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Please could someone identify what this plant is? It has a a speckled brown stem and then light bright green leaves (abit like on a celery) it is growing quite fast and now stands at approx. half a meter and still growing. No flowers or buds yet. Quite a lightweight leaf. it has just grown up out of the side of the fence/gravel (neighbour doesn't have anything like this). Thanks
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In forum: Identify a plant
This is a large fast growing plant that resembles celery but is large. It has a strong smell similar to celery.
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In forum: Identify a plant
I havent planted any celery type plants, and have no seeds for such - so i cant imagine its that. Any other ideas? thank you :)
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In forum: Identify a plant
celeric or did you plant celery?
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In forum: Levisticum officinale
The flowers develop into ridged seeds which can be used, like caraway or fennel seeds, for flavouring. Lovage has a very strong and distinctive taste, like a spicy celery. Young leaves can be added to salads and the seeds can be used in cooking. The plant can be valuable for insects: the hollow stems for hibernation and the flowers for food.
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In forum: Cynara cardunculus
Once, the leaf-stalks and young shoots were blanched and eaten like celery in salads, soups and stews. Like other members of the thistle family, it is much visited by a variety of insects.
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In forum: Gardening for wildlife
Well I finally got my small pond in and decided on the plants for it. I chose Typha Minima - Mini Bulrush, Mimulus Luteus - Monkey Musk, Caltha Palustris - Marsh Marigold and Oenanthe Japonica Flamingo - Variegated Water Celery.
I thought I would show you a picture of it.
Jo.
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In forum: Container gardening
Oh dear, to his credit my OH also eats cauliflower, celery, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and peppers! I realise now that perhaps I've been too harsh! I just can't understand why he doesn't like things like asparagus, courgettes and leeks. I'll count my blessings. :D
Georgie
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In forum: Container gardening
Hi Maria. You can grow almost anything in pots providing they are big enough - although I've found some things are more successful than others. The pictures include Beetroot, Cape Gooseberries, Celery, Chillies, Cucumber, French Beans, Garlic, Runner Beans, Peas, Radish, Raspberries, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Tomatoes and a variety of herbs including Chives, Mint, Parsley and Thyme.
You can see some of the produce on my photobucket link under 'Edibles'. I'd be happy to recommend particular varieties if you let me know what you'd like to grow. I might even have some spare seeds if you'd like to trial a few.
Good luck.