Malcolm Allison loves plants. He is passionate about the complexity of plant varieties and their suitability for different gardens. He knows where to source the plants , including old varieties.
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With a degree in botany and an MSc in forestry, Malcolm understands what plants will go where & which plants:
- are locally appropriate
- are in keeping with the character of the garden
- will do well on particular soils, different aspects & climates
With a wealth of knowledge of garden plants, including old varieties of fruit trees, Malcolm is able to:
- audit your garden
- tell you what is interesting and rare
- suggest what to do next
Click the link to read an article written by Malcolm:
- Cayeux Irises
- Alstroemerias
- Geranium palmatum
- Lilium pardalinum
- Agastache ‘Tangerine Dreams’
- Lilium longiflorum
- Zauschneria californica dublin
- Crocosmia ‘Paul’s best Yellow’
- Berkheya purpurea
- Food from your garden & allotment - book review
Malcolm has bred an exciting strain of purple broad bean which he has called Midwinter. To read about the development of the Midwinter strain of broad bean, or to buy a starter pack, click the link.
Click the contact us button & complete the form if you would like to find out more, or have a chat with Malcolm about your needs.
[...] This article on Cayeux Irises has been written by Malcolm Allison, plant consultant. [...]
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[...] Malcolm Allison, plant consultant, has planted a cherry orchard with several varieties of cherries. He employs various methods to deter the birds, and sells the fruit at local farm shops. [...]
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[...] flowers — Tags: lilly, plant consultant — TopVeg @ 9:23 pm Lilium longiflorum by Malcolm Allison Lilium longiflorum is the Easter Lily, a native of the islands of southern Japan, where it grows [...]
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[...] bean Midwinter is an exciting new strain bred by Malcolm Allison. The Midwinter strain is characterised by flowers in shades of pink & red and seeds that are [...]
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[...] Filed under: flowers — TopVeg @ 9:24 pm Zauschneria californica ‘Dublin’ by Malcolm Allison Zauschneria californica ‘Dublin’ , unsurprisingly, is a Californian plant & it [...]
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[...] Malcolm Allison, our plant consultant, has answered: [...]
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