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Tulip Maniac

Contrary to TS Eliot’s assertions, this year April has been the kindest month.  Dry and sunny, without being too hot.  I read that bluebells have been flowering a fortnight earlier as a result of the weather patterns over the autumn … Continue reading

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Buttercups Runneth Over

In January I reported on my continuing efforts to grow Ranunculus.  Commonly known as Persian Buttercups, these flowers were initially a breeze for me to grow, but more recently they seem to just die for no reason.  I have no … Continue reading

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