Many people love attracting wildlife to their gardens and will go out of their way to attract specific animals that are natural predators for common pests, especially slugs. One such animal, which is great for our gardens and in much need of our help, are hedgehogs. But what foods can you put in your garden to attract them and more importantly help the hedgehogs? In other words what foods are safe for hedgehogs? Well, first…
Having your own greenhouse seems like a great idea but you might be worried about the expensive electric bill. It’s already hard enough to keep your house warm but now you have to keep your greenhouse warm too. Thankfully there are ways that you can design and maintain a greenhouse without using electricity, and at the very least, protect those plant that needs a little extra protection from hard frost without using electricity. In this…
Passion flowers are evergreen climbers that are self-clinging by nature and will crawl their way up any surface you allow. They offer some of the most beautiful and unique flowers that leave behind the tropical fruit, passionfruit. The most popular variety is Passiflora caerulea which is hardy in most parts of the UK although it does need a sheltered spot. The fruits are edible, however, be warned, they must be fully ripe or it can cause…
Growing Passion flowers will provide your garden with some of the most brightly coloured flowers and fruits. In sunny, sheltered areas of the UK, or in a greenhouse for more tender varieties, you can let this evergreen climber spread and thrive. Where to plant Passion flowers If you are growing one of the hardier varieties, such as Passiflora caerulea, outside it is best to plant them in an area where they will receive full sun…
Taking semi-hardwood cuttings from Passionflowers is the easiest way to propagate from plants you already have without any special skills or equipment. You can also take softwood cuttings a little earlier in the season, although we recommend waiting a little longer and taking semi-hardwood cuttings instead. When to take Passionflower Cuttings Semi-ripe cuttings are taken from the current season’s growth and they should be taken at such a time that the base of the cutting remains…
