Amateur Gardening

What a bargain!

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primulas, also susceptibl­e to this pest, so I must be extra-vigilant. Nematodes can be used in October to kill the grubs.

MY local Morrisons supermarke­t put out large boxes of dahlia tubers, callas, lilies, spider lily nerines and gladiolus, all at

50p per pack. All were dry and I suspect spring past stock, while next to them were the autumn bulbs. So should I chance it? I bought two packs of callas, searching for the largest corms with shoots. I will gently spray them and keep them warmish, and see if my

£1 was a well-spent bargain.

Martin Marrity, Carlisle

 ??  ?? Joan loves heucheras for their hardiness and choice of colours
Joan loves heucheras for their hardiness and choice of colours
 ??  ?? Martin is coaxing his callas into life
Martin is coaxing his callas into life

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