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Pruning Shrubs: Old Wood vs. New Growth

Understanding when and how to prune flowering shrubs is key to keeping them healthy and ensuring they produce the best possible blooms. The age...

Improving Drainage in Clay Soil: What Really Works?

Clay soil can be both a blessing and a curse in the garden. It’s rich in nutrients and holds moisture well, but poor drainage...

Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’

Common Name: Black Cherry PlumBotanical Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'Family: RosaceaeHardiness Zone: RHS H5 (Hardy in most of the UK), USDA Zone 4-9Origin: Cultivar of...

Why Do Peppers Feel Hot? The Science Behind Chilli Heat

Have you ever bitten into a chilli pepper and felt like your mouth was on fire? That burning sensation isn’t actual heat—your brain is...

The Tomato Scandal: How a Beloved Fruit Was Once Feared as Poison

Tomatoes are a staple in kitchens worldwide, starring in everything from pasta sauces to fresh salads. But did you know that for nearly 200...

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Spend Autumn at award winning Cotswold Farm Park with the popular Pumpkin Patch

his October, the annual Pumpkin Patch is returning to...

Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend

Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks...

Six Guinness World Records awarded in CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Competition at Malvern Autumn Show

Malvern Autumn Show, in association with Westons, will welcome...