David A. Hardy
David A. Hardy, FBIS, FIAAA was the first artist on in 1957, and has illustrated a large number of Patrick Moore's books, as well as appearing on the programme in person. He is a former President of the International Association of Astronomical ... [... more]
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Scots pine
The Caledonian Pine Forest, in the Highlands of Scotland, is the only true native pine forest in Britain and the Scots pine is the dominant tree. It is a hardy tree and is also found across northern Europe and Asia. [... more]
British Trees |
Brassica oleracea Botrytis Group 'Purple Cape'
Find out how to grow Brassica oleracea Botrytis Group 'Purple Cape' Cultivar: 'Purple Cape' 'Purple Cape' is a hardy cauliflower which can stand the winter outdoors without any protection. It produces good-sized purple heads which are ready for ... [... more]
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Aucuba japonica
Flourishing in adversity, this is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is one of the best for shady positions, even in smoky town gardens. Its glossy green leaves, splashed with gold are guaranteed to brighten the dullest corner and look good all year ... [... more]
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Aquilegia 'Crimson Star'
A hardy, short-lived, herbaceous perennial with glaucous foliage and colourful, bonnet-shaped flowers, in early summer. This is an old established cultivated variety with lovely carmine-red flowers with a corolla described as coral-white in ... [... more]
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Aruncus dioicus
A hardy perennial with handsome, fern-like foliage and astilbe-like plumes of creamy-white flowers in June. It makesa graceful woodland plant that enjoys damp shade and suits permanently moist soils, such as in a bog garden. The Royal ... [... more]
BBC |
Growing Cabbage
Cabbages are extremely hardy members of the brassica family, which thrive in cold damp winters and are capable of withstanding temperatures which would destroy many other crops The variety to the left is January King a hardy winter variety with ... [... more]
Garden Action |
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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a hardy perennial vegetable, best suited to cooler climates. It tolerates frost well. The succulent shoots emerge in early spring from the underground crown. Packed with vitamins and minerals, high in fibre, ... [... more]
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