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

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Debbie McMorran

Hertfordshire Gardens Trust worked with Tanners Wood School and their enthusiastic early years teacher. Picture: Tanners Wood School

Columnist Debbie McMorran has started introducing her young daughter to the joys of gardening, a pleasure that local schools have also been embracing…

Why this 'early spring' is great for gardeners

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Debbie's loving seeing the daffodils in full bloom. Picture: Getty

So sustainable: How to be a more eco-friendly gardener

Monday, February 4, 2019

There are many things you can change to make yourself a more environmentally-friendly gardener. Picture: Getty

These are the garden trends you need to look out for this year

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Fake lawns are so 2019. Picture: Getty

10 perfect Valentine gifts for garden lovers

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

This pink suet heart for birds costs £4.99, birdfood.co.uk. Picture: CJ Wildlife/PA

The white fantastic: The first snowdrops mean spring is on its way

Monday, January 14, 2019

The white stuff: snowdrop season has arrived. Picture: Getty

'Pot or not?'... and other big Christmas tree questions

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Artificial trees are

Ready, set, prune: Tips for getting your garden winter-ready

Monday, November 12, 2018

Keeping on top of leaf-gathering will make it a less daunting task in the long term. Picture: Getty

Rain, rain, go away: What the wet weather means for our gardens

Monday, October 15, 2018

The leaves are falling, as is the rain. Picture: Getty

All about autumn: From edging to hedge-trimming, this is what you need to do in the garden this month

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Planting bulbs has been Debbie's favourite job in the garden for as long as she can remember. Picture: Getty

Fields of gold: Enjoying what's left of sunflower season

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Heliotropism in action: Sunflowers grow facing towards sunlight

Be water wise: Ways to help your garden grow

Monday, July 23, 2018

If you have plants in a greenhouse they are at risk of overheating whilst it's so hot. Picture: Getty

Three common summer garden problems and how to resolve them

Friday, July 13, 2018

Black spot on roses. Picture: Hannah Stephenson/PA

Everything in the garden is lovely - especially when you grew it yourself

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Deborah's young daughter has been enjoying picking raspberries for the first time. Picture: Getty

Diarmuid Gavin's 10 garden design dos and don'ts

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Diarmuid Gavin (Picture credit: John Stillwell/PA)

Chelsea Girl: From Theresa May sightings to Iraqi refugee camp-inspired gardens, here's the buzz on this year's flower show

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The Pearlfisher Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 (Picture credit: www.rhs.org.uk)

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