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Growing Tithonias in the UK

Acid soil Local Gardener - 16th June 2025

Tithonias, commonly known as Mexican sunflowers, are a vibrant addition to UK gardens. With their fiery orange-red blooms and striking stature, these tender annuals...

Growing Alstroemeria in the UK

Acid soil Local Gardener - 16th June 2025

Alstroemeria, commonly known as the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a versatile and long-lasting perennial that has become a favourite in...

Disappearing songbirds. The UK’s silent crisis

NEWS Local Gardener - 22nd May 2025

Once the familiar soundtrack to every morning stroll or afternoon in the garden, the cheerful chorus of the UK’s songbirds is growing quieter. Since...

Bolting

A-Z Local Gardener - 16th May 2025

BoltingCategory: Plant Physiology / Growth Disorders Definition:Bolting is the premature production of a flowering stem in plants before the crop has been harvested, typically triggered...

Blotchy Ripening

A-Z Local Gardener - 16th May 2025

Definition:Blotchy ripening is a physiological disorder primarily observed in fleshy fruits—most notably in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)—where patches of the fruit fail to develop normal...

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RHS Hardiness Ratings	USDA Plant Hardiness Zones	Approximate Temperature Range (°C)
H1a H1b H1c	13 12 11	>15°C 10 to 15°C 5 to 10°C
H2	10b	1 to 5°C
H3	9b to 10a	-5 to 1°C
H4	8b to 9a	-10 to -5°C
H5	7b to 8a	-15 to -10°C
H6	6b and 7a	-20 to -15°C
H7	6a	Below -20°C

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