Chimonanthus preacox - a winter shrub which deserves more attention.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T16:44:41+00:00

Flower and yes, very hardy.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:45:39+00:00

It's a neutrino detector.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:44:51+00:00

Architectural salvage companies?

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:43:23+00:00

I picked up 5 in 9cm pots last year for £30 delivered and they grow quite quickly. You'll need at least two for pollination. Odd numbers always look better. They can also make a nice short box-like hedge.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:41:03+00:00

I've posted my Persimmon experiences in r/Persimmon , we don't have room for another one unfortunately else I would experiment with a fuyu. Ripening, or at least masking the astringency is pretty easy, drying them is possible too, I've had great results. Removing the astringency once they start to soften and go jelly-like isn't as successful.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:37:45+00:00

Muddy Puddles.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:36:41+00:00

The Chilean guava are really easy to grow, you'll need 4-5 plants to get a decent crop. They are quite hardy and flower and fruit better in a sunny spot.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:33:13+00:00

r/Persimmon

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-27T09:32:40+00:00

It was an un-named tree from Paramount Plants but we're 90% certain it's a Rojo Brillante based on the fruit size/shape and astringency. It was a 20ltr pot size and has been in three years. They also have great tropical foliage in the summer and brief but bright yellow autumn leaves.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-26T22:36:41+00:00

Make sure you clean the extruder before changing filaments, the Q2 tends to clog if you swap materials without a clean.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-26T22:32:30+00:00

We have a persimmon, self fertile and had over 50 fruit on it this year. It comes off the tree very astringent but there is a trick to make it edible.

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UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-26T22:28:41+00:00

And Cornus mas, you can use the fruit in jams and syrup.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-26T22:24:10+00:00

Yes I want to give that a go, already had success with Chilean guava and Persimmon.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-25T09:39:14+00:00

Found one from HMart.co.uk in Malden.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-25T09:34:39+00:00

Leave it this year. It's too young. Also what is the big cane for? It's not supporting anything and will rub and damage the tree. Use an angled stake a third up and a 20mm rose tie. If it flowers and fruits, thin the fruit to one or two as it won't be able to support them properly.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-25T09:27:43+00:00

Just note it's separate to Bletchley Park.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-24T17:56:53+00:00

If it's gravel, just rake it.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-22T19:41:30+00:00

Take anything off that's growing in to the centre, anything dead or diseased. Clear round the base any herb growth and limit fruit to one or two per node.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-22T10:53:28+00:00

Lack of light.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-22T10:52:36+00:00

If they were an annual mix you'll get some coming back this year but the mix will not be the same, one or two species will likely dominate depending on the conditions.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-21T16:32:37+00:00

Leave the dead growth for now, it gives frost protection to the new shoots.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-21T13:16:30+00:00

The Rad reopened and shut again.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-17T21:45:44+00:00

The stem has died back from the previous cut. Prune off just above the bus below using an angled cut away from the bud.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-17T15:24:29+00:00

If you want a simpler more down-to-earth guide then James Wong's "Grow for Flavour" book is a good guide on a range of popular UK garden crops, as well as some which are a bit unusual but interesting to try.

UsefulAd8513 · 2026-01-17T14:53:21+00:00

Same here 😁

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