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Preparations for overwintering Begonias

Preparations for overwintering Begonias Just yesterday I had to make some preparations, for the frosty night we were expecting,...

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balcony

29 Nov, 2016
Balcony

Fife Flower Show 2012 - Part 4 - Begonias

I like begonias and grow over 150 B.sempervirens in pots every year. They are a good choice for pots because they are maintenance...

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scotsgran

23 Sep, 2012
Scotsgran

Trailing Begonias,

First time at growing trailing Begonias, Extremely pleased how these Apricot shades have turned out.

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old_twig

24 Aug, 2011
Old_twig

Numpty..!!!!!!!

Can any one rescue a numpty please... Bought these bulbs back in jan but didn't take a note of what they are or what is the...

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mushybanna

11 Mar, 2010
Mushybanna

Out of their pots

I just thought i would write a blog as my Begonias are now well on their way to having gone down, some have lost their stems,...

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marksbegonias

22 Dec, 2009
Marksbegonias

Double Tuberous Begonias, what's happening next

Before end of season, treat with provado Vine Weevil Killer (or similar). Bring in the Begonias before frost gets them. If...

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marksbegonias

31 Aug, 2008
Marksbegonias

Correcting names!

B. Black Knight (Not Midnight Magic) I have ordered a new foilage Begonia from stbegonias.com B.Blushing Silver. To my...

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marksbegonias

16 Jun, 2008
Marksbegonias