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Growing Onions in December: A Guide for UK Gardeners

While December isn’t the traditional growing season for onions, it’s still possible to start your onion-growing journey during the winter months. Whether you’re aiming...

How to Assess Tree Safety For High Winds

Trees are a vital part of any garden, providing beauty, shade, and habitats for wildlife. However, during high winds, they can pose a hazard...

How to Keep Your Pond Ice Free

Winter poses unique challenges for garden ponds in the UK, as freezing temperatures can threaten aquatic life and disrupt the delicate pond ecosystem. Keeping...

Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’: A Gardener’s Guide

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a reliable, evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest and thrives in a variety of garden settings. Known for its attractive...

Leave your Sedum stems in December!

In December, Sedum spectabile requires minimal care and is best left undisturbed. Here’s why: Don’t Be Tempted to Cut It Down Winter Interest The dried flower heads...

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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...