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Primula veris,Campanula rotundifolia, Verbascum thapsus, Armeria maritime, Only those few of us who are botanists will be able to identify behind the technical nomenclature the flowers known to the majority by less formidable titles: Cowslip, Bluebell, Mullein, Thrift. But the number will be even less of those who can penetrate into the lost world concealed by the popular names: they are so long with us we imagine they are part of a permanent tradition. Maybe you have heard of the growing trend to plant flowers that have original names reflecting the life of the virgin mother Mary. So much can be gained from learning about the history of our favorite plants and trees. Backyardgardener is the Largest Gardening Store in the World.
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Autumn Planting. Actually a stem leek but looks like and is treated as a garlic. Produces huge bulbs over 10cm (4 inches) across which divide into large cloves. A milder and sweeter flavour than true garlic adding that invaluable extra in the (more ...)
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Easy to raise and good for you. Preferring a light, rich soil. Separate into individual cloves and plant just below the surface in late winter/early spring. Lift and dry the bulbs in late summer and store cool. Sufficient for a 3m (10ft) row. No (more ...)
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An early ripening and prolific cropping gherkin, producing short, firm fleshed, tasty fruits ideal for pickling, or used in salads. Has both downy and powdery mildew tolerance so the healthy plants produce fruits over a long season.
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