by Graham Rice

The Sweet Pea is no joking matter, it is not good gardening to trifle with one of the best garden flowers. But hey who is making the trifle anyway…
“What is your wife’s favourite flower?”
“It’s self-raising, isn’t it?”

Sweet peas in the garden 185/365 by Carol Browne, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 ‘I’ve got a few sweet peas growing in the garden. Sadly, I had envisioned a forest of sweet peas, but only have a few at the moment.’

Turn Over a New Leaf a Sweet Pea Leaf not a Book Leaf

‘The sweet pea is one of the most popular and evocative of summer flowers, loved for its unsurpassed fragrance, range of colours and ease of cultivation. Authoritative and inspiring, this comprehensive guide covers the history of the sweet pea, how it is classified and detailed descriptions of all available varieties. Both keen gardeners and green-fingered beginners will find the information on how to raise, grow and breed sweet peas indispensable, while practical tips and expert advice on problems, pests and diseases ensure that these beautiful blooms thrive in any environment. Featuring stunning illustrations throughout by award-winning American garden photographer Judy White, this classic guide is a must whether you are growing sweet peas in the garden, displaying them in the house, exhibiting them, or are simply a lover of these glorious plants.’

The National Sweet Pea Society has an early show on Tuesday & Wednesday 26th & 27th June 2012 Stewart’s Garden Lands, Christchurch, Hampshire and Late National Show Saturday & Sunday 21st & 22nd July 2012

Take a Leaf From THE SWEET PEA BOOK