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  • Online study resources

    Forum post by Faraway on 07 Nov 2009

    If you are looking to get back into studying have a look at http://www.howto.co.uk/learning/uk-education-adult/ The above site has an awful lot of excellent free books/information which can be used as study material for RHS exams, particularly the Advanced and Diploma modules regarding business. There are also some gardening books. Also have a look at http://www.yoursmallbusiness.co.uk/ for study or actual business advice and information once you have passed the exams and want to run your own business Read more..

  • Examiners reports June 2009 exam

    Forum post by Faraway on 22 Oct 2009

    I see the Level 2 examiners reports from the last exams are now available under courses. The Advanced and Diploma are usually not far behind. These reports are very helpful in trying to work out what the examiners require (which is not the same as being able to determine what they want from the questions ) Read more..

  • Re: back to study

    Forum post by Faraway on 22 Oct 2009

    The best website is this one. Look under the gardening tab at the top of the page and search under plant finder and plant selector - more info than you will ever need! Read more..

  • Re: water feature plants advice please

    Forum post by Faraway on 04 Oct 2009

    There does not appear to be much on the RHS site but the following may possibly be of some use to you - http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/htbg2/flat/module4/ http://www.pondexpert.co.uk/plants-for-small-garden--pond.html http://www.bromfieldaquatics.co.uk/ Read more..

  • Re: Restoring bulb size after flowering

    Forum post by Faraway on 19 Sep 2009

    Although this does not actually mention size of bulbs, I thought it may be of interest (and raise a smile regarding the use of language). This is taken from a book called The South African Garden Manual, published in 1945 . Referring to Amaryllis in pots, it states - "When the plants have finished flowering they should not be neglected. The secret of successful culture is to keep them growing on and producing leaves until they have completed their growth. Give a little fertiliser or take out Read more..

  • Re: Restoring bulb size after flowering

    Forum post by Faraway on 19 Sep 2009

    I enjoy the dignified sounding language, so join you in the old-fashioned stakes! Read more..

  • Re: Which plants do well in gravel?

    Forum post by Faraway on 17 Sep 2009

    Hi. There are quite a lot of suitable plants listed here on the RHS website. Have a look at http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0803/gravel_garden.asp Read more..

  • Re: Which course should I do?

    Forum post by Faraway on 06 Sep 2009

    Just as a thought - have you had a look at the National Trust Careership option? http://www.ntjobs.org.uk/careership Read more..

  • Re: Jacaranda seeds available

    Forum post by Faraway on 03 Sep 2009

    Completely off topic but if you like that you may also like to google "namaqualand flowers" - awesome Read more..

  • Re: Jacaranda seeds available

    Forum post by Faraway on 02 Sep 2009

    Thanks Miranda. Street after street looks like that - it can be quite magical. Read more..