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Winter care of exotic plants
Amateur Gardening

Winter care of exotic plants

Make sure these beauties are protected, says Ruth

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October 03, 2020
The hornet mimic hoverfly
Amateur Gardening

The hornet mimic hoverfly

Val spots a large hoverfly that scavenges on wasps’ nests

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October 03, 2020
The grass is greener
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The grass is greener

Lawn care is really important to wildlife, says Peter

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October 03, 2020
My lime needs a helping hand
Amateur Gardening

My lime needs a helping hand

Anne Swithinbank's masterclass on: Citrus care

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2 mins  |
October 03, 2020
Make a ‘duvet' for winter
Amateur Gardening

Make a ‘duvet' for winter

Ruth looks at the various ways and means of using mulch

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October 03, 2020
Guardian angels
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Guardian angels

These pretty floral faces may be cast down, but Toby’s enchanting brugmansia will always make his spirits rise…

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October 03, 2020
Better care for squash
Amateur Gardening

Better care for squash

The right harvesting and storage are crucial for longer lasting marrows, pumpkins and squash, as Bob explains

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October 03, 2020
Light Up The Autumn Garden
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Light Up The Autumn Garden

These questing shrubs provide much interest, says Ruth

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October 03, 2020
Can Plants Feel?
Derbyshire Life

Can Plants Feel?

In the latest in his series on intelligent plants, Martyn Baguley assesses whether plants have the ability to feel

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October 2020
Killing weeds in autumn
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Killing weeds in autumn

Tim Rumball explains which weedkillers are the best and how use them safely

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September 26, 2020
Heal the soil, feed the world
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Heal the soil, feed the world

Farmer says natural fertiliser is good for more than plants

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September 26, 2020
What's wrong with my rattle?
Amateur Gardening

What's wrong with my rattle?

What’s wrong with my rattle?

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September 26, 2020
Give organic gardening a try
Amateur Gardening

Give organic gardening a try

Ruth explains the benefits of gardening the natural way

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September 26, 2020
Trees to plant now
Amateur Gardening

Trees to plant now

Fruit and nut trees take centre stage now, says Bob, so find time to plant more in preparation for future bounty

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2 mins  |
September 26, 2020
Long-lasting blooms with Helpful hylotelephiums
Amateur Gardening

Long-lasting blooms with Helpful hylotelephiums

Trouble-free plants offering foliage interest as well as flowers, these pollinator pleasers are a must for the autumn garden – whatever you call them, says Camilla Phelps

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September 26, 2020
A taste of Japan
Amateur Gardening

A taste of Japan

Rocks, water and evergreens are the foundations of a Japanese-style garden. But you don’t need a teahouse to add a flavour of the East to your plot, says Louise Curley

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September 26, 2020
For sun or part shade… Bring on the bulbs
Amateur Gardening

For sun or part shade… Bring on the bulbs

When you are planning what to plant for spring, think on – opting for bulbs suited to your light levels will guarantee a fantastic display, as Hazel Sillver explains

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6 mins  |
September 26, 2020
A nutty situation
Amateur Gardening

A nutty situation

How does one best deal with nut-seeking squirrels hellbent on tearing up the garden? Toby has a few ideas…

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2 mins  |
September 26, 2020
Sweet Smell Of Success
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Sweet Smell Of Success

Christopher Lloyd looks at a selection of herbaceous plants with a fragrance

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5 mins  |
September 26, 2020
THE ROAD To Self-sufficiency
Kitchen Garden

THE ROAD To Self-sufficiency

Julie Moore outlines the principles of regenerative agriculture and shows how these can be applied to your plot for more self-sufficient and sustainable growing

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November 2020
TURNING IT AROUND
Kitchen Garden

TURNING IT AROUND

KG reader and seasoned allotment gardener Bill Masser offers his ideas to make crop rotation simple

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November 2020
HERBS TO YOUR DOOR
Kitchen Garden

HERBS TO YOUR DOOR

A fascination for growing herbs soon developed into a fullyfledged business and so Urban Herbs was born – a family affair selling herbs online. KG spoke to its founder, Andrew Perry

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November 2020
WINTER IS ON ITS WAY!
Kitchen Garden

WINTER IS ON ITS WAY!

The nights are drawing in and it’s getting colder, says Stephanie Hafferty. But there’s still plenty to do in the garden

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November 2020
Just wild about garlic
Kitchen Garden

Just wild about garlic

There’s always garlic on hand in Rob Smith’s kitchen. This month he explains why

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6 mins  |
November 2020
Easy Eaters
Kitchen Garden

Easy Eaters

Browse through any nursery catalogue or website and there will be a bewildering choice of eating apples on offer. Nurseryman and fruit frower David Patch reveals his all-time favourites

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6 mins  |
November 2020
Gardening therapy: PAST AND PRESENT
Kitchen Garden

Gardening therapy: PAST AND PRESENT

Annabelle Padwick offers some insight in to the history of gardening therapy and emphasises how engaging with nature can be a positive force in everyone’s lives

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November 2020
A SLICE OF PARADISE!
Kitchen Garden

A SLICE OF PARADISE!

This month we feature Emma Bailey whose plot, for her, is a haven of peace, calm and restoration

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November 2020
When should damson trees be pruned?
Amateur Gardening

When should damson trees be pruned?

John will reply personally to all your gardening questions every week

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September 19, 2020
Vine art appreciation
Amateur Gardening

Vine art appreciation

Creating height and intimacy is a tall order but Toby wants the right support for his grapes, so he is building a pergola

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September 19, 2020
Tasty tomatoes
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Tasty tomatoes

F1 hybrids will give you consistency of harvest, says Peter

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September 19, 2020