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What to Do with Amaryllis in December

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a beloved plant for its stunning, trumpet-shaped flowers, often seen as a centerpiece during the festive season. Here's how to care...

How to Grow and Care for Amaryllis in the UK: A Month-by-Month Guide

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a stunning plant that’s perfect for bringing vibrant color to your home during the grey winter months. In the UK, where...

Do not walk on frosty lawns

Walking on a frosty lawn can significantly damage it due to the nature of how frost affects grass blades and the soil underneath. Here’s...

The Evolution of Garden Machinery

Welcome to The Local Gardener, the podcast where we dig deep into the roots of gardening history and explore the tools that have transformed...

The History of Tea: From Leaf to Cup

Welcome to Local Gardener. In this episode we steep your curiosity in the rich culture and history of tea. Today we’re exploring the different types...

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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...