Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2009 | Page 83

GARDENING life Petunia Mixed Group young plants and seedlings to grow on. By the beginning of April this will include young plants of fuchsias, trailing ivy geraniums, and a large range of hanging basket plants. Surfinias – “trailing” petunias – are still a favourite, and come in a great range of colours. These will be arriving from our Island nursery “Greentiles” at the end of March/ April. Our full range of summer bedding plants ready for the garden and tubs will be at the garden centre by the end of April, or beginning of May. Don’t miss out on our new dianthus and scented Devon pinks. These, as well as osteospermum, known as African daisies, marguerites and geraniums, are wonderful plants for summer colour. Our plant staff are happy to give help and advice: please call into the Garden Centre. We will Petunia Limelight Group Bacopa Abunda White be conducting tours of our nurseries on the Island during April, as well as talks on pruning, summer bedding, and growing your own vegetables. For more information visit the Garden Centre. Fuchsia Sir Matt Busby Petunia Hanging Basket The Island's most loved magazine 83