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How to grow your own veg in under a month

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Hannah Stephenson
An easy win: you will see your efforts pay off quickly with cress. Picture: iStock/PA

Gardening tutor Sally Nex offers her top tips to help you start a thriving vegetable garden.

Back to nature: How to make the most of your outside space while self-isolating

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
With many of us self-isolating, there's never been a better time to get out in the garden. Picture: iStock/PA

Seasonal shift: What climate change means for our gardens

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Some of us have experienced localised flooding within parts of our gardens and plots in recent weeks. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Pruning perfection: What to prune and when

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The general rule of thumb is that if your shrubs are deciduous and flower from late summer to autumn, then you can prune them in spring. Picture: iStock/PA

5 time-saving tips for busy gardeners

Monday, January 6, 2020
A bit of effort now will mean less time spent doing jobs in the garden later in the year. Picture: iStock/PA

Bring on the spring! Looking ahead to a new season in the garden

Thursday, January 2, 2020
Snowdrops are often found in early spring gardens. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

10 gardening New Year’s resolutions we should all consider making for 2020

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Fresh start: Vow to make 2020 your best year in the garden yet. Picture: iStock/PA

Deck the halls: Getting ready for Christmas - in and out of the garden

Thursday, December 5, 2019
The poinsettia is the ultimate Xmas plant. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The 12 perfect gardening gifts you won’t want to miss

Thursday, November 21, 2019
Keen gardeners are spoilt for choice this Christmas. Picture: iStock/PA

All about autumn: Fallen leaves are keeping gardeners busy this month

Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Scenes like this are all the rage on social media during autumn. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Grow your own: it’s good for you and the environment

Monday, October 7, 2019
Now is the perfect time for making apple pie. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

All about autumn: Bulb-planting season is here again

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Autumn's here, which means it's time to start planting. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The green, green grass of home: In a muddle about mowing the lawn

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Cutting it: The perfect lawn mowing session needs to be well timed. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

St Albans couple’s garden to feature in TV’s Gardeners’ World

Monday, August 5, 2019
The Bernards Heath garden was filmed for Gardeners' World's 'small spaces' segment. Picture: Trevor Barton

Make gardening child’s play with this kids’ kit list

Friday, August 2, 2019
Make sure that the watering can is the right size for your child, so he or she can easily lift it. Picture: iStock/PA

Grow your own: Allotment tips for beginners and more experienced growers

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
National Allotments Week is fast approaching. Picture: iStock/PA

6 tips to help your garden thrive during a dry summer

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican fleabane) thrives in a hot, dry summer. Picture: iStock/PA

Best of British: Why roses and strawberries are two of our garden greats

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Debbie has a rose bed underneath her sitting room window. Picture: Debbie McMorran

From aphids to earwigs, here’s how to keep garden pests at bay this summer

Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Greenfly is just one of more than 500 different species of aphid in Britain. Picture: iStock/PA

Secret garden: How to make your outside space as private as possible

Thursday, June 20, 2019
A well planned garden can help keep nosy neighbours at bay. Picture: iStock/PA

The pick of the bunch: the joy of cut flowers

Monday, June 17, 2019
Debbie loves to display flowers from her garden in her home. Picture: Debbie McMorran

Made in Chelsea: Inside this year’s flower show

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The Greenfingers Charity Garden, designed by Kate Gould. Picture: Debbie McMorran

Keeping it in the family: The joy of gardening, whatever your age

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Hertfordshire Gardens Trust worked with Tanners Wood School and their enthusiastic early years teacher. Picture: Tanners Wood School
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