Growing Matters Garden Centre.  Selling bedding plants, herbaceous perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, house plants, seasonal fruit and veg. All plants grown to a high standard using environmentally friendly methods. We also have hand-made natural-wood sculptures, hand-made garden furniture, arts, crafts and gifts plus lots of things to do and see including planting & growing tips. Inside the Greenhouse at Growing Matters Garden Centre.

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Lancaster & Morecambe College,
Torrisholme,
Morecambe,
Lancashire,
LA1 2TY,

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Summer
Hanging
Baskets

Every basket is made to a professional standard.  All baskets are filled with a good selection of basket plants that will flower throughout the summer.

£20 for a 14" basket

Order yours today!


Deer
Sculptures


£20 each

Hand Made Deer Sculptures at Growing Matters Garden Centre.

Hand Made
Ceramic Faces

Knowledge Zones at Growing Matters Garden Centre.
Cacti - Silver Torch Seed Info Board
Layering Techniques
Propagation Techniques

 

Cacti: Silver Torch 'Cleistocactus strausii'

This large cactus sits by the main entrance to the greenhouse.

It was donated to Growing Matters mid 2006, having outgrown its home in a front porch.

I don't believe it!

The previous owner had it for 20 years.  It grows about 4 inches a year making its height well over 6 foot!

Zone 3 - Cactus: Silver Torch 'Cleistocactus strausii'
   
Silver Torch 'Cleistocactus strausii' - It needs supporting wires to prevent it from falling.

Safety

It's so tall it needs supporting wires to prevent it from falling.  It's also held against a tall pole to keep it growing upright.

 
Silver Torch 'Cleistocactus strausii'
 

Silver Torch 'Cleistocactus strausii'

This species comes from Bolivia, South America, growing in mountain areas of up to 10,000 ft

Silver Torch 'Cleistocactus strausii' -  This species comes from Bolivia, South America, growing in mountain areas of up to 10,000 ft