my grans garden Pictures by Valandra

my grans garden

bless her for trying :o), you just gotta love her lol

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By Valandra

Uploaded on 6 Sep, 2008

Comments on this photo

Janey

6 Sep, 2008

I love these firs, I have some in my garden and they're quite hardy and such a lovely bright green in the depth of Winter.

Bluespruce

7 Sep, 2008

Not firs Janey, conifers if you like, and this one is a Cupressus :o)

Janey

7 Sep, 2008

Right o Blue spruce, why not firs? Isn't it short for conifers? Yes, these are Goldcrest aren't they?

Bluespruce

8 Sep, 2008

Hi Janey, no, firs is not short for conifers, firs are a common collective name for the species Abies, which are of course conifers. the photo is likely to be 'Wima' which is recent years has surpassed 'Goldcrest' for use in containers because of its narrow habit.

Janey

8 Sep, 2008

Thanks Bluespruce, I stand corrected. The ones I have are Goldcrest which I bought whilst shopping in Morrisons last year, amazing what you can buy in your local supermarket!