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Kitchen gardens are a gardening priority this year says gardening expert, Huw Richards
Following the prolonged wet weather, over half of Brits (53 percent) said they will be focussing on ‘maintaining’ their garden this year, whilst 44 percent will plant and grow fruit and vegetables and 38 percent will be planting ‘low cost’…
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New guide for gardeners to go peat-free
The Wildlife Trusts have released a free handbook to help people go peat-free in their gardens and to recognise the importance of peatlands for nature and climate. Last August, the government announced the sale of peat compost to amateur gardeners…
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‘Musical’ plants the talk of the town!
Only Easter Sunday brings more people onto the streets of Milan than the city’s famous Design Week, the Fuorisalone. Over seven days every designer worth their salt vies to showcase the wackiest designs and most glamorous products – but never…
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RHS’s Top 10 beneficial garden species
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has complied a list of the top ten beneficial garden species.
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Barnsdale Gardens 40th Anniversary at BBC Gardeners’ World Live!
Main picture credit : Steve Hamilton The Barnsdale Gardens team will be continuing their 40th Anniversary celebrations at BBC Gardeners World Live this summer. Nick Hamilton, owner of Barnsdale, has been displaying a fine array of plants from the gardens…
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Gardening inspiration to beat the heat this summer at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Gardens packed with innovative ideas to reduce water use will take centre stage at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July as the UK expects another summer of heatwaves.
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8 Activities To Bring The Family Together This Spring
Spring has finally sprung, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to embrace the great outdoors. As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, there’s no better time to plan for some outdoor family bonding time. We’ve got it…
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From Greenhouse to Garden: How to transition your plants to the great outdoors
Plants raised indoors, whether they are edible or ornamental, often need to be acclimatised to the great outdoors gradually, as the cooler temperatures, lower humidity and increased exposure to the elements can all affect young and tender plants.
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42% of Brits are planning to improve their gardens in 2023
Spring is officially here and with daylight saving time kicking in on Sunday, we’re keen to get outside and pay some attention to our gardens!
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Last chance for Welsh households to take part in tree giveaway
Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, are urging people to take advantage of the final weekend of the Welsh Government’s tree giveaway, My Tree Our Forest, to help tackle the effects of climate change. Over the past year, households…
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Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show
Dramatic displays of spring flowers and shrubs, exquisite exhibits by leading nurseries and floral artists, and a spectacular slice of horticultural heaven are just some of the features of the Cornwall Garden Society’s 2023 Spring Flower Show to be staged…
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The Eden Project regenerates ancient Cornish hedges dating back to 1600s
Five hundred trees have been planted this winter at the Eden Project to repair gaps in ancient Cornish hedges dating back as far as the 17th century. The hedges flank the bridleways, public footpaths and field systems of Eden’s Outer…
