Very very Rare – Hmong Red Cucumber
‘Hmong red’ is considered a heirloom cultivar. Its scientific name is Cucumis sativus ‘Hmong red’. A very productive and tasty
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Year: 2017
First outdoor Apricots “Ninfa” of 2017 season
First outdoor Apricots “Ninfa” of 2017 season. Well I had to gather them, as we are experiencing gusty winds and
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Looks like a bumper crop of ‘Marigoule’ Sweet Chestnuts this year
Looks like a bumper crop of ‘Marigoule’ Sweet Chestnuts (Castanea Sativa) this year, or I hope it is. This is
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We are pleased to offer Leicestershire Heritage Apple trees as Bare Rooted
This year we are pleased to offer for sale Leicestershire Heritage Apple trees as Bare Rooted for shipping this coming
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Greenhouse – Red Spider Mite
One of my customers showed me there peach tree growing in there greenhouse. The leaves were very mottled and were
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Bad case of Powdery Mildew of Grapes
This photo illustrates a bad case of Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator) on Grapes. This is one of the most common
Continue readingPossible Outdoor Apricots and Peaches fruiting 2017
I have been asked many times which are the best fruiting varieties of Apricots and Peaches for the UK climate.
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This is what is known as a patio peach, they come in a number of varieties
This is what is known as a patio peach, they come in a number of varieties, namely BONANZA, GARDEN BEAUTY,
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Never seen this Graft done before – We will see if it works
Never seen this Graft done before. If you have been into grafting, it is quite normal to graft a small
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New local Cider on sale – from Winwick, Northants.
I just happened to be browsing the beer, lager and cider fridge at my local village shop at Barby near
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