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The Beauty and Meaning of Latin Plant Names

On November 11, 2019 By Stefan Drew
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Understanding The Meaning of Latin Plant Names Can Open Up a Whole World of Hidden Meaning and Beauty in the Garden Important sounding, hard to pronounce and mysterious they might be, but there’s much more to Latin plant names than first meets the ear.… More

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Christine Joynson
Christine Joynson
November 13, 2023.
Great site, even for those of us in France. As well as Stefan's extensive knowledge, information and experiences shared between members is invaluable .
Gail Howden
Gail Howden
November 12, 2023.
Love this site. Such a wealth of information
Jess Durham
Jess Durham
November 11, 2023.
I love this site, full of top tips for growing your own and lots to appeal to those of us trying to do it on a budget. No negativity, no-one criticises what some would think is an easy question, just loads of help and encouragement delivered with a smile. Thank you Stephan.
Paul Hawes
Paul Hawes
November 11, 2023.
Stephan is a great source of knowledge and advice for gardener's of all levels.
anne humble
anne humble
November 11, 2023.
Daily gardening advice in "bite size portions" , easy to understand and put into practice. Stefan is quick to respond to queries.
Bernadette Fulker
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November 10, 2023.
I always find the no nonsense advice so very useful. I’ve learned a lot from this website. It’s definitely my 1st go to site.
Richard Spencer
Richard Spencer
November 10, 2023.
As we go on our journey of growing things there are times when we take a gigantic leap forward. Finding this group and experiencing Stefan`s common sense help was one of them. Thank you Stefan and all your team.
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November 10, 2023.
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November 10, 2023.
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June 29, 2023.
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  • About
    • Month By Month
      • What To Sow in January In UK Gardens & Greenhouses
      • What To Sow In February In The UK
      • What To Sow In March
      • What to Sow in April: Veg For UK Gardens
      • What to Sow in May
      • What Vegetable Seeds Can I Sow In June In The UK?
      • Seeds to Sow in July in the UK
      • What to Sow in August: My 25 Favourites
      • What to Sow in September: Peas Might Surprise You
      • What to Sow In October: U.K. Fruit & Veg Gardens
      • What to Sow in November: In UK Gardens, Greenhouses, Tunnels, Balconies & Windowsills
      • What to Sow In December: In the Vegetable Garden
  • What To Grow?
    • Vegetables
      • What To Grow In Winter: Sprouted Seeds, Microgreens & Baby Plants
      • How To Grow Winter Salads and Leaves in Greenhouses, Tunnels and under Cloches in The UK
      • How to String and Train Tomatoes
      • 40 Unusual Vegetables To Grow In A UK Garden
    • Fruit
  • Science
    • The Beauty and Meaning of Latin Plant Names
    • Mendel’s Three Laws of Genetics & How to Grow and Save Seeds
    • What Is A Seed?
  • Techniques
    • Subpod: Pros and Cons Of Using Subpods
    • Square Foot Gardening In The UK: The Pros And Cons
  • Resources
    • Books
    • How to Grow Vegetables & Fruit In The UK
      • How to Grow Lettuce: Handy Hints & Tips
      • How to Grow Leeks
      • How To Grow Tomatoes in The UK
      • How To Grow Korean Celery
      • How To Grow Lentils In The UK
      • How To Grow Chickpeas In The UK
      • How To Grow Physalis Peruviana aka Cape Gooseberry 
      • How To Grow Red Amaranth aka Callaloo
      • How To Grow Bittercress, A Tasty Edible Weed!
      • How To Grow Celery In The UK
      • How To Grow Hamburg Parsley
    • Gardening Videos
    • Growing Crops in Polytunnels: The Pros, Cons & Other Considerations
    • Gardening Terminology: Strange Gardening & Botanical Words That Are Important For Gardeners
    • Gardening Myths Examined, Explained & Disabused
    • Peat-Free Composts: The Truth About Buying & Using Garden Composts
    • Common Gardening Mistakes Beginners Make
    • Low Cost Gardening Techniques That Keep Garden Costs Down
    • How To Recognise Common Garden Weeds: Garden Weed Identification Guide
    • Saving Water in The Garden: Harvesting, Storing & Moving Rain Water Using Sustainable Recycled Materials
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