Recent Content by Charles Bastow

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    Plant growth, sunlight effects on leaves

    Hi, It is fascinating how the leaf is the vital organ for capturing energy and for regulating the metabolism of the plant. Amongst the very...
    Post by: Charles Bastow, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    Nomenclature

    Thank you Ron B. Thank you Daniel Mosquin for the link.
    Post by: Charles Bastow, Aug 9, 2011 in forum: Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy
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    Nomenclature

    A few years ago I read about the DEEP GREEN PROJECT which was approaching nomenclature from a completely new angle. Since, I have also read that...
    Thread by: Charles Bastow, Aug 7, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy
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    Wisteria Seeds

    I do recall sometime having read in one forum that Wisteria seeds were toxic. Having grandchildren playing in the garden where fallen Wisteria...
    Thread by: Charles Bastow, Jul 14, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: HortForum
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    Taxonomy

    Thanks to Chris Klapwijk and to 'swgraham' for the explanations
    Post by: Charles Bastow, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy
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    Magnolia

    Thanks Ron.
    Post by: Charles Bastow, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: Magnoliaceae
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    Magnolia

    I would like to know the 'species' of this 'Magnolia' in my garden. Three nurseries gave me three different answers. Could anyone help please.
    Thread by: Charles Bastow, Jun 29, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Magnoliaceae
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    Oaks: How do I graft a White Oak tree?

    Nature normally sees to that branches develop with the strength to withstand not only their own weight but also normal weather surcharging. If...
    Post by: Charles Bastow, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, etc.)
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    Taxonomy

    I would like to know what - mono-phyletic - classification means. Thks
    Thread by: Charles Bastow, Dec 5, 2004, 3 replies, in forum: Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy