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To dig or not to dig?
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To dig or not to dig?

Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate

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1 min  |
October 07, 2023
The box ball blues
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The box ball blues

As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars

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2 mins  |
October 07, 2023
Save your own seeds
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Save your own seeds

Masterclass on: seed saving

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2 mins  |
October 07, 2023
Strange sightings
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Strange sightings

Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day

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3 mins  |
October 07, 2023
A bolt from the blue!
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A bolt from the blue!

Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase

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1 min  |
October 07, 2023
Winter moth prevention
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Winter moth prevention

Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits

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1 min  |
October 07, 2023
Create a winter container
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Create a winter container

There are as many options as in summer

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1 min  |
October 07, 2023
Lightweight gardening tools
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Lightweight gardening tools

AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.

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2 mins  |
October 07, 2023
Autumn price round-up
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Autumn price round-up

AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands

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3 mins  |
October 07, 2023
Rudbeckias
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Rudbeckias

Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters

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4 mins  |
October 07, 2023
Autumn rose maintenance
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Autumn rose maintenance

Cut back, mulch and remove diseased stems, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 30, 2023
Keep the lawn looking good
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Keep the lawn looking good

Remove dead material and keep the soil healthy

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Cutting back in autumn
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Cutting back in autumn

Masterclass on: tidying up for winter

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Sugar high
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Sugar high

When contemplating trees to blaze a trail in a garden, there is nothing sweeter than the sugar maple, says Toby

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Understanding photoperiodism
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Understanding photoperiodism

Steve and Val Bradley explain how daylength plays its part in plant growth

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3 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Better blackberries
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Better blackberries

Blackberries are some of the most reliable and prolific croppers in the garden so make more of them, says Bob

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2 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Up the garden path
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Up the garden path

Wildlife and visitors love the plants growing in Val's path

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3 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Tidying-up before autumn
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Tidying-up before autumn

Take time out to get everything straight, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 30, 2023
For a scented summer eve
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For a scented summer eve

Grow these around a seating area

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1 min  |
September 30, 2023
Foxgloves (digitalis)
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Foxgloves (digitalis)

Modern foxgloves range from tall and elegant, bushy and punchy to simply delightful - both close up and from afar

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4 mins  |
September 30, 2023
Focus on... Compost heaps
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Focus on... Compost heaps

Waste not, want not when it comes to recycling garden scraps, says Lucy – and the results of your endeavours will help to nourish the next generation of crops

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
In fine fettle
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In fine fettle

Comma butterflies are flourishing in fine weather, says Val

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3 mins  |
September 16, 2023
What's in store?
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What's in store?

The hard work is over and the crops are gathered – but don’t let careless storage ruin your harvests, says Bob

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Just sow and they'll grow
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Just sow and they'll grow

California poppies are great for poor soils, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 16, 2023
Bulbs to brighten winter
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Bulbs to brighten winter

Forced bulbs provide indoor colour and scent, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 16, 2023
Cuttings for plant security
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Cuttings for plant security

Propagate tender perennials before winter, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 16, 2023
Plant out hardy youngsters
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Plant out hardy youngsters

Most plants will fare better in soil than pots, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Bulbs flourish in containers
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Bulbs flourish in containers

Growing in pots is the ideal way to brighten small spaces

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Spring bulb season is here!
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Spring bulb season is here!

Start planting now for a bright start to the year, said Ruth

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2 mins  |
September 16, 2023
Plant your own Florist's garden
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Plant your own Florist's garden

Want to save money and enjoy cut-flower varieties you won't find in the shops? Sow hardy annuals now and you'll have the pick of the bunch next year, says Hazel Sillver

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5 mins  |
September 02, 2023

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