Letters to Wendy
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Vanessa’s rhubarb leaves are enormous
Giant rhubarb
I THINK all this rain we have been having in the South in the last week has done wonders for my rhubarb. Vanessa Eden, Southampton
Gloria will be taking a closer look at different bumble bee species
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Bee grateful
I
DIDN’T know much about bumble bees until I read Val Bourne’s feature (AG, 15 May). Now I will give them the respect they deserve for all the hard work they do pollinating our plants throughout the year, sustained by regular sips of nectar as they go on their travels. I shall look out for the beautiful colours of each species and glory in their
ABIG orgood ‘do-er’ small, our gardens have been
our haven and a place we have felt so safe during the last year or so, even more. I have never known this Camellia ‘Anticipation’ to keep giving and giving for so long, it started flowering before Christmas and mid May still blooms galore and looking stunning giving so much pleasure. Sylvia Monk, Hayling Island, Hants Wendy says Snap! My Camellia ‘Donation’ has been the same – I’ve never known it to bloom so prolifically and it’s still in flower on 1 June
different markings. Without these little creatures of beauty, our gardens wouldn’t flourish. Mrs Gloria Wilding, Prescot, Merseyside Wendy says Don’t miss Val’s fascinating article about bees in next week’s AG, where she discusses the different ways bees store and transport pollen
Long-flowering Camellia ‘Anticipation’ has provided so much pleasure
The tree peony thrives in its container
Petite peony
I THOUGHT readers might like to see this photo of my beautiful tree peony. It’s been in the same pot for the last five years. As my garden is small, it has had to stay in this same pot, so each year, I take off the top 4in of compost and replace with fresh. During the summer I feed fortnightly with a seaweed feed and it has rewarded me with nine blooms, 8in in diameter. The empty pot in front is waiting for coleus plants I’ve grown from seed in the conservatory. I’ve already given some away and once hardened off they will make a colourful display, ready to take over once the peony blooms have faded. Mrs Joy Robinson Gravesend, Kent 19 JUNE 2021 AMATEUR GARDENING 61
