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Garlic Mustard: A Persistent Invader and Its Impact on Ecosystems

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), a biennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia, has become one of the most problematic invasive species in...

Conifers Uncovered: Soil Impacts, Pests, Diseases, Pruning, and Best & Worst Varieties

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the joys and challenges of gardening! Today, we’re tackling conifers—those iconic evergreens that bring beauty and...

The World of Plant Types: Understanding Nature’s Diversity

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we explore the fascinating world of plants, gardening, and everything green. Today, we’re talking about plant types—how...

Slugs and Snails – A Garden’s Slimy Story

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we dive into the world of gardening! Today, we’re talking about two of the garden’s slowest—but most...

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...

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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...