The Wollemi Pine-Wollemia NOBILIS EXISTED UP TO 200 MILLION YEARS AGO

Though extinct with only fossil records remaining; in 1994 less than 100 were discovered in a deep canyon in the vast expanseof the Wollemi National Park, ustralia.

Now it is the focus of a unique global conservation effort to give everyone the chance to grow their own tree. This will help to protect the future of this potentially rare and endangered plant.

Further details-Hosfords Geranium&Garden Centre Ltd.

Tel.023-8839159,fax023-8839300.

e-mail john@hosfordsgardencentre.ie

Wollemi Pines are now in stock at Hosfords-get yours to-day complete with information booklet,unique fertiliser,Certificate of Authenticity.

John Hosford joins Patricia Messenger on the first Wednesday of each month at 12.15pm to answer listeners gardening questions and offer seasonal and topical gardening advice. www.c103.ie