Joseph Atkin's latest Aberglasney column
Aberglasney’s Head Gardener Joseph Atkin continues his weekly column in the South Wales Evening Post -
The past few mornings have had that ominous coolness that reminds you autumn is not too far away.
With the change in season, it is a good time to think about what to grow indoors or in a conservatory.
At Aberglasney, we have recently revamped the Ninfarium (high walled atrium), which is very important during the winter as it provides shelter and interest for the hardier visitor.
The Ninfarium is kept relatively cool, never gets direct light and is heated to a minimum of 6OC, so it is very similar to conservatories, garage windows or utility rooms.
This environment can prove to be a very tricky place to grow plants as it is not tropical, but more mild temperate and very shady, especially in the winter.
The plants that grow there really have to earn their keep, as space is at a premium and they need to I provide a really good show or a long season of interest.
The ground cover, ...
