<p>Today, we'll discuss a plant with a fun common name and share an embarrassing story of mine. Many people enjoy it as a garden plant as well. The plant is known as "pig squeak"—what a fantastic name! It's also sometimes called "pig squeal." I think those names are much more entertaining than it's botanical name, Bergenia. Another common name for it is "elephant ears."</p>

Today, we'll discuss a plant with a fun common name and share an embarrassing story of mine. Many people enjoy it as a garden plant as well. The plant is known as "pig squeak"—what a fantastic name! It's also sometimes called "pig squeal." I think those names are much more entertaining than it's botanical name, Bergenia. Another common name for it is "elephant ears."

Stories from the Garden: Pigsqueak

Gardening is not brain surgery or rocket science. There is so much more to our gardens than
compost and digging holes. The plants we garden with are story machines, each begging to be
heard.

Each week, sit back and listen to award-winning author and internationally acclaimed horticulturist Dr Allan Armitage as he talks about the “rest of the story.” For example, was there really someone called Joe Pye, and how did the poppy become the flower of remembrance?

Find a little time in your day for some storytelling to fire up your curiosity and learn something interesting to share with others.

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Gardening is not brain surgery or rocket science. There is so much more to our gardens than compost and digging holes. The plants we garden with are story machines, each begging to be heard. Each week, sit back and listen to award-winning author and internationally acclaimed horticulturist Dr Allan Armitage as he talks about the “rest of the story.” For example, was there really someone called Joe Pye, and how did the poppy become the flower of remembrance? Find a little time in your day for some storytelling to fire up your curiosity and learn something interesting to share with others.

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