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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM GOODERHAM HORTICULTURE LTD

Now is the time to think of log fires and presents round the tree.

But there is still time to think of gardening and plants.

Now is the time to look through the seed and plant catalogues for new and interesting plants and plan for new plantings next year.

From seed of course you can get new and interesting plants and also think of interesting crossings and plant breeding projects for the new season.

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Remember if you are thinking about plant breeding projects I can provide a full plant development service

If you have a new plant and want further advice, my contact details and further advice can be found on my website.

DECEMBER GARDENING

Most leaves are now down from trees good time to clear either compost or take to local recycle centre

Trimming of deciduous trees and shrubs can be carried out now but avoid doing during very frosty weather.

Continue trimming back perennials clearing weeds from beds

Root cuttings can be taken now and seed of alpines sown

Raise pots on the patio for winter to aid drainage bring in tender plants if not done so already

Clean leaves from lawn you may need to cut also as it will continue to grow if temps are above 5°c but do not cut as short as in summer months

Re-cut lawn edges look for wet areas and carry out aeration where needed

Do not though work on your lawn in frosty weather

Dig over the veg patch and work in some manure or soil improver

You can plant Rhubarb, Raspberries, Blackberries, other currents and strawberries now

Still time to plant garlic

Inside you can herbs and grow on the windowsill

Hardy salads can sown undercover.

If you have a pond net it to keep away herons, remove fallen leaves and debris from pond regular

Good time to remove any pumps and filters and clean ready for new season

Pressure wash paths and patios to prevent algae and mould building up

Clean and sharpen tools

Don’t keep too much fuel for your petrol tools over winter as it will not keep

Finally Happy Christmas

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Time of fogs and frost

This time of the year I like the colour of the leaves on the trees, working in the garden can be rewarding doing plant breeding, clearing leaves and pruning deciduous shrubs, trimming back perennials and collecting those final seeds.

In the garden there are still jobs to do, continue with leaf clearing, consider composting in your garden if you have the space.

A simple compost area can be created using wire netting and posts the cheaper ones are the ones used as tree stakes.

It’s time to sow Broad Beans and peas, look for Broad Bean Aquadulce Claudia ideal for winter sowing and Pea Meteor Dwarf ideal for winter or early sowing.

Both will need some protection from birds when germinating and also cover during periods of severe weather.

Bring in tender plants to protect from frost

Raise up pots on your patio to aid drainage in winter

You will still need to cut grass during mild weather, it will continue to grow in temperatures above 5°c but do not cut it too short and not during frosty weather too late now for herbicides though

Plant tulip bulbs for spring display

Plant colourful containers to brighten dull winter days, use a combination of Viola, Pansy, miniature cyclamen, Carex, Ivy and Cupressus

Some of my favourite Viola are the Viola Bonnie Lassies™  – from Scottish Viola Breeder  – Hugh Boyd

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VIOLA  Bonnie Lassies ™ ‘Isabella’
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Geranium Rozanne – RHS Plant of the Centenary

Here you will find all the information you need for one of the most versatile garden plants and other plants that associate well with Rozanne.

 In my own garden spring is well underway, with many perennials and grasses making active growth, not too late for a frost though.

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A favourite Primula to look out for now is, Primula veris Katy McSparron.

A plant I trialed at Bressingham a few years back, it has double flowers.

From UK Primula breeder Geoff Nicole

Now’s the time to prick out seedlings, finish pruning summer flowering shrubs and mowing the lawn.

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Look out for Must Have Perennials™, I regularly work for them and their breeders.

Must Have Perennial™ varieties are tested at the famous Bressingham Gardens, as well as other secure trial sites worldwide.

Must Have Perennials™ varieties come to us from people around the world, ranging from professional plant breeders and breeding companies to eagle-eyed amateur gardeners. Many varieties have been recognized by independent organizations for their outstanding qualities.

Also Geranium Rozanne® – this an excellent Geranium that flowers from June to first frost, Rozanne has a website geraniumrozanne.com also follow on twitter® and Facebook®.

Paul Gooderham carried out the trialing and first propagation of Rozanne®, he also worked on the plant breeders rights and patents worldwide.

As we move into winter some plants for winter interest include

Cornus sanguinea

Helleborus

Mahonia xmedia Winter Sun

Sarcocca hookeriana

 A good place to see plants for winter interest is at Bressingham Gardens Norfolk.

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Plant Breeding And Development

Well March has gone and thoughts turn to watching the seeds germinate of last year’s selections.

Look out for some new plants next month.

If you are a plant breeder then you might be interested in a BBC News article about the international illegal collection of seed as a breeder or collector you might be collecting yourself or buying in seed to use in your breeding and selection programmes, you need to be aware of this illegal trade and the Nagoya Protocol or you could find all your hard work is for nothing.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35699297

I can offer a full plant breeding and development service fully compliant with international regulations.

Our Trial Garden at Bressingham is coming into growth, contact me for rates and terms to include your plants.

In the garden it’s time to finish cleaning and tidying, grass cutting is now under way. Contact me for any garden services you need regularly working in the Watton area – Norfolk.

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Why people love to approach plant development services?

If you love plants and wish to get more knowledge about the ways to breed and develop your plants, then it is always a wise idea to choose the services offered by a professional plant breeder. If you wish to get bets tips on the development of new plants that you have then this plant specialist can guide you through it. With decades of expertise in dealing with a variety of plants, you can easily get advice for seasonal and non seasonal plants, the ways to tend them, their irrigation methods, breeding, grafting etc.

Why do you need plant development services?

As an individual who has immense interest in plants, you will agree that some plants grow well in a particular region while some might need special care to bloom well.

• This is because the condition of the soil, the right kind of nutrition, manure and the changes in the environment can affect the plant growth in a drastic way.

• Hence availing the plant development services would help many planters, farmers and gardeners get lots of useful information about plant care.

• This would help them get better yield every year and enable their crops and plants stay healthy throughout the year.

• Even if you have any concerns or doubts regarding plant growth, yield or disease, you can ask the development services for plants to find help at the right time.

• Be it anything related to new plant types or its development, plant patents queries or processes requirements, promoting the plants in your nursery or farms or protecting it.

• All these activities can be taken care by plant development Suffolk to make sure that you feel proud about the plants you own and the response you receive from the rest plant lovers across the world.

• Even if you are planning to grow a few plant varieties that are very rare and needs expert attention round the lock, these experts would offer you timely advice about how to take care of them effectively.

• Even if you have developed a brand new type of plant and wish to apply for patent or sell it to others then plant promotion services would help you by taking care of it effectively.

These services fully realize the potential value such rare plants hold and take every measure to prevent it from becoming extinct.

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