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Miscellaneous / Re: Unsung Heroes, Journal 18 Autumn 1999
« Last post by Hilary on December 01, 2023, 06:46:42 AM »
Journal 18 Autumn 1999
UNSUNG HEROES
PLANT NAMES AND LABELS
By Annemarie Kasteel

An article about the lack of labels and names of the plants in nurseries or vendors and the difficulties encountered when trying to obtain the same plant again.
I have a several photos of labels, taken at our local nursery, which lack information

ΜΗΛΙΑ = Malus domestica
ΜΗΛΙΑ ΓΚΡΑΝ ΣΜΙΘ = Malus domestica, Granny Smith
Βυσσινιά = Prunus cerasus, Sour Cherry
ΑΛΙΟΤΖΗΝ = Alyogne huegelii
Rebutia ?
Sulcorebutia ?

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Miscellaneous / Re: Unsung Heroes, Journal 18 Autumn 1999
« Last post by Hilary on November 30, 2023, 07:08:39 AM »
Journal 18 Autumn 1999
UNSUNG HEROES
MESEMBRYANTHEMACEAE FOR MEDITERRANEAN GARDENS
By Yves Delange

This article is all about plants which are found in South Africa and which are suitable for Mediterranean Gardens,

It seems I have  only seen one of the plants he mentions, Carpobrotus edulis.
Photos of a yellow Hottentot fig, mauve ones and a postage stamp from Guernsey.
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Miscellaneous / Re: Unsung Heroes, Journal 18 Autumn 1999
« Last post by Hilary on November 29, 2023, 09:20:26 AM »
Journal 18 Autumn 1999
UNSUNG HEROES
ERIOGONUM
By Philip McMillan Browse.

‘The Buckwheats are principally natives of South Western United States and Northern Mexico’

Several of these plants which are suitable for Mediterranean gardens are mentioned in this article.

The Drawing illustrating the article is by Derek Toms
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Miscellaneous / Unsung Heroes, Journal 18 Autumn 1999
« Last post by Hilary on November 28, 2023, 08:48:09 AM »
Journal 18 Autumn 1999
UNSUNG HEROES
ALIEN INVADERS   by George Seddon
Written for the viewpoint of an Australian, the invaders are plants imported from other lands either for food production or ornamental gardens.
Apparently, the Arum Lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica, is one of the worst garden escapes.
On the other hand, ‘these problems are assuredly not restricted to Australia ‘
Eucalyptus globulus is mentioned as being an Australian tree imported to several of the lands bordering the Mediterranean.

A couple of photos of Arum Lilies and a photo of one of the huge Eucalyptus trees in Corinth.

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Miscellaneous / Re: Unsung Heroes, Journal 17 Summer 1999
« Last post by Hilary on November 27, 2023, 07:58:18 AM »
Journal 17 Summer 1999
UNSUNG HEROES
I have realized that there is a whole group of people who give their time voluntarily and contribute to the success of
THE MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN, the Journal of the
THE MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN SOCIETY, and their names haven’t turned up in this thread as they haven’t actually written an article or supplied a drawing.
These are translators, proof readers and even those who supply the photos on which the drawings are based.
I hope to correct this in further UNSUNG HEROES.
For the time being I will mention / thank Ana Heidtmann and Graziella Seferiades for translations.
And Anthony Green for help with proof reading.
Photos of three very different bouquets to thank them.
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Places to visit / Re: Madrid
« Last post by Hilary on November 26, 2023, 07:19:19 AM »
REAL JARDIN BOTANICO
MADRID, APRIL 2023
Rhododendron in the garden

‘Rhododendron ‘Amoenum’


Looking up Amoenum I find it means pleasant, delightful
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Places to visit / Re: Madrid
« Last post by Hilary on November 25, 2023, 07:51:26 AM »
REAL JARDIN BOTANICO
MADRID, APRIL 2023
THE GREENHOUSE

Heliconia
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Places to visit / Re: Madrid
« Last post by Hilary on November 24, 2023, 07:27:02 AM »
REAL JARDIN BOTANICO
MADRID, APRIL 2023
Spring time in the garden

Narcissus
An anonymous Daffodil
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Places to visit / Re: Madrid
« Last post by Hilary on November 23, 2023, 06:58:45 AM »
REAL JARDIN BOTANICO
MADRID
THE ROCK GARDEN

A photo of Hebe sp. supplied by my FB Friend Marta Arroyo
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Places to visit / Re: Madrid
« Last post by Hilary on November 22, 2023, 08:39:53 AM »
REAL JARDIN BOTANICO
MADRID, APRIL 2023
THE ROCK GARDEN

Small white flowers in the rock garden
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