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By Alan Down

In Bamboos, Exotic plants, Gardens Visited, Indoor Plants, Nature, Travel

Posted August 13, 2016

Great Brazilian Plants

Brazilian plants are some of the most exciting on the planet! Currently all eyes on that fantastic city Rio de Janeiro and the Olympic Games being held there in 2016. I thought that I’d share [...]

About Alan

Flora and fauna have always fascinated me but it was a lifelong career in horticulture that filled most days.

Having grown up on a farm where boyhood days were filled with discoveries of the natural world I soon found that my passion for plants – wildflowers at that time – would direct my career…

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Alan E Down · 7 hours ago
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Back from #chelseaflowershow2022 and into the #garden !
1st picking of broad bean Luz de Otono and there loads. @KingsSeeds_UK https://t.co/TNCG6V0eVL

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Alan E Down · 12 hours ago
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Slugs and snails hate garlic! Here’s a simple recipe to make your own fortnightly #organic #peaticidefree spray. Credit Hogarth Hostas #chelseaflowershow2022
@The_RHS @GdnMediaGuild @jackwallington https://t.co/SQzUcsvpUL

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Alan E Down · 12 hours ago
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Well done Neil and Niamh!
Great result for your very first #ChelseaFlowerShow ! https://t.co/oh7MJglfqY

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kitchenGarden@SowMeGrowMe
The Judges awarded us with Silver Gilt Medal at Chelsea Flower show @The_RHS https://t.co/286lqFQhvr https://t.co/9Syr2hXr0X

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