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  • Hi everyone, Nick from BEAF here. I've joined this forum to gather some feedback on the most grown fruit, veg and herbs within the UK & U.S, so we can further develop our KickStarter campaign:  

    It's 100% Plantable Paper so after you unwrap your gifts at Christmas you can plant them and grow (currently): Carrots, Broccoli, Chillies, Onions & Tomatos. 

    I'd be really interested to understand what fruit/veg/herbs would be most suitable and appeal most at Christmas time. 

    We've thought about doing 'Xmas Dinner' sets, so for example a set of wrapping paper that has parsnips, carrots, brocolli, etc all in one sheet. Really welcome everyones feedback on thsi to understand what would work and appeal!! 

    Thanks

    Nick

  • Understandably the link has been removed. If you search 'Plantable Paper' in Kickstarter you will see how it works! Thanks again.

  • Hi..friends..This would be a place for plant lovers and gardeners.We get more tips and suggestions for our posts..Let's discuss together to unite the plant forum..Seems to be quite unique and interesting to participate...

  • I have a four year old rhododendron which is in a large pot in acid compost.  This year it has four flower buds on every terminal, which is a record for this plant, but unfortunately it is drooping it's leaves (not through lack of water I assure you) the leaves are not floppy but quite firm and mid green.  It has never had dark leaves,  I think it is Mrs Lewinsky.  Pink with a maroon splash in the centre. Can you tell me if this is likely to be an attack of vine weevil and if so what to do about it? 

    Many thanks

  • I would like recommendation, on plants that would suit a wet/shady area.  

  • Hello, everyone! Thank you for creating such useful thread!

    before i bumped on it, I thought that the most mysterious plant was wild orchid, which i ordered at megaflowers for my mom!but now i fullfill my knowledge, thank you a lot image

  • DorsetUKDorsetUK Posts: 441

    I have had this herb for years.  It's moved with me numerous times and I have no idea what it is.  Very hardy, woody stems, soft grey-green feathery foliage, very aromatic.  Anyone who touches it asks 'what is

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    it?'  I have lots of herbs all instantly recognisable but not this one.  I did see one speciman once a few years ago on a herb stall at Dorchester market and wrote the name on a piece of paper!!!!  Guess what!image

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    Same as my bits of paper.image

    I think that's Artemesia abronatum, lad's love and many other names

    If not, its Artemesia something else, there are several shrubby ones



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • BiljeBilje Posts: 811

    It looks like a shrubby plant I used to have, common name Lads Love although I don't know why. The Latin name is Artemesia I believe. Hope this helps put you on track.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    I don't know why lads love either Bilje. There's nothing romantic or erotic about that smell.

     



    In the sticks near Peterborough
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