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​Purple Four-Leaved Clover

​Purple Four-Leaved Clover

Grow Purple Four-Leaved Clover and be forever lucky. Perhaps! The leaves are edged with fresh green and white flowers emerge from May to September.Easy to grow and suitable for use in summer bowls, or to create extra colour and texture in a...
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Newts

Newts

This is one reason why we don't use chemicals on our plants. This little chap was waiting to surprise me as I was moving plants this morning....
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Perennial Wallflowers

Perennial Wallflowers

Now is a good time to plant perennial Wallflowers (Erysimum) for a good display of flowers this year and for several years to come. Mention perennial Wallflower and most people think of the ubiquitous 'Bowles Mauve' but there are many other varieties...
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Granny's Bonnets

Granny's Bonnets

Aquilegias have been cultivated in Britain since the 13th century and are one of the most traditional cottage garden plants. Their many common names include Columbine, Granny's Bonnets, Doves in the Ark, Doves Round, A Dish, Old Woman's Nightcap and ...
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