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Jonathan Alderson

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I can answer questions in most topics of house plants, cacti and succelents, alpines and bedding plants. I know quite a bit about bulbs too. I know a lot about propagation of most of the above plants. I cannot answer questions about hardwood cuttings and pruning. I know when to sow seeds and bed out and over-wintering. I don't know much about landscaping and constructing. I have an NVQ in horticulture and i am now trying to make my own books on a range of different plants types. I am always propagating plants and i own a greenhouse with a lot of the above plants types and also over-wintering half hardies. I have grown up around plants and became interested 7 years ago when i was 14 and since then, my experience has become more or less expert. I have asperger's sydrome, so that is why i know as much as i do at the age of 21. I live in sheffeild and i work at an allotment.

Experience in the area

I have been interested in plants since I was 14 and Im now 21 and my experience has become more or less expert. I own a greenhouse and I have a lot of house plants and over-wintering half hardy plants. I have been at college and did horticulture courses. I passed too. I am always propagating and tending to my plants. i have asperger's sydrome and that is why I am so intelligent about plants and i know all about common and latin names. I have a lot of gardening books and I am always reading through them.

Organizations

Tradebase Allotment Project.

Education/Credentials

I have an NVQ level one in horticulture.

Awards and Honors

I have awards from college from my NVQ level one in horticulture. Every one i know always come to me on advice on plants. I am trying to put my own books together to give advice on a range of plants.

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  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 7.2
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 275.7
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 11
  • Volunteer Since 2011-09-24
  • Prestige Points 60

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Recent Answers from Jonathan Alderson

2012-04-18 Flowerbed ideas:

Hi Blandy    If your like foliage plants; why not try the Aloe Aristata which is the hardiest of the Aloe family. It can survive frost and temperatures down to -1. It is a succulent and it loves the sun

2012-03-21 hostas:

Hello    Hostas are very hardy and tough plants.    I bought two hostas last year in summer but when I planted them, they did not make much growth.  They are coming up again and look promising (at least

2011-10-28 Sick hibiscus mutibilus:

Hello    I am truly sorry for the couple of months you have been waiting for my answer but my computer has been playing up and I have only just managed to get it fixed!    If you could give me an update

2011-10-27 Sick hibiscus mutibilus:

Hi Desi    These plants are hardy to zone 8 and they dislike frost and even a slight frost can kill the top growth. It will reshoot in the spring if you protect the roots with a mulch. They are not reliable

2011-10-26 Keeping Coleus Plants Alive:

Hi Sallie    The Coleus Blumei is best treated as an annual as they are difficult to overwinter as they need lots of sun and natural light to keep their coloring. They heat and humidity and need the flower

 

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