Witch hazel: easy on the eye and nose (but not the hands)

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Witch hazel is a hardy plant, but is not commonly grown in the UK. Most witch hazels flower in Jan or Feb, when there is little else of interest in the garden. They grow quite slowly, and need a deep acid or neutral humus-rich soil.

Other Crop Farming, Nonmanufacturing technology, Medicinal Plants, Natural history, Witch-hazel, Witch hazel extract

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Beauty and utility in abundance

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Quinces can be an attractive feature in the garden. The most common cultivated varieties are 'Vranja,' which has pear-shaped fruits, 'Meech's Prolific,' which is also pear-shaped, and 'Champion,' which is shaped like an apple. All quinces need deep, moisture-retentive soil.

Quince

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I know a bank where the Tibetan cowslip and the Meconopsis grow

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Victorian plant hunter Frank Kingdon Ward is profiled. He undertook a total of 22 expeditions, mainly on foot. His discoveries included the Himalayan Blue Poppy.

Executive changes & profiles, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Agricultural industry, Officials and employees, Biography, Plant collectors, Ward, Frank Kingdon

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