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How to tackle frost this winter
Here we’ve got some tips on how to protect your plants from cold and icy weather this winter.
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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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Adapt your gardening methods for drought and extreme heat
UK gardeners must adapt their habits to deal with extreme heat and drought brought about by climate change, says national horticultural charity, Garden Organic. Nine of the 10 warmest years for the UK have occurred since 2002, and the country is…
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West Dean responds to climate change with new plantings
As the UK records its highest temperatures on record and has introduced hosepipe bans, it seems timely that West Dean Gardens (Chichester, West Sussex) has introduced a new drought tolerant experimental meadow that is covered in recycled stone mulch. As…
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The most unique sheds according to TikTok
According to research, the average garden spend of a UK household in the last two years was £1,976, meaning more and more wild, wacky and practical garden buildings have been popping up across the nation. New research from Power Sheds…
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Fathers’ Day Gardening Gifts
Show your green-fingered fathers your appreciation with our Fathers’ Day gardening gift guide.
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Kitchen Garden’s How To Grow Veg by Mortons Books
At Kitchen Garden, we care about making sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot! That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide with hints and tips on growing a whole range of crops.
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Spring vegetable recipes
As the end of Spring is nearing, you may have surplus homegrown vegetables and greens to use up. So we thought we’d put together a handy guide to delicious recipes, so you can make the most of what’s in season…
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Must-have guide for every gardener | Kitchen Garden
At Kitchen Garden, we care about making sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot! That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide with hints and tips on growing a whole range of crops.
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Strawberry season and the Queen’s Jubilee – here’s some fruity ideas to combine the two!
This year, strawberry season comes alongside the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, so we thought we’d draw together some recipes for you to try out – so you can impress your friends and family and make use of some of your home…
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Charity welcomes ban on toxic chemical to keep slugs at bay
Campaigners at a horticultural charity are welcoming the ‘long overdue’ ban on the use of metaldehyde, a harmful pesticide used to kill slugs, which comes into force on 31st March 2022. Garden Organic, a charity which promotes the benefits of…
