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We have 866 photos of alpines

These photos are from real gardens by real gardeners! Just click on one to start exploring in slideshow format, or you can browse 16 at a time.

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    Bulbaholic
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Gardeners' thoughts

Behind the scene - Kew Gardens alpine nursery

Have you ever wondered how the Botanic Gardens put on such a good display of alpines in the spring? When I saw this poster,...

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AndrewR

20 Mar, 2016
Andrewr

The Cyclamen Society Show at Wisley 16/10/10

The show was not open to the public until 11:00 but the plant sales opened at 09:00, so that meant an early start. On the...

12 comments

anothergalanthophile

22 Oct, 2010
Anothergalanthophile

Alpines - Then and Now

Last autumn, I built a new bed for my alpines. I thought you might like to see how this is coming on now. This is the area...

11 comments

AndrewR

24 May, 2010
Andrewr

Edinburgh Show

After being bullied by Scotgran and hauled out of the sick-bed (took THE bug but I am over it now) I had better put up a...

18 comments

bulbaholic

13 Apr, 2010
Bulbaholic

Primulas or Primroses what does it matter!

Well it does if you show them which i did for many a year, and have raised new seedlings even longer,About five years ago...

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bjs

30 Mar, 2010
Bjs

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Questions & advice on alpines

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when can I plant alpine in the rockery?

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guest

12 Mar, 2010
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ERODIUM PLANT WITH BEAK LIKE FRUIT

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guest

22 Feb, 2010
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