The Shrewd Gardener

For Clever Gardeners Everywhere

London gripped by frost, at last.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

OK, maybe ‘gripped’ is a bit strong but I was glad of my scarf and gloves this morning when I dropped the kids at school. The ponds were frozen in the local park and the water fowl were seen to be skating around.
I a temperate climate such as in the UK we get used to [...]

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Plants to avoid if you have children

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

* Euphorbia. It is a fascinating plant to grow and does well in poor ground. However, the sap is photo active. This means that if it gets on the skin and is exposed to sunlight it can cause burns.
* Rue Ruta graveolens is an unusual low growing evergreen herb with unusual lobed leaves. It has [...]

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Some of my favourite plants

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Just a few garden favourites.

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