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ru/ji0tozw2su1p.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>star jasmine trachelospermum jasminoides</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080488/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>james-HYumfQs</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Afternoon everyone,<br /><br />Just saw the update that the forum will be closing down in March. Such a shame everyone on here has been so helpful with regards to my questions and I appreciate all of the info provided. I will make use of the forum until the 20th!<br /><br />I just wanted to ask a question about this star Jasmine I bought last year. It's not in the best place but get sun and partial shade and I wanted it to grow up the living willow wall. I still haven't got around to training it up a metal obelisk for the time being and to be honest I really should have brought it in over winter or planted it in a pot. I did cover it during very cold spells but there is a lot of debt leaf matter though. They're on you shoots when scratching the bark. It is green underneath but I don't know whether I should cut quite a lot back or uproot and put in a pot or even move somewhere else. Or maybe I should just leave it for the coming season? Any advice greatly appreciated. Best James <br /><br />P.s. I have cut some of the worst shoots off with the very brown dead leaves so it did look much worse than it does in the photo<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/30/l2jy145rjrr6.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/30/l2jy145rjrr6.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/30/l2jy145rjrr6.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/30/l2jy145rjrr6.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/30/l2jy145rjrr6.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/30/l2jy145rjrr6.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/30/l2jy145rjrr6.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>A Rose a day...</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1062037/a-rose-a-day</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>I aim to highlight one&#13;
rose each day, most from my own garden but some from elsewhere.. I have&#13;
enough photos to cover about 90 roses, taking me through to early&#13;
May..  Obviously this is <i>a personal selection</i>, many of which may not&#13;
appeal to everyone..</p>&#13;
<p>Posted in alphabetical&#13;
order, so I shall start with the 'A's.. limiting photos to 6 per rose.</p>&#13;
<p>If you have a plant&#13;
collection yourself, with a considerable number of varieties,  e.g.&#13;
Clematis, I urge you to start a similar thread as I'm sure many of us&#13;
would like to see them...</p>&#13;
<p><b>'A Midsummer Night's&#13;
Dream' </b>[Rawlins, UK 2001 – unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling]</p>&#13;
<p>Height up to about 2'&#13;
6'' [75cm], continuous blooming through summer.  Semi-single to&#13;
semi-double bloom form.. Buds almost black, petals rich, dark and&#13;
velvety, redder in heat.. Grows well in a north facing site.  &#13;
Suffers black spot after the first flush but soon recovers..</p>&#13;
<p>I especially like the&#13;
sparkling centre with glowing stamens...  some fragrance..</p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6e/h7tinc5xw0fd.jpg" /><br /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0j/31wa5gaw4ggd.jpg" /><br /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o0/nlvc3aoluiil.jpg" /><br /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/95/wsmer7mjo4vb.jpg" /><br /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/z6/skjbef6hoyo5.jpg" /><br /></p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c0/tmq39bl87vye.jpg" /><br /></p><p>tomorrow... 'Absolutely Fabulous'...</p><br />]]>
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        <title>....more Rose Garden notes...2020</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1039817/more-rose-garden-notes-2020</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 19:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Marlorena</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[As I take an insane number of pictures, I thought it best to start my own thread, rather than clutter up any other... if anyone is looking in, thank you, and I hope you see something of interest... I aim to keep this going for maybe 5 or 6 weeks...<br />My roses are not for everybody, but I have some unusual ones this year, so let's see how that goes.<br />I do not spray roses and tolerate just about everything that's living here...<br /><br />Some years are best forgotten, this is one... I'm trying to pretend it never happened.. maybe you are too.. ?<br />I love these lavender Tulips, they've been in flower for exactly a month.. they might be called 'Alibi', but label gone missing..<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cw/ad3cy7zllenk.jpg" /><br />'Zephirine Drouhin' [Bourbon 1868] just starting main flush.. growing over a Daphne bush..<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/8m/a33tw9ob4j9q.jpg" /><br />'Desdemona' and 'Anne Boleyn' roses..<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wh/sy6p22slocky.jpg" /><br />..another shot of 'Anne Boleyn'..<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ed/g47jz7ovtx6b.jpg" /><br />'Mme. Lauriol de Barny' [Bourbon 1868]<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5k/4kbfjs18j5tr.jpg" /><br />..with 'Kew Gardens'... full flush in about a week I think..<br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/it/k05lzxr4jox7.jpg" /><br />..more to follow..<br /><br />]]>
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