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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...

How to over winter Ensete bananas

Ensete bananas are not frost hardy and will need to be taken to a frost free place if they are to survive the winter....

How to Grow Viburnum tinus : Month-by-Month Guide

Viburnum tinus, or Laurustinus, is an evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest. Its main flowering period spans November to April, with clusters of pinkish-white...

How to Grow Chaenomeles

Chaenomeles, commonly known as flowering quince, is a stunning addition to UK gardens, renowned for its early blooms and decorative fruits. These hardy shrubs...

How to Force Hyacinths to Flower Early

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are beloved for their vibrant colours and fragrant blooms, making them a popular choice for spring gardens and indoor displays. They’re...

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Record show gardens and 90,000 visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

90,000 visitors were spoilt for inspiration at BBC Gardeners’...

How to Improve Clay Soil: Turning Heavy Ground into a Productive Garden

Clay soil is often dreaded by gardeners. It's sticky...

Sprayed Before You Eat It: The UK’s Hidden Use of Glyphosate on Food Crops

Most people know glyphosate as the weedkiller in Roundup...

Seed Wars: How Farmers Lost the Right to Grow Their Own Crops

For thousands of years, farmers saved seeds from their...