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What we've learned for the future
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What we've learned for the future

As I reflect on the dry meadow project, I've been asking myself a number of questions.

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1 min  |
August 2023
Save on energy
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Save on energy

Press pause on your energy bills for the next 10 years with this unmissable offer from Inspired Villages

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1 min  |
August 2023
The grand finale
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The grand finale

If your garden is running out of steam as summer reaches its climax, take inspiration from Sue Kent’s pick of late-show plants to give your plot a boost

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4 mins  |
August 2023
For the love of shade
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For the love of shade

Far from being a limiting factor, the gift of shade cools, calms and brings so much variety to your plot. Here, Monty shares why he wouldn't be without it

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8 mins  |
August 2023
A way with weeds
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A way with weeds

With warmer weather arriving and the soil still moist, May provides perfect conditions for weeds. Monty shares his organic methods for keeping them at bay

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4 mins  |
May 2023
YOUR PRUNING MONTH
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YOUR PRUNING MONTH

It’s now time to deadhead blooms, prune stone fruits and fan-train plums, says Frances Tophill

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June 2023
Propagation made easy
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Propagation made easy

Boost your house plant collection via leaf cuttings with the latest of Nick Bailey’s plant propagation masterclasses

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2 mins  |
June 2023
Summer pickings from your windows
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Summer pickings from your windows

You can raise glorious crops of healthy ingredients in your home - just follow our guide from windowsill-veg grower Lerato Umah-Shaylor

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4 mins  |
June 2023
Your wildlife month
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Your wildlife month

June's borders are full of buzzing bees and other insects. Look out for big fat bumblebees rolling around and metallic green rose chafers flying noisily over roses.

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June 2023
ON TEST: Pizza ovens
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ON TEST: Pizza ovens

Boost your al-fresco menu with the latest range in pizza ovens, says Kay Maguire

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5 mins  |
June 2023
BARNSDALE at 40
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BARNSDALE at 40

Enjoy a fresh look at this iconic garden as it celebrates its 40th birthday, and find out what makes it still so special today

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3 mins  |
June 2023
"You can create something from nothing and it's just so magical"
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"You can create something from nothing and it's just so magical"

Discover how one of our competition finalists turned a small urban plot full of ivy and builders' rubble into a tropical wildlife haven

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4 mins  |
June 2023
Making a garden: A PLACE TO ENTERTAIN
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Making a garden: A PLACE TO ENTERTAIN

Sunny days and warm, balmy evenings are here at last, so make your garden the perfect welcoming space for meals, parties and celebrations with Alan Titchmarsh's easy guide

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6 mins  |
June 2023
All shapes & sizes
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All shapes & sizes

In the first of a two-part series, Joe Bagley reveals the weird and wonderful world of cacti and other succulents, with his top 12 favourites and why you should have them in your home

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4 mins  |
June 2023
Creative cottage style
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Creative cottage style

Cottage gardens tap into an age-old tradition that merges crops with flowers for an atmosphere that's both romantic and casual. Learn how to create your own as Monty shares his wisdom from Longmeadow

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4 mins  |
June 2023
2 for 1 Gardens - Cottage gardens
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2 for 1 Gardens - Cottage gardens

Celebrate summer by visiting some of the most charming cottage gardens in our 2 for 1 Gardens scheme, using your entry card from the May issue

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2 mins  |
June 2023
Digging deeper
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Digging deeper

Putting the spotlight on the biggest issues in gardening today

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4 mins  |
June 2023
Over the fence
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Over the fence

Is it feasible to ban pesticides in commercial growing’?

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3 mins  |
June 2023
YOUR PRUNING MONTH
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YOUR PRUNING MONTH

With many plants in full growth, there's lots of pruning you can do now, as Frances Tophill explains

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3 mins  |
May 2023
Hassle-free harvests
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Hassle-free harvests

With warmer approaching, spring days and nights May is when seedlings get going and planting outside begins in earnest - follow Jack Wallington's time-saving tips to get growing

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May 2023
Small space big flavour
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Small space big flavour

May is when things spring to life in Rukmini Iyer's garden, with an early crop of peas being the perfect excuse for some crisp, herby vegetable fritters

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3 mins  |
May 2023
Growing edible flowers with the experts
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Growing edible flowers with the experts

Flowers bring natural beauty, colour and flavour to homegrown salads. The experts at Aweside Farm share their tips on growing plants for delicious, edible blooms

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4 mins  |
May 2023
Making a garden: A PLACE FOR WILDLIFE
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Making a garden: A PLACE FOR WILDLIFE

Keeping nature at the heart of the garden, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to encourage wildlife in and still have a beautiful outdoor space that you can enjoy, too

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6 mins  |
May 2023
Thrifty garden style
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Thrifty garden style

In the latest of our budget-savvy series, Tom Massey shares design tips that needn't cost the earth

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5 mins  |
May 2023
Softwood cuttings
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Softwood cuttings

Get more plants for free by following Nick Bailey's guide to propagation. This month: softwood cuttings

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2 mins  |
May 2023
Pots of joy
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Pots of joy

Growing in containers is the perfect way to be creative and make the most of every space in your garden, however small. Adam Frost shares his tips on how to grow - almost anything in a pot

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May 2023
Flowering house plants Hanging plants
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Flowering house plants Hanging plants

Draped over the edge of shelves or suspended from a curtain pole, trailing plants are ideal for those short on space, says Sarah Gerrard-Jones

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May 2023
2 for 1 Gardens
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2 for 1 Gardens

Join us in celebrating the incredible diversity of the 416 gardens that have joined our 2 for 1 Gardens scheme this year. Visiting a garden is a great way of getting out in nature and gathering gardening inspiration. And there are plenty to choose from, be they national landmarks, hidden gems, fairy-tale castles or horticultural havens. And to get you started, here's our pick of gardens that are new to our scheme this year and perfect for a visit this month.

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May 2023
Container of the month
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Container of the month

Add a touch of modern sophistication to your garden with a container that provides form, colour and scent

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May 2023
Digging deeper - Major bid to save historic British trees
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Digging deeper - Major bid to save historic British trees

Putting the spotlight on the biggest issues in gardening today

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May 2023