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Teddy Bear Sunflowers

By Garden Posts On 16 August 2014 · Add Comment
Teddy Bear Sunflower
Teddy Bear Sunflower These Teddy Bear sunflowers have done really well this year. We have already taken at least four cuttings from the 4 or 5 plants we have. It seems the more you pick, the more flower heads follow on. They work well mixed with one or two other varieties of sunflower. [...]
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Tomato Costoluto Fiorentino

By Garden Posts On 16 August 2014 · 2 Comments
tomato costoluto fiorentino
Tomato Costoluto Fiorentino Of all the dozen or more varieties of tomatoes we have grown this year at Garden Posts, my favourite by far in terms of looks, is definitely the Costoluto Fiorentino. Whilst it may not have the deepest flavour, it just looks fantastic both on the plant and in any dish.
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Agonum Marginatum Beetle

By Garden Posts On 17 May 2014 · 2 Comments
brown beetle
Beetle – Donacia Genus (see comment below) We saw this large golden brown beetle sat on some cow parsley alongside the River Thames yesterday. I’m not entirely sure which particular species it is but I am guessing it’s a Agonum Marginatum beetle. Edit: I have subsequent been informed (see comments below) [...]
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Mayflies on the River Thames

By Garden Posts On 16 May 2014 · Add Comment
mayfly on bridge
Mayflies along the River Thames On a stroll along the River Thames between Shiplake and Wargrave today, the mayflies were out in force. Doing thier thing of hovering up, dropping back down and repeating non stop, no doubt in search of a mate to complete their short life cycle. [...]
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Sunflower Growing Competition

By Garden Posts On 12 May 2014 · 2 Comments
sun flower growing competition
..and so the annual Garden Posts Sunflower growing competition commences. Who will grow the tallest Sunflower this year?
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