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Plants to help bees through the winter

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Cornus mas - One of the bee-friendly plants at Downside Nurseries
An interesting article from Alice Bowe giving details of some of the best plants to grow to help bees during the winter months.  See the Times article here Her suggested plants include: Winter clematis –Clematis cirrhosa** Mahonia – Mahonia x media Winter heather – Erica carnea Cornus mas – Cornelian...
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Brugmansia (angel’s trumpet)

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Brugmansia (angel's trumpet)
Brugmansia (angel’s trumpet) is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub which certainly makes a spectacular statement in a conservatory or cool greenhouse. The trumpet-shaped flowers are often highly scented, and although the plant is not fully hardy, it can be placed outdoors during the frost-free summer months.  We have both some...
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Mothering Sunday

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Camellia Japonica Brushfield Yellow at Downside Nurseries
Mothering Sunday If you’re looking for a special present for Mum, how about one of our lovely shrubs that will bring delight for years to come. Cut flowers always have such a short life….. For that something really special, what about a Camellia?  Here’s a pic of one of our very...
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