Blog Archives for Primrose Page 64

  1. Jorge, Plants, Trees

    A History of Cherry Tree Blossom

     Cherry trees are an important, multifaceted part of Japanese culture with its blossom (sakura) featuring on everything from political and military insignia to popular designs and coinage. Despite this, cherry […]
    Posted On: 16/08/17
  2. Flowers, Gardening, Grow Your Own, How To, Insects, Liam, Pest Advice, Planting, Plants

    Why Has Your Apple Tree Produced a Poor Crop?

     Gardening woes - what to do if your apple tree is under-performing.
    Posted On: 14/08/17
  3. Zoe

    Care Home Competition – Winner announced!

     As many of you are already aware, Primrose has been running a national care home competition in which the lucky winner would receive £1000 towards their communal garden.  We have […]
    Posted On: 10/08/17
  4. Current Issues, Jorge, Plants

    What is Mutation Breeding?

     Unlike genetically modified crops, mutation breeding goes largely under the radar, but has been ongoing since at least 1942 when scientists Freisleben and Lenn induced mildew resistance in barley through […]
    Posted On: 09/08/17
  5. Gardening, Gardening Year, How To, Liam, Plants, Trees

    How To Prune a Fruit Tree

     Many of us are unaware of what a good, well-shaped fruit tree is supposed to look like. We all know that it is supposed to bear fruit but sometimes we […]
    Posted On: 07/08/17
  6. Composting, Flowers, Garden Design, Gardening, Grow Your Own, Liam, Pest Advice, Planting, Wildlife

    Companion Planting – The Organic Solution to Healthy Fruit Trees

     Try this traditional farming method to help protect your fruit trees and more without the use of pesticides or fertilisers.
    Posted On: 31/07/17