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Lilacs
We have a number of Lilacs in the gardens, some of which have grown into mighty specimens. They are at their best in May. Not only to do they provide…
May 30, 2023
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William Stanger
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Plant Heritage
With a long history of horticulture and gardens in Britain and the world in general, there are now thousands of historic plant varieties. Some of these…
May 22, 2023
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William Stanger
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January 2023
Hard Wood Cuttings
I wrote previously about taking root cuttings. On this occasion I will focus on another winter propagation method, hardwood cuttings. This is possibly…
Jan 19, 2023
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William Stanger
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December 2022
Plant Selection
To some degree everyone, who buys a new plant for their garden will have a criterion. It may be as simple as just liking the colour or highly fragrant…
Dec 6, 2022
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William Stanger
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October 2022
Whatton House Garden: Divide and conquer
Traditionally Autumn and Spring have been considered the best times of year to undertake new planting, including the transplanting of existing material…
Oct 20, 2022
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William Stanger
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September 2022
Autumn Planting 2022
After an extremely dry and hot growing season, we are having to rethink our planting schemes. It is predicted that our summers will be typically on the…
Sep 17, 2022
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William Stanger
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July 2022
Whatton House Garden: Effective Watering
It is proving to be a misconception that England is a wet country. Over recent years the growing season has becoming increasingly challenging due to a…
Jul 18, 2022
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William Stanger
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May 2022
Whatton House Garden: The Chelsea Chop and Hampton Hack
Pruning is normally associated with woody plants such as renovating shrubs or removing the lower branches from a tree. But there are also some pruning…
May 29, 2022
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William Stanger
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Whatton House Garden: The Chelsea Chop and Hampton Hack
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April 2022
Whatton House: Plants for dry shade
Dry shade is regarded by many as the most challenging part of a garden. Plants need both light and water which are in short supply in this part of the…
Apr 25, 2022
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William Stanger
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March 2022
Whatton House Garden: Annuals for Summer Colour
At the moment horticultural fashion is focused on herbaceous perennials and the naturalistic planting movement. Some 'plants people' are calling for…
Mar 20, 2022
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William Stanger
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February 2022
Soil science in the rose garden
The rose garden is proving to be problematic. The roses themselves are showing signs of replant disease. This refers to the problem of re-establishing…
Feb 28, 2022
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William Stanger
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Setting the Scene
Whatton House is a country garden at England’s centre in Leicestershire. Within its 15 acres are fine lawns, flower borders and more curious features…
Feb 20, 2022
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William Stanger
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