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December Gardening Tips From...

Ooohhhhh …it's nearly here…Christmas! A time for cosy evenings by the fire and...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Protecting Your Plants from...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, particularly when wildlife like deer...

Winter Compost: Digging Out...

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
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Winter Grafting: A Traditional Gardener’s...

Grafting is an ancient horticultural technique that...

Improving Drainage in Clay Soil:...

Clay soil can be both a blessing...

Winter Grafting: A Traditional Gardener’s Guide

Grafting is an ancient horticultural technique that allows gardeners to combine the best traits of different plants, creating stronger, more productive specimens. While most people associate grafting with spring, winter grafting is a valuable method for fruit trees, particularly apples, pears, and plums. Done while trees are dormant, this method ensures the graft has time to heal before the growing season begins. Why Graft in Winter? Winter, particularly January to early March, is the best time for whip-and-tongue grafting, a technique commonly used for young fruit trees. Because the sap is...

Understanding Plant Photosynthesis...

Plants are the backbone of life on Earth, not only providing food and oxygen but also playing a crucial role in maintaining the planet's...

The Carbon Cycle:...

The carbon cycle is a continuous process that describes the movement of carbon through Earth's major systems: the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. These...

Traditional Gardening Techniques

Double Digging What It Is: Double digging is a soil preparation technique where you dig two spades deep into the soil, loosening the soil structure...

What is so...

John Innes compost is a trusted name in gardening, renowned for its consistency and effectiveness. This soil-based compost range has been a staple for...

Conifers Uncovered: Soil...

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the joys and challenges of gardening! Today, we’re tackling conifers—those iconic evergreens that bring beauty and...

The World of...

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we explore the fascinating world of plants, gardening, and everything green. Today, we’re talking about plant types—how...

Slugs and Snails...

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we dive into the world of gardening! Today, we’re talking about two of the garden’s slowest—but most...

The Evolution of...

Welcome to The Local Gardener, the podcast where we dig deep into the roots of gardening history and explore the tools that have transformed...

Understanding Water and...

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...
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