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Wallflowers get their name from their habit of growing near stone walls. <br>
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Erysimum cheiri are shortlived evergreen perennials or biennials often grown as spring <br>
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You can buy them as plug plants now and get them in the ground <br>
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to flower early next year. This is a fun activity to do with children or <br>
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grandchildren. All you need is a well-weeded <br>
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flower bed in a sunny spot, gardening gloves, and a trowel. <br>
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Dig a hole so that the base of the plant is level with the soil.<br>
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Pop in your young wallflower, firm the earth around it and water well.<br>
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Repeat, leaving 20cm between plants. <br>
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They can grow to up to 50cm high depending on the variety and <br>
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come in a range of bright colours. E. ‘Fireglow' is a dazzling red and orange variety; <br>
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E. ‘Bowles Mauve' is light purple, while E.<br>
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‘Sunset Primrose' is a fragrant lemon yellow. <br>
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Erysimum cheiri (pictured) are shortlived evergreen perennials <br>
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or biennials often grown as spring bedding<br>
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This is also the time to plant plugs of Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus).<br>
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These are also biennials or short-lived perennials which grow to between 40 to 60cm with clusters of carnation-like flowers from <br>
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February to June in colours from white to deep pink, often in a combination of two tones.<br>
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They prefer well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun.<br>
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POTATOES NEED LIFTING AND STORING <br>
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Potatoes are ready to lift when the foliage starts to die <br>
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Potatoes are ready to lift when the foliage starts to die down. Remove leaves with <br>
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signs of blight. Take care not to damage tubers, <br>
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lift and leave them on the ground to dry. <br>
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Place in a paper bag and keep them in the dark, so they do not <br>
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sprout. Check regularly, and dump any looking diseased. <br>
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BEAT THE SQUIRRELS <br>
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Harvest nuts before squirrels and birds make off with them<br>
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Harvest nuts before squirrels and birds make off with them.<br>
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Hazelnuts are ready when the husks turn yellow. Store in a <br>
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dry room in a net bag. Once they are fully dry, remove the husks. <br>
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Walnuts (Juglans regia) have a fibrous casing, which should <br>
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be removed using gloves, before drying in a cool oven at 40C - then keep them in a dry place. <br>
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PLANT OF THE WEEK<br>
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ACTEA SIMPLEX (BRUNETTE) <br>
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Actea simplex or baneberry is a herbaceous perennial, which grows well in moist soil in dappled shade. <br>
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In autumn, it produces spikes of tiny fragrant white flowers which are <br>
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purple in bud. These are a good source of late nectar for pollinating insects <br>
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and are followed by poisonous berries. <br>
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Actea simplex ‘Brunette' is a cultivar that has been given the Royal Horticultural Society Award <br>
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of Garden Merit. Its deep purplish brown foliage contrasts well with its ghostly white blooms. <br>
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Actea simplex (pictured) or baneberry is a herbaceous perennial, which grows well in moist soil in dappled <br>
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READER'S QUESTION <br>
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Can you recommend good daffodils for pots? <br>
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Serena Dalton, Knutsford. <br>
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Dwarf narcissi daffodils are ideal for pots and make a cheerful welcome if <br>
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you place them by your front door<br>
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Dwarf narcissi are ideal for pots and make a cheerful welcome <br>
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if you place them by your front door. N. Tête-à-tête <br>
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is a classic miniature daff with golden yellow <br>
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blooms. N. ‘Jetfire' has a windswept appearance. <br>
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N. ‘More and More' is a dainty new dwarf variety that is long flowering.<br>
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Petticoat daffodils are also worth showing off in pots, with their bell-like blooms.<br>
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Try N. ‘White Petticoat' or N. ‘Mary Poppins' with magical creamy white flowers. <br>
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