Sydenham Town Forum

I did not know Mahonia berries were edible, will look up some recipes. I quite like Mahonia nitens 'Caberet' as it has orangey red buds that open to bright yellow flowers.

Lovely plants mentioned. I would add evergreen sedges to the list, in particular Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' and Uncinia 'Rubra' also my all time favourite plants - Heuchera. All these are best planted en masse for greater impact. I have several in my front garden. For winter scent I love Mahonia an...

Consider taking some hard wood cuttings when you prune your mulberry. Would be a lovely addition to the cuttings on sale at your allotments and quite unusual. I know one person who would definitely be interested in acquiring her own tree.