Allotment Vegetable Growing |
Saturday 21 November 2009 Allotment Diary |
Vegetable Seeds, Plants, Fruit and Nut Trees |
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Lingonberry Bushes
Fruit Trees, Nut Trees and Fruit BushesIf you are going to plant a tree or bush, then it is going to be there for some years. So it's well worth spending some time looking at the different varieties and going for something that will be productive and providing you with a good crop in years to come. Time spent to prepare the ground properly will repay you many times over. LingonberryA close relative of the Cranberry, but is much more productive and reliable in our climate. Plants boast glossy evergreen foliage and attractive blush-pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Its tart, juicy red berries mature in late July and late September. Packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants, they can be used in sauces, preserves, pie fillings and drinks. Price: £11.95 More Information from Dobies LingonberryAn attractive dwarf, spreading bush, ideal for growing in a large pot of ericaceous compost. It has glossy evergreen foliage and attractive blush-pink flowers in summer, and its tart, juicy, berries normally mature in two flushes in late July and late Sep Price: £11.95 More Information from Suttons Seeds Lingonberry : IdaDwarf 15-20cm (6-8 inch) evergreen plants that resemble box hedging, and can be clipped accordingly. The ideal patio container for the forgetful gardener as they are very drought, pest and disease resistant. Price: £10.99 More Information from Thompson & Morgan
Please note that all prices and descriptions on this site are believed correct but should be confirmed on the relevant site prior to order. Please let me know if you find an error via the contact page Copyright Information: The Images, seed Descriptions and Titles on this page are used with permission of the copyright holders - Dobies Seeds, Suttons Seeds, Alan Titchmarsh Seeds, Thompson & Morgan
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