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Lost the plot... tales from the potting shed

Winter garden thought…

Winter garden thought, Vita Sackville-West…

“The shortest day has passed, and whatever nastiness of weather we may look forward to in January and February, at least we notice that the days are getting longer. Minute by…

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Planning ahead on the vegetable plot or allotment

Plan out your vegetable plot on paper before working out what seed you want to order from the catalogues, so you don’t over order or…

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Plant of the Month: Garrya eliptica

Garrya eliptica is more commonly known as the Silk Tassel Bush, an excellent evergreen shrub providing a long period of interest throughout the winter, and…

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 3

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens…

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 2

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens…

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 1

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens…

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Jan
28

Today I must....make a note of early-flowering bulbs…

If you have just moved into a new home, make a note of where any early-flowering bulbs appear, marking the spot or area with twigs or a stick. This will make them easier to find should you want to move them later.

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