Monday, June 25, 2007
Photo's and Availability List
Comming soon Photo's by the sack load but for now a new Availability list is done. Go to http://www.jackdawsfield.co.uk/ to Download it
Sunday, June 17, 2007
A new Availability list is done.
A new Availability list is done. Go to http://www.jackdawsfield.co.uk/ to Download it
Friday, June 15, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Notes for June part 2
More varieties of Fuchsias are appearing on the list now and we do have a handy crib sheet available. We have chosen these either because they have newly received the AGM or because they were recommended to us as a result of the RHS trial. All are ‘hardy’ varieties and it will be interesting to see over the course of time if any can challenge the supremacy of Mrs Popple, Tom Thumb and the like. We will supply 5 per variety at 50p each if you want to try new ones.
At the risk of teaching the sucking of eggs we have had a number of comments about leaf problems on Phormiums – damage starts as streaks that develop into unsightly holes. The problem is fungal, but can be largely prevented by attention to keeping the leaves as dry as possible – if you are not using sub-irrigation then make sure you water early in the day and that, under protection, there is adequate ventilation to reduce the humidity.
Over-wintering outside is risky, and under cover make sure the plants are not being dripped on. We use Octave if we think a problem might be developing.
There has been a rapid increase in the ease of plastic recycling and because we can now only use a certain amount of used pots we would prefer not to take pots back unless you find you cannot get them recycled (we can give you a good contact). However we do like to have our marketing trays returned if possible.
At the risk of teaching the sucking of eggs we have had a number of comments about leaf problems on Phormiums – damage starts as streaks that develop into unsightly holes. The problem is fungal, but can be largely prevented by attention to keeping the leaves as dry as possible – if you are not using sub-irrigation then make sure you water early in the day and that, under protection, there is adequate ventilation to reduce the humidity.
Over-wintering outside is risky, and under cover make sure the plants are not being dripped on. We use Octave if we think a problem might be developing.
There has been a rapid increase in the ease of plastic recycling and because we can now only use a certain amount of used pots we would prefer not to take pots back unless you find you cannot get them recycled (we can give you a good contact). However we do like to have our marketing trays returned if possible.
Note's for June Part 1
For the first time we have managed to get Phyllostachus vivax aureocaulis into production and it appears on this list. It is a spectacular bamboo, but slow to increase in terms of the size of the clump in contrast to the size and speed of growth of the individual new shoots, which grow visibly. The mature culms are glossy gold with variable green longitudinal stripes (the sulcus) and will reach 5m on a mature plant. Probably invasive, but not in the short term. The plants we despatch first will be in one litre pots with one new culm and one old one – you can expect another new shoot next spring.
We have been growing bearded Irises for a while and you will notice an increase in the range and availability through the rest of the summer. We do have a full list of descriptions and also photos of most so we can help in the selection of varieties.
It doesn’t look as if we are going to have a hot dry summer, but water conservation is something that the public are having pushed at them all the time. With this in mind it is worth pointing out that silver-leaved plants are adapted for dry conditions and we do have a good range available, including Artemisia, Lavender, Brachyglottis, some Hebes, Lotus, Ozothamnus, and Santolina. Cistus and Tamarix, and Phormiums are also all good plants to promote in this respect.
We have been growing bearded Irises for a while and you will notice an increase in the range and availability through the rest of the summer. We do have a full list of descriptions and also photos of most so we can help in the selection of varieties.
It doesn’t look as if we are going to have a hot dry summer, but water conservation is something that the public are having pushed at them all the time. With this in mind it is worth pointing out that silver-leaved plants are adapted for dry conditions and we do have a good range available, including Artemisia, Lavender, Brachyglottis, some Hebes, Lotus, Ozothamnus, and Santolina. Cistus and Tamarix, and Phormiums are also all good plants to promote in this respect.
Don't miss the New Availability list!
A new Availability list is done. Go to http://www.jackdawsfield.co.uk/ to Download it
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Yep it's another Availability list
A new Availability list is done. Go to http://www.jackdawsfield.co.uk/ to Download it
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