Tony Flanagan
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British Garden Centres’ top indoor plants
It is National Houseplant Week (January 9 – January 15) and the use of plants in interior design is still surging in popularity. Houseplants are now seen and used as accent pieces, to brighten, soften or lighten areas of your…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Cold Frames (January 23)
Cold frames are particularly useful in early spring for getting plants of to an early start and protecting them from inclement weather before planting out BEST BUY TIMBER GROZONE This growing unit is made from FSC-certified wood with UV stabilised …
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: RAISED BEDS (Winter Special 22)
Growing fruit in raised beds has many advantages – they are neat and tidy and at the same time they give you a clearly defined area to grow fruit and veg in. Here are some we’ve been putting to the…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: CLEANING SOLUTIONS (DECEMBER 22)
Cleanliness is next to garden godliness so get out the cloth and sponge and get cleaning – here are some products you might find useful BEST BUYNATURAL CITRUS CLEANER FOR THE GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE Made from extracts of citrus, this…
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Lace up for nature!
The Wildlife Trusts are challenging nature lovers to join the Big Wild Walk this October and raise money to help protect Britain’s wild places. Funds raised will contribute towards The Wildlife Trusts’ goal of protecting and connecting 30% of…
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Public urged to defend nature against new policies threat
The Wildlife Trusts are asking their members, supporters and the wider public to defend nature by contacting MPs and local councillors – both online and in person – to voice concerns over new Government proposals. Over the last few days,…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: COMPOST BINS (NOVEMBER 22)
Making your own compost is not difficult and there are a range of bins and accessories to help you on your way BEST BUY BOKASHI BIN (SET OF 2) With these two Bokashi bins you can convert food waste into…
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Miniature potager garden wins Silver
A miniature potager garden containing vegetables, herbs, flowers and many inspiring ideas for tiny gardens and young gardeners – was awarded a Silver Gilt at the Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair. The Family Potager Garden, created by Garden Organic’s Head Gardener,…
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Gardeners challenged to take 5 simple steps during Organic September
The nation’s gardeners are being challenged to make their gardens a welcoming haven for wildlife during Organic September and to adopt organic growing methods to help protect our planet now and in the future. Gardening experts at horticultural charity, Garden…
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GARDEN ORGANIC WELCOMES GOVERNMENT PEAT BAN
There’s been a step forward in Garden Organic’s long running campaign against the use of peat in gardening with the announcement that DEFRA will ban the sale of peat to amateur gardeners by 2024. But the charity, which is dedicated…
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PEAT BAN FOR 2024
All sales of peat to amateur gardeners in England will be banned by 2024, the government has announced today (Saturday 27th August, 2022). Peatlands are the UK’s largest carbon store but only approximately 13% of our peatlands are in a…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: PRUNING TOOLS (OCTOBER 22)
Keeping your plants and trees trim and proper is easy when you have the right tools. Here’s a selection for different pruning tasks we have been putting to good use this month BEST BUY TELESCOPIC BYPASS LOPPERS With a precision…
