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Spring Has Sprung

Spring is the time when many of the beautiful spring flowering perennials begin to flower, and you start to see everything spring back to life in the garden. Now is the time to get back outside and do some serious … Continue reading

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Gardening Tips For October

Now autumn is definitely here, it’s time to get out in the garden before the winter sets in and prepare for the cold weather to come. Here are some ideas and tips on what you should be doing to get … Continue reading

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Creating A Container Herb Garden

A container herb garden could be a great choice if you haven’t got a garden or if you have limited space. Many herbs flourish really well in containers, and container herb gardens have the advantage that they can be positioned … Continue reading

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Allotment Bob’s Expert Advice – Using a Cold Frame

My colleague-‘Allotment Bob’ has kindly offered to impart some advice on how to use a cold frame. Using a cold frame at this time of year is essential if you want to grow your own vegetables such as Tomatoes and … Continue reading

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Grow Your Own

If, like me you’ve decided you want to start growing some of your own vegetables, you’ll be happy to know that you’re in good company-gardening is still the nation’s favourite pastime and a third of us are now trying to … Continue reading

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