Shire Plants Blog

Home grown mistletoe

Home grown mistletoe

So excited to have our first ever mistletoe berry in the orchard. I sowed berries (from left over sprigs after Christmas), on our apple trees 5 or 6 years ago and these slow-growing, parasitic plants are finally fruiting. Only one berry so far, but i...
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Solomon's Seal

Solomon's Seal

Most of us are aware of the cottage garden plant Solomon's Seal, but there have been a number of other common names applied to this plant over the years too.David's Harp, Lady's Seal, Job's Tears, Lady's Lockets and Ladder To Heaven - a definite bibl...
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