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Helleborus argutifolius 'Corsican Hellebore' Seeds. Helleborus argutifolius is an unmistakable plant. Its stout stems, deep green, leathery leaves and large heads of apple green flowers mark it apart from all other hellebores With bowl shaped, nodding flowers the colour of 'Granny Smith' apples 4 to 5cm (2in) wide, borne in large open clusters. The flowers appear in winter, and remain on the plants for a long time. This species, formerly known as H. corsicus, the Corsican Hellebore is a delightful evergreen perennial plant that forms dense clumps to 90cm (32in) wide. The stout stems bear leaves composed of three spiny-toothed dark green leaflets. This popular, evergreen makes an architectural statement in the middle of a mixed or shrub border. It is an easy plant to grow in sun or shade in most soils and excellent for massing under trees, the handsome foliage is a long-lasting source of interest after the flowers have passed.

Helleborus argutifolius was awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 1993. Tagetes white cream. Tagetes white cream. Marigold Flowers Are True Annuals. Golden Balls Of Sunshine. Search This Site: The Path Through The Gold. Marigolds are another plant you can't get wrong. They belong to the Asteraceae family, like the Daisies, Asters and Chrysanthemums, coming originally from North and South America. They can grow up to 5 feet, depending on the type. There are two types: M. tagetes and M. calendula (also known as the Pot Marigold), both with distinct differences.

The name came from 'Mary's Gold' which refers to the Virgin Mary. They may be annuals or perennials and can grow in most soils as long as they have good drainage. The flowers produce nectar which attracts butterflies, so they are excellent in butterfly gardens. Photo Credit: Dori. Tagetes patula (the French Marigold), grows from about 6 inches to 2 feet in height. Tagetes patula again. Tagetes erecta (African or Aztec type). In the USA, they can only be used in poultry food. Tagetes minuta.

About growing Tagetes: Home. Information on the herb tagetes. This page contains information on tagetes and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as fungal infections and to deter insects and act as an insecticide. Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you. For more information on our range of products, please click here. Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.

Botanical Classification Other names Muster-John-Henry, Khaki weed (kakiebos) and stinking Roger. Description of the herb tagetes Parts used The whole plant and oil is used. Properties An wild smelling herb that is aromatic, antispasmodic, diuretic and purgative and also has digestive, vermifuge and very strong insecticide properties. Huacatay (Tagetes minuta) — Minty Herb from Peru — also called Peruvian Black Mint – Mystical Magical Herbs. I planted the huacatay seeds in pots (using regular potting soil) around the beginning of April of this year. These were seeds collected from last year’s crop. Most of them (70%) sprouted in about 5 days. I transplanted the seedlings to the garden when they were about two or three inches tall. It’s mid-October now, and the huacatay plants have started to bloom. Their tiny white flowers attract bees and small flying insects. Pluck a few leaves and chew on them, and your tongue is greeted with a robust, mint-like flavor.

Huacatay is the Peruvian cousin of the marigold. Here’s a recipe for Aji de Huacatay sauce, used with poultry or meat (source: MyLifeInPeru.com): “Ingredients: 1 cup of aji amarillo paste (use jarred, or make your own from roasted peppers for the best flavor!) Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend! Other recipes use huacatay leaves with milk, cream, cheese and/or peanuts. Huacatay makes a tall and pretty addition to any garden, and is said to repel nematodes. — Azul.

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Growing fruit

Growing vegetables. Growing in partial shade. This is an article from the latest Summer edition of our Growing Green International publication (Issue 29). Enjoy! By John Curtis and Ziggy Woodward John and Ziggy organise the merchandising for VON (and many other things). If you want to grow fruit and veg for deep shade, you might be out of luck (or try mushrooms?)

In partial shade – perhaps there’s a few hours of sunshine on the spot for most days in the Summer – your options are improving. Sometimes experienced gardeners who have huge gardens, and this includes TV gardeners, aren’t always able to give good advice because they have plenty of sunny spots in their gardens. They choose these plentiful spots for their fruit and veg, so have little experience of growing in less-than-ideal conditions. When you look in a gardening book for a particular plant, it often advises ‘choose an open spot with full sun’. Fruit and veg that are known to work in shady spots. A blackcurrant reaches for the sun. Leafy greens - lettuce, sorrel (i.e. Resources. Month-by-month guide to growing vegetables - May. Chillies, peppers, and cucumbers To be safe, continue to sow indoors. Outdoors in April, seeds may not germinate, even under cover.

Even once they’ve germinated keep chillies indoors. They still need a minimum temperature of 18ºC (64ºF) during the day and 16ºC (61ºF) at night. Aubergines and tomatoes April is probably your last chance to sow seeds indoors for transplanting out. Broccoli, cabbages, and other brassicas Brussels sprouts, calabrese, sprouting broccoli, summer and autumn cauliflowers, and cabbages of all kinds can now all be sown outdoors. Carrots, beetroots, and other root vegetables Most root crops can now be sown outdoors. Celery, chicory, endive, and Florence fennel Sow indoors to ensure that seeds germinate successfully. Courgettes, pumpkins, and other squashes Sow seeds indoors ready for planting out next month – or when you’re sure there will be no further frosts.

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