Meet the people who ditched the grind for the garden
In search of more fulfilling lives in the fresh air, more people than ever are retraining as gardeners
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Meet the people who ditched the grind for the garden
In search of more fulfilling lives in the fresh air, more people than ever are retraining as gardeners
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What to sow indoors in January
The garden might be quiet at the moment, but there’s plenty you can get growing inside the house until the weather warms up
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How to protect your banana plant over winter
For those gardening in cold temperatures, protecting these beautiful and often expensive plants is a must
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When to plant hyacinth bulbs for Christmas blooms
Start hyacinths off by the first week of October at the latest to ensure cheery flowers over the holiday season
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How to protect garden wildlife during the current UK hosepipe ban
Water may be rationed due to drought, but making smart choices and exemptions to the rules can look after the birds, insects and mammals
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How to revive your garden in a long hot summer
With temperatures predicted to climb again and hosepipe bans on the way, protecting your greenery can seem like a tough task
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Meet the people who ditched the grind for the garden
In search of more fulfilling lives in the fresh air, more people than ever are retraining as gardeners
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What's in and out in the world of gardening this year
From drought-friendly plants to dungarees, we round up the hot topics set to take over the gardening world this year
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Why the Rocky Mountains are a treasure trove for English gardeners
Hunting the blue columbine in Colorado is a thrill – with or without the bears
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Gardening jobs in January: what to plant and tidy in your garden
From sowing radishes to picking out the perfect potatoes, January is far from quiet in the garden
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What to sow indoors in January
The garden might be quiet at the moment, but there’s plenty you can get growing inside the house until the weather warms up
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How to protect your banana plant over winter
For those gardening in cold temperatures, protecting these beautiful and often expensive plants is a must
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How to force rhubarb successfully in your own garden
Such is the quality of this traditional British crop that it has protected status – but rhubarb is easy to grow at home
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The best pressure washers of 2023 for cleaning cars, decking and patios
Here are the best pressure washers for cleaning power and usability, recommended by experts and tried and tested in driveway and garden
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The best camping chairs for style, lightness and comfort, tried and tested by an expert adventurer
From recliners to folding picnic chairs and light backpacking models, ‘Wander Woman’ Phoebe Smith picks the best camping chairs of 2023
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The best perennials, shrubs and trees to plant for a colourful autumn garden
Here is my pick of plants that will put on a colourful show to rival that of the mostly graceful – though at times, slightly quirky – acer
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11 tips for aspiring gardeners in 2022 (including some that could save you money)
Leave it to a scientist to sort out the gardening myths from information you can use
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Alan Titchmarsh: I have never shared my private conversations with the late Queen – until now
I met the late Queen several times over the years – and on each occasion even the weather showed its respects
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How to fill your garden with late summer colour in 2022
Paul Williams, head gardener at East Court, shares the tricks of his trade
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Is this the original ‘man cave’?
A peek inside 18th-century poet Alexander Pope’s grotto – and how it compares with the modern-day ‘shoffice’
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A beginner's guide to growing shrubs from cuttings, by garden expert Helen Yemm
It's time to have a got at slow propagation techniques
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Top tips for fences and hedges - and how to avoid common mistakes in the garden
Plus an expert guide for tackling an acanthus with mildew and restraining a passionflower
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How to plant roses in summer and what to do about rose rust, by gardening expert Helen Yemm
Plus: goodbye to yellowing spring bulb leaves and a very hungry caterpillar on verbascums (mullein)
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How to keep garden shrubs looking good with these quick tips
Plus: how to turn an old playhouse into a useful potting shed, and a rescue plan for leggy geraniums
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10 top tips for ensuring your garden is frost-proof this winter
Watch out for first frosts, be alert to your garden’s microclimates, know how to deal with ‘rain shadows’ – and be prepared for surprises
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The Christmas decorations hiding in your garden
Make your home into a feast for the senses with seasonal greenery – and yes, that includes sprouts
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How to save money and live better with a self-sufficient garden
From DIY greenhouses to growing your own veg and sourcing mulch for free
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Forget the Christmas tree, here's how to decorate with festive foliage
Fill your home with fragrant festive foliage – with a little help from innovative floral designer Katie Isitt
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Why daffodils are the new tulips
Daffodils flower early, come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, smell gorgeous and flower for weeks
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What to do now to winter-proof your garden
Complete a few necessary jobs and the spring will be that much more enjoyable
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How to force rhubarb successfully in your own garden
Such is the quality of this traditional British crop that it has protected status – but rhubarb is easy to grow at home
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15 New Year resolutions your garden will thank you for
If you’re in need of inspiration, I have quizzed green-fingered friends to find out what’s on their list for 2023. You’re welcome…
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10 top tips for ensuring your garden is frost-proof this winter
Watch out for first frosts, be alert to your garden’s microclimates, know how to deal with ‘rain shadows’ – and be prepared for surprises
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The ways you're killing your houseplants (and don't even realise)
Your greenery will not only survive, but thrive, during the winter months as long as you care for them right – here are my dos and don'ts
