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The genus Ilex is large and has about 400 species with in it, aquifolium is just one, and within this one species are many different varieties and cultivars. They are to be found as native throughout Western and Southern Europe, including the British Isles, as well as North Africa and Western Asia. These plants have been cultivated since Ancient times and are important in many religions, including the Druid and Pagan religions. SEE MORE>>>
With snow and freezing temperatures arriving across the UK this week, the RSPB is appealing for people to spare a thought for the birds who need our help to survive the cold snap.
Finding food and ensuring they eat enough of it to build - and maintain - adequate fat supplies to store on the body and ‘burn’ for energy is the greatest test for wild birds in winter.
Gardening diary

Gardening tips for the ornamental garden, the lawn, fruit & veg, hard landscaping and houseplants

Cut back any remaining perennials and grasses that haven’t yet been tidied up. Remove old leaves from Hellebores, it helps show off the flowers.
You can lift and divide any large You can take root cuttings now, plants such as Acanthus, Romneya, Papaver are good subjects for this.
You would normally start your early sowings of Lobelia, Salvia, Begonia and Pelargonium now.
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Plant of the month
Ilex aquifolium
European Holly
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