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Sea hollies - eryngiums - are strikingly beautiful garden plants. Far more varied than most gardeners realise, they range from tiny alpines to sub-tropical giants, and their strange, starry blooms are a flower-arranger's dream! The history of sea hollies is as fascinating as the plants themselves, and they pop up in all sorts of surprising contexts, from prehistoric shoes to a Tudor version of viagra. Kathy and Brian have been collecting sea hollies for several years, and in June 2020 their collection was awarded National Plant Collection status by Plant Heritage. In this talk, illustrated with their own photographs, they introduce some of their favourite sea hollies, along with some attractive rarities. They share their findings about how best to grow them, and discuss some of the uses these under-appreciated gems can be put to. This talk is suitable for anyone who loves gardens, whether you're a novice gardener or a professional.
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How Low Can You Grow?
Gorgeous Ground Cover for Smaller Spaces When it comes to ground cover, biggest isn’t always best. Used cleverly, smaller plants can add a whole new dimension to your garden. But what exactly makes great ground cover? Why do so many plants advertised as ground cover fail at the job? And why are so many excellent options so often overlooked? In this illustrated talk we discuss some of our favourite small ground cover plants. Some are familiar, some less so. And some are even a little bit controversial! We explore their background stories, their pros and cons, and how to use them to best advantage in your garden. This talk is suitable for anyone who loves gardens, whether you're a novice gardener or a professional. |
