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There’s something wonderfully optimistic about sowing vegetable seeds just after Christmas. While the garden outside is cold, wet and largely dormant, a tray of seedlings on a bright windowsill feels like the first quiet...
A Practical Guide to Water Recycling Water conservation has become increasingly important for UK gardeners, particularly during periods of drought and water restrictions. One sustainable solution that’s often overlooked is the use of grey...
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The Complete Guide to Growing Easy Cut Flowers in Your Garden There’s something deeply satisfying about cutting flowers from your own garden to fill your home with colour and fragrance. Whether you’re a complete...
Learn how to create an easy compost heap Click Here As temperatures drop and winter sets in, many gardeners assume their compost heap grinds to a halt until spring returns. While it’s true that...
Taking Softwood Cuttings from Dahlias Propagating dahlias from softwood cuttings is one of the best ways to increase your stock of plants while keeping them true to type. It’s a straightforward technique, but success...
Growing melons such as cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon is extremely rewarding. With the right warmth, sunshine, and soil, even UK gardeners can enjoy sweet, home-grown fruit. Melons are heat-loving plants, so careful timing and...
Old cardboard delivery boxes If you have borders full of annual weeds or large numbers of weed seedlings, using cardboard under a mulch is a simple, low-cost, and very effective solution. This method works...
Growing Chillies from Seed in January and February Starting chillies (chiles) from seed in January and February is a great way to get strong, productive plants ready for the long growing season ahead. While...
Weeping Willow Golden Willow (Salix alba var. vitellina) Willows have been used for centuries to stabilise riverbanks, railway embankments, drainage ditches, and other vulnerable banks. Among the most effective species for this purpose are...
