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Heaven scent: the best plants for summer fragrance

Posted in: scented plants, scented plants, Alys Fowler, Guardian, | June 7, 2022 at 18:38 , by Downside Nurseries

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In Saturday’s Guardian, Alys Fowler wrote about the value of scented plants in the garden. We have the pinks she mentions, also Lemon Thyme, Nicotiana sylvestris ‘Only the Lonely’ and Nicotiana Lime Green, This last is scarce this season because there was no fresh seed available but we had a...

Fruit

Posted in: Fruit, Soft Fruit | May 31, 2022 at 17:09 , by Downside Nurseries

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The fruit you buy in the supermarket has to be picked what the trade calls ‘backward’ i.e. unripe, in order to give it shelf life, so it never reaches its full flavour potential. Growing your own is really worthwhile from the point of view of both flavour and economy. A...

New Guineas are here!

Posted in: Bedding, Summer Bedding | May 25, 2022 at 11:05 , by Downside Nurseries

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The New Guineas have just arrived! In a variety of wonderful colours, they are grown for us by JB Plants at Mere....

Bedding and Patio Plants

Posted in: Annual Bedding, Colour | May 3, 2022 at 14:40 , by Downside Nurseries

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We have our usual extensive range again this year. Evolvulus was new last year, and we were so delighted with it that we are doing it again this year. Stunning blue flowers, a bit slow to get going but well worth the wait. We have started it earlier this year to try...

Planting Season (posted 28 April 2022)

Posted in: Annual Bedding, Vegetables | May 3, 2022 at 14:28 , by Downside Nurseries

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The main planting season for annual bedding is upon us. It is a good idea to buy ahead and harden off some of the more tender annuals before you plant. Half-hardy annuals can go out now. Do remember that even if we have warm days, the nights can be chilly,...