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Conifers Uncovered: Soil Impacts, Pests, Diseases, Pruning, and Best & Worst Varieties

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the...

Slugs and Snails – A Garden’s Slimy Story

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we dive...

What temperature should I store my ensete banana at?

Ensete bananas should be stored at 10c. Any higher...

How to over winter Ensete bananas

Ensete bananas are not frost hardy and will need...

Growing Onions in December: A Guide for UK Gardeners

While December isn’t the traditional growing season for onions,...

How to Keep Your Pond Ice Free

Winter poses unique challenges for garden ponds in the...

Green Alkanet: A Persistent Garden Escapee with Historical Roots

Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens), a perennial plant belonging to the borage family, is both admired for its vibrant blue flowers and lamented for its...

Garlic Mustard: A Persistent Invader and Its Impact on Ecosystems

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), a biennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia, has become one of the most problematic invasive species in...

Conifers Uncovered: Soil Impacts, Pests, Diseases, Pruning, and Best & Worst Varieties

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the joys and challenges of gardening! Today, we’re tackling conifers—those iconic evergreens that bring beauty and...

The World of Plant Types: Understanding Nature’s Diversity

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we explore the fascinating world of plants, gardening, and everything green. Today, we’re talking about plant types—how...

Slugs and Snails – A Garden’s Slimy Story

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we dive into the world of gardening! Today, we’re talking about two of the garden’s slowest—but most...

What temperature should I store my ensete banana at?

Ensete bananas should be stored at 10c. Any higher and they will start to grow. They cannot withstand sub zero temperatures, even when dormant. How...