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Fuchsias/Expert Profile
Expertise
Most questions regarding the growing and reproduction of Fuchsias.
Experience in the area
I have grown Fuchsias for 25 years, and before I left the United Kingdom to live in France, I was a member of the British Fuchsia Society,Also Black Country Fuchsia Society, West Midlands Fuchsia Society and the North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society
Education/Credentials
Secondry Technical Education. I years college for Science and Mathematics.
Awards and Honors
Best in Show - West Midlands Fuchsia Society 1995. Various 1st 2nd and 3rds. in all the societies named above until I moved to France in 2001.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Juli | 04/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks William for the speedy reply - ..... |
| rosemary | 03/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kathy | 02/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you William. Most helpful! I'm looking ..... |
| Beth | 09/16/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you William...I appreciate your advice ..... |
| janice | 09/16/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Good prompt advice. Will try what was ..... |
Recent Answers from William McMahon
2011-04-30 Fuchsia suddenly wilting:
Hello,From what you say, I think your problem is not enough water.The soil in the pot should be moist but not wet. The bugs are probably greenfly, they will suck nutrients from the plant. You will need
2011-04-02 fuchsias overnight temp:
Hello Juli, The problem with buying starts at this time is they have been reared in warm greenhouses.They would have been reared in temperatures about 60 degrees. If during the day or night the temperature
2011-03-26 fuchias:
Hello Rosemary,Now is a good time to move plants, I see you are in the UK,your weather is probably similar to mine here in Normandy. the soil in the garden at this moment has warmed up a little and the
2011-02-26 Fertilizing overwintered fuschias:
Hello, When your plants are starting to leaf, feed once weekly with a high nitrogen feed. On all plant feed packets there is a combination of numbers, example- 6:5:12. The middle number is the nitrogen
2010-09-30 broken fuchsia:
Hello Kay, In the UK at this time of the year, it is not the time for making new plants. The branches that are broken will be hard wood and unless you have heated propagators and greenhouse, you would
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