Thinly scatter seeds across the top of the dampened seed starter mix, and cover with a thin layer of vermiculite. Although foxgloves prefer lighter soils, they will grow well on heavy clay soils with added organic matter, such as compost. Foxglove varieties It’s witty, fun, and full of vivid characters, and the plot twists will keep even seasoned mystery fans guessing.”— Publishers Weekly Ben Aaronovitch’s bestselling Rivers of London urban fantasy series•“The perfect blend of CSI and Harry Potter.”—io9 •2015 Locus Recommended Reading for Fantasy

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I loved this story. This is a series where the announcement of a new book fills me with joy. * Geek Syndicate *Woodland Trust (Enterprises) Limited, registered in England (No. 2296645), is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Woodland Trust. Registered office: Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LL. Ben has deservedly earned high praise for his Rivers of London series and Foxglove Summer continues to broaden the saga with gusto. With plenty of dark humour and action, great characters - human and otherwise! - this latest novel more than delivers everything fans will expect from a new story in this brilliant series. Thoroughly recommended * Down the Tubes *

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For the first time, the author’s main character Peter Grant heads into the countryside, to investigate what may or may not be a magical case. Things aren’t very clear for a long time, but little by little, Grant begins to piece together a truly fantastical mystery. Foxglove leaves were used in the treatment of heart failure in the 18th century and were once the source of heartstimulants.Foxglovesneed plenty of space to grow and flower, so overcrowded seedlings should be spaced out or moved once they are large enough to handle. Carefully dig them upwith a trowel, with all their roots, and replant 30–35cm (12–14in) apart in the same area. Alternatively, pot them up to grow on, out of reach of slugs, then plant in a new location once they are sturdy young plants. The majority of foxgloves are hardy and cope well with British winters. However, small young plants are best kept in pots in a sheltered spot until spring, when they can be planted in their final flowering position Biennial foxgloves and some perennial foxgloveswill flower the year after planting, if large enough – they spendthefirst year rooting in, growing leaves and building up strength. Theyusually send up flower spikes once the rosette of leavesis more than 15–20cm (6–8in) wide. Where to plant foxgloves

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Foxglove Summer is the fifth novel in the Peter Grant series by English author Ben Aaronovitch, published in 2014 by Gollancz. Foxgloves can be planted at just about any time of year but avoid planting when the soil is frozen solid, waterlogged or extremely dry. The sturdy flower stemsdon’t generally require staking if the plant is in ashelteredspot, out of strong winds To browse photos and descriptions of many foxglove cultivars, go to RHS Find a Plant. You can also search by height, flower colour, hardiness, Plants for Pollinatorsand more,to help narrow down your choices.You may also like to visit the National Collection of Digitalis, at The Botanic Nursery in Wiltshire. With most foxgloves, if you leave the flower spikes to set seed, they will self-seed readily. In spring you will usually find lots of little seedlings near the parent plant. Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale; head of the Folly and the last officially sanctioned English Wizard.

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Simply cut out the old stems at the base after flowering if you don’t want seeds (see Ongoing Care, above). Dig over the planting area, incorporating some organic matter such as compost or leafmould. Dig a good sized hole big enough to easily fit the rootball. Most biennial foxgloves are hardy enough to withstand our variable UK winters. However, some of the perennial species come from warmer climes and are not fully hardy, so need a mild, sheltered location and/or winter protection. The Canary Island foxglove ( Digitalis canariensis), for example, must be kept frost-free, so you’ll need to have space for it in a greenhouse or cool conservatory over winter Continue to grow the seedlings in a bright location, thinning them out as needed. Keep the seedlings evenly moist, but not wet. Foxgloves are woodland plants, sopreferdappled to deep shade, in soil that is rich in organic matter.Perennial foxgloves are usually short lived, lasting only a few more years than biennials. Keep an eye on the number of flower stems and general vigour, and once a plant shows signs of starting to fade, grow more from seed (see Propagation, below) or buy young replacements. Peter Grant’s growth as a magician is somewhat less important to this story as is his growth as a police officer. I was quite impressed with how the story shows him stepping up, taking responsibility, and proving himself a capable officer – even if his beat is a bit weird. And in the end, though to no surprise, Peter Grant saves the day – albeit, a little earlier than you would imagine, and therefore, not necessarily as cleanly as you first suspect. Lesley May; formerly Police Constable in the Metropolitan Police and de facto apprentice to Nightingale; now criminal associate of the faceless man and subject to an internal investigation Deadheading Deadhead foxgloves as soon as the flowers have finished, removing the whole flower stem at the base. This stops them producing seeds, which conserves their energy. It can also sometimes help biennial foxgloves live and flower for an extra year, and also improves the longevity of perennial foxgloves. AboutThe charismatic, pink flower spikes of the Foxglove are famous as both a reminder of the hazy days of summer and of its deadly poisonous nature. Ingestion of any parts of the plant can result in nausea, headaches and diarrhoea, or even heart and kidney problems. The high flower stems are only produced in the plant's second year, and can be seen between June and September. Foxgloves can be found in woodlands and gardens, and on moorlands, coastal cliffs, roadside verges and waste ground.