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Snakeplant

Snake or perhaps it should be Witch plant

More a house than a glasshouse plant the Snake plant, Sanseviera trifasciata, is actually a very useful specimen in either place. Many plants are described as bomb-proof, the Snake plant is as close as you can get. Drought and shade seem to leave it untouched, cold is no problem though a real freeze will be. […]

Eden's paper

Gardeners Christmas Wish List

Think outside the gift box when it comes to Christmas presents, says Jean Vernon. Itā€™s that time of year when you canā€™t sit and watch the telly without adverts for extravagant gifts, ridiculously expensive toys, gadgets and perfume; all in the name of a religious festival. Somehow that just doesnā€™t compute for me. Even more […]