Features
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Even the tiniest gardens can help in the fight against biodiversity loss
It doesn’t matter what size your garden is when it comes to nurturing and protecting wildlife, says Garden Organic – as it shares a mini 1m-by-1m ‘Biodiversity Bed’ for small gardens to mark the UN’s International Day for Biological Diversity…
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National Autistic Society Garden to raise awareness of masking at RHS Chelsea
The National Autistic Society is aiming to raise awareness of autism and masking with a show garden at the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The garden is a collaboration between the charity and co-designers Sophie Parmenter, and Dido Milne,…
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How to grow your own Christmas dinner!
Grow your own vegetables for the festive table and turn up the dial on taste! Christmas may feel like a very long way off, but plans for home-grown festive fare start now, says Benedict Vanheems.
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Essential summer tasks for growing fruit
Our resident fruit expert David Patch takes a look at three essential summer tasks for fruit growers.
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Jobs for May
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for May.
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6 fast-growing vegetables you can harvest in less than 2 months!
Always wanted to grow your own vegetables but worried it’s a lengthy and tiring process? Never fear, with these six easy and fast-growing vegetables, you can be eating homegrown in less than two months!
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How to grow fruit and veg in a shady garden
It is possible to grow fruit and vegetables in shadier areas. Deputy editor Emma Rawlings suggests a few crops that should do well.
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GARDENING CHARITY URGES GARDENERS TO DITCH PEAT
A lack of clarity from DEFRA is continuing to damage precious peat habitats says Garden Organic, as a promised 2024 ban is no closer to being enforced. This Peat Free April, the sustainable gardening charity is sharing its tips for…
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Jobs for April
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for April.
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Every Garden Matters in the fight to stem biodiversity loss
Millions of gardeners across the UK are being urged to act now to halt the dangerous drop in the levels of birds, insects and other wildlife across the country. A new research paper from Garden Organic/Henry Doubleday Research Association shows…
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Build your own propagating equipment: how to protect seedlings on a budget
Stephanie Hafferty offers some money-saving ideas to keep seedlings warm and make sure they have adequate light.
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The Joy of Growing Your Own Carrots
There’s something special about plucking a fresh carrot straight from the earth and tasting its crisp, sweet flavour – a taste that only comes from homegrown goodness. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a small allotment, growing your own…
