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What Plant Labels Are Really Trying to Tell You

Plant classification—what it means, why it matters, and how it can help you when buying plants for your garden or home. If you’ve ever been...

Understanding Garden Soil Types and Their Impact on Plants

We’re diving into one of the most essential elements of gardening: soil. Specifically, we’ll talk about how different soil types are formed, how to...

How to Grow the Tallest Sunflower?

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are iconic summer blooms known for their towering height and striking, cheerful faces. Growing an exceptionally tall sunflower can be a...

How to Grow Winter Aconites

Winter aconites (Eranthis hyemalis) are charming and resilient early bloomers, adorning your garden with a burst of cheerful yellow blooms during the late winter...

Stinging Nettles: The Double-Edged Sword in Your Garden

Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) are a common sight in gardens and wild areas, known for their distinctive serrated leaves and, as the name suggests,...

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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...

The Greenfingers Charity opens new garden at Chestnut Tree House Hospice in Arundel

The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce the official...