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7 strange and unusual vegetables to grow in 2021

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Hannah Stephenson
Chilli 'Chocolate Habanero'. Picture: Suttons/PA

From chocolate chillis to giant radishes, Hannah Stephenson has all the options covered...

A cut above? The pros and cons of artificial grass

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Sales of artificial turf at LazyLawn, the UKs biggest artificial grass supplier, rose by 300 per cent during three months of lockdown, according to its sales director Andy Driver. Picture: iStock/PA

5 plants for colourful autumn pots

Thursday, August 27, 2020
Chrysanthemums are a popular autumn pot-filler. Picture: iStock/PA

10 tips for recycling in the garden

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Old teapots and jugs can double as plant containers. Picture: iStock/PA

The virtual gardener: The best podcasts, online expert advice and more

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
The Chase garden, one of the National Garden Scheme's 'virtual' gardens. Picture: Matthew Bruce/NGS/PA

How to grow your own veg in under a month

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

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
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