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Growing Periwinkle in the UK

Periwinkle (genus Vinca) is a hardy and versatile plant, valued for its evergreen foliage, charming flowers, and low-maintenance nature. Whether you're looking to cover...

How to Grow Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a vigorous, deciduous climber that brings cheer to the garden in the bleak winter months with its bright yellow...

A Month-by-Month Guide to Growing Orchids in the UK

Orchids are mesmerizing plants, and with proper care, they can thrive and flower even in the UK. Whether you're growing tropical species indoors or...

December-Flowering Camellias: Winter’s Brightest Blooms

Camellias are a quintessential feature of UK gardens, celebrated for their elegant blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and adaptability to a variety of garden styles....

Winter Compost: Digging Out and Spreading for Healthy Garden Borders

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread the rich, organic material on your garden borders. This seasonal task...

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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...