RHS Journals
The Garden
June 2008
Volume 133; Part 6
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The rich colours of Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Hatsu-garashu’ epitomise well the appeal of tree peonies. Image: Marianne Majerus
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| News |
361 |
| Letters |
367 |
Garden talk
Ursula Buchan on retaining a veteran tree, Joy Larkcom on ageing gracefully as a gardener, and Andrew Lawson calls for more peace in the garden |
370 |
Packed full of eastern promise
Among the most sumptuous of flowers, tree peonies add a touch of glamour to any garden
MARTIN PAGE |
372 |
At the root of Asian flavours
Oriental dishes owe much to three spices: ginger, galangal and turmeric
ANNA DOURADO |
378 |
On Nell’s allotment
Rather than cultivating veg, this plot focuses on flowers and sculpture
LIA LEENDERTZ |
380 |
Plants and people
The introductions of 18th-century nurseryman James Gordon of London
ROY LANCASTER |
384 |
Ponds in pots
Aquatic plants for small spaces
JON ARDLE |
386 |
Culinary counterparts
Growing and using ten of the most popular culinary herbs
MARY BERRY AND JEKKA MCVICAR |
390 |
Growing passion
New goals the RHS has set itself for the next few years
INGA GRIMSEY |
394 |
An elegant sufficiency
A compact but varied garden in Suffolk
STEPHEN ANDERTON |
396 |
Garden practice: What to look out for when buying plants
Advice to help you assess plants at the nursery or garden centre
ANDI CLEVELY |
400 |
Summertime inspirations
Colourful delphinium cultivars from the ongoing RHS trial
DAVID BASSETT |
402 |
Franklinia alatamaha
The story of a small tree that gardeners saved from extinction
ANDREA WULF |
406 |
Viewpoint
Has naturalistic planting had its day?
HELEN DILLON |
408 |
Gardens as ecosystems
Part six: people – managers of the garden ecosystem
KEN THOMPSON |
410 |
RHS Advice
Expert advice on jobs and information for the month |
414 |
Gardens to visit
A selection of gardens around Britain to see this month (download as a pdf 136KB)
Every other issue also comes with a pull-out booklet Diary of Events |
420 |
| Book reviews |
427 |
Parting shot
Talipot palm – the world’s biggest flower spike |
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