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Red Spider Mites – Battling Them in the Greenhouse and Indoors

Today, we’re tackling the notorious red spider mites, but with a twist. Whether you’re dealing with an infestation in your greenhouse or on your...

Why Prune in November?

Today, we’re talking about a critical task for UK gardeners in November—pruning shrubs. This time of year, many shrubs are heading into dormancy, making...

Growing Water Lilies in the UK: Varieties, Care, Colours, and Pond Tips

Water lilies are one of the most elegant additions to any pond, bringing vibrant color, shade, and a haven for pond wildlife. Although they’re...

The Secret Gardeners: Pollinators of the UK

Welcome back to Local Gardener, where we dig into the intricate relationships between nature and humanity. Today we’re honing in on pollination right here...

How to Grow Perennial Geraniums: Planting, Care, and Top Varieties

Perennial geraniums, or true geraniums (Geranium spp.), are hardy, long-lasting plants that bring color, structure, and texture to any garden. Known for their low-growing...

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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...
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