Potassium Permanganate (Condys Crystals) has numerous uses in both gardening and elsewhere.
The origin of the chemical and its common name is as follows:
In 1659 a German chemist, J.R. Glauber, fused a mixture of the mineral pyrolusite and potassium carbonate to obtain a material that, when dissolved in water, gave a green solution (potassium manganate) which slowly shifted to violet potassium permanganate and then finally red.
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WINTER BLUES
Winter is a slow time for many gardeners with only the most enthusiastic donning their woollies and gum boots to venture forth in all weather to potter. On the bright side we are now close to the shortest day and though it will take a month or two to appreciate the extending day light hours, there are still some nice sunny days to take advantage of and get a few gardening chores done.
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Well the new seasons roses are now in (or will be in the next few days) and there are lots of neat roses to choose from along with new releases such as…
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