Features
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Achieving greenhouse self-sustenance
Are you tired of relying on a trip to the shops for fresh produce? In these tougher economic times, many people are seeking ways to grow their own food but find that they can struggle with consistency and variety.
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Everything you need to know about winter radishes
Winter radish is a crop that can be sown now and will mature really quickly. Emma Rawlings offers some advice on which ones to grow and how.
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How to preserve rocket in a freezable pesto
Don’t let that rocket go to waste – preserve it in a tasty pesto!
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Too many damsons? How to freeze, preserve, or bake with them
If you have a damson tree in your garden, you might suddenly find yourself with more fruit than you know what to do with! Here are a few ideas.
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Choosing disease resistant veg varieties
Some plant diseases can be kept at bay or at least in check if we choose the right varieties. Emma Rawlings looks at the ones to grow.
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Tops tips for tomatoes
The tomato growing season is in full swing. Emma Rawlings offers some advice on keeping your crop growing well and what to look out for.
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Where are all the Butterflies?
Wet weather and low temperatures causing havoc for butterflies during Big Butterfly Count Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed very low numbers of butterflies have been spotted so far in its annual Big Butterfly Count. On average participants are…
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GARDEN ORGANIC CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO BAN URBAN PESTICIDES
The charity Garden Organic is urging the UK government to ban the use of pesticides in urban areas – to stop harming wildlife, water courses and human health. As founding members of the Pesticide Collaboration, they’re demanding the government halts…
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5 ways to prepare your garden before going on holiday
It can be hard to leave your garden when all those spring-sown goodies need your attention. But with these tips it is possible to have a holiday and come back to a thriving garden.
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Royal seal of approval for sustainable gardening charity
His Majesty The King has announced his continued patronage of sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic. As a keen organic gardener and well-known environmentalist, The King has always championed practices closely aligned with those of the charity. His Majesty became a…
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Even the tiniest gardens can help in the fight against biodiversity loss
It doesn’t matter what size your garden is when it comes to nurturing and protecting wildlife, says Garden Organic – as it shares a mini 1m-by-1m ‘Biodiversity Bed’ for small gardens to mark the UN’s International Day for Biological Diversity…
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National Autistic Society Garden to raise awareness of masking at RHS Chelsea
The National Autistic Society is aiming to raise awareness of autism and masking with a show garden at the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The garden is a collaboration between the charity and co-designers Sophie Parmenter, and Dido Milne,…
