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Tracking the Spread: How Gardeners Can Help Fight the Fuchsia Gall Mite

Fuchsias have long brought colour and charm to British gardens. With their elegant pendant blooms and generous flowering season, they’re a favourite in borders, containers, and hanging baskets alike. But a microscopic pest is quietly threatening that legacy: the fuchsia gall mite (Aculops fuchsiae). This isn’t just a specialist concern.… Tracking the Spread: How Gardeners Can Help Fight the Fuchsia Gall Mite

Honouring James Lye: 120 Years On

2026 marks the 120th anniversary of the death of James Lye, a pioneering horticulturist whose dedication to fuchsias has left a lasting legacy in British horticulture. Known for his meticulous cultivation and the creation of numerous named fuchsia varieties, Lye’s work continues to inspire gardeners, breeders and horticultural historians alike.… Honouring James Lye: 120 Years On