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Understanding Water and Your Garden

Welcome to another episode of understanding gardening, the podcast where we dig into the roots of gardening and explore the wonders of nature. I’m...

How do you Look After Ensete Bananas Over Winter in the UK?

Ensete bananas, particularly Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', also known as the Abyssinian banana, are prized for their striking, tropical appearance. With their large, deep red...

What’s the Easiest Hibiscus to Grow in the UK?

Hibiscus plants are renowned for their stunning, showy flowers that bring a tropical flair to gardens. While many varieties thrive in warmer climates, certain...

How to secure a Polytunnel in a Windy Area?

Polytunnels are fantastic for extending the growing season, providing shelter for plants, and creating a controlled environment for gardening. However, in windy areas, they...

What’s the Best Time to Plant Out Seedlings? A Guide for UK Gardeners

Planting out seedlings at the right time is crucial for ensuring healthy, thriving plants. If transplanted too early, seedlings may suffer from frost or...

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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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