So I thought I'd put down here some information about the RHS theory exams that might be useful. There are two exam sessions per year; one in June and one in February. To achieve the Certificate in Plant Growth, Propagation and Development (which I describe as the 1st certificate), you will need to pass 4… Continue reading RHS exam info
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Chelsea Physic Garden
Ricinus communis I visited Chelsea Physic Garden yesterday with a friend. I've been meaning to go for years, but because they don't open on a Saturday, I've not been able till now. I've always been interested in the medicinal/health giving properties of plants - I just find the history and the breadth of cures amazing.… Continue reading Chelsea Physic Garden
Leonardslee gardens
Visited Leonardslee Gardens today - it was pretty steep! The lakes are at the bottom of a valley with lots of rhodedendrons and camellias growing up the hillsides. Lots of hydrangeas too - odd how they're making a come-back because they used to be something elderly folk had in their gardens. I'm thinking about getting… Continue reading Leonardslee gardens
I’m kind of in shock…
I had no idea that wasps ate cabbage white caterpillars. I thought nothing ate them because of the hi-vis poison outfit they have on, but I was wrong. I saw a few wasps buzzing around the garden yesterday morning but didn't think much of it. I haven't seen many this year, but then I noticed… Continue reading I’m kind of in shock…
…caterpillars hatching
You can actually see the caterpillars emerging Safety in numbers!
Look who came to visit!
I don't think I've ever seen one of these in my garden before - cricket? Or grasshopper? It was really relaxed though, not bothered by me being near or taking photos. It was a lovely bright green and was standing on a sweetcorn leaf, just basking in the sun.
Look what I found this morning!
Cabbage white butterfly eggsClose-up I decided to grow some nasturtiums from seed in spring as a sacrificial plant - I was hoping to distract the slugs. No such luck! They have completely ignored the nasturtiums and gone for my courgettes, eating the centre of one of them so that it cannot form any fruit. Bastards.… Continue reading Look what I found this morning!
Just spent time today trying to draw a few diagrams using Krita for the 1st time - the arrangement of vascular bundles in mono and dicots. It's safe to say I'm not an artist!
Books/websites I used to compile my notes
Books/sites consulted to compile notes.
My First Blog Post
This is the first post on my new blog. I'm new to all of this so thanks for your patience. I’m going to gradually put up my notes from the RHS level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development, together with the tips I learnt from the past papers. I found… Continue reading My First Blog Post
Gardening studies 