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Sedum spectabile: The Resilient Star of the Late-Summer Garden

Scientific Update: A New Name for an Old FavoriteSedum spectabile, a beloved perennial for gardeners, now falls under the genus Hylotelephium. Its updated botanical...

Take in Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', commonly known as the red Abyssinian banana, is a stunning focal point in tropical-style gardens, thanks to its bold, red-tinged leaves...

Protect Musa basjoo Bananas

Musa basjoo, also known as the hardy banana, is a popular choice for UK gardens thanks to its lush, tropical appearance and impressive cold...

Prepare Cannas for winter

While all cannas benefit from winter protection in the UK, some varieties are notably hardier than others. These differences in hardiness depend on their...

Protect Tree Ferns

Tree ferns, such as the popular Dicksonia antarctica, are prized for their exotic beauty and structural presence, making them a focal point in many...

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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...