There are few pleasures as homely as padding into the garden, mug in hand, still warm from the morning’s coffee. For many of us, the next instinct is simple: “Could these coffee grounds be...
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11 Minutes
11 Minutes
Are dock leaves edible and how I use them in my wild garden
Every spring, just as the soil begins to loosen and the nettles dare to rise, broad green leaves start unfurling like crumpled paper at the edges of my wild garden. They appear in the...
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11 Minutes
Bare root rose planting the simple way for strong healthy blooms
There is a special kind of quiet magic in planting bare root roses. No glossy pot, no instant bouquet of leaves – just a modest tangle of roots and stems that look, at première...
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9 Minutes
Where to store bell peppers from the garden to keep them fresh
There’s a particular kind of happiness that comes from picking your own bell peppers. Their skins shine like little lanterns among the foliage, and for a moment you feel quite sure you’ve done at...
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10 Minutes
Annual climbers to transform fences and walls in one season
There is something almost magical about watching a bare fence or a dull brick wall disappear under a veil of leaves and flowers in just a few months. Annual climbers are the garden’s quick-change...
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9 Minutes
Attract ladybugs to your garden for natural aphid control
If you’ve ever turned a rose leaf and found a cluster of soft, green aphids feasting away, you’ll know that sinking feeling. But before reaching for a spray bottle, imagine another scene: a quiet...
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6 Minutes
Top Fertilizers for Spring: Boosting Early Growth in Your Garden
Why Spring Fertilizing Matters Spring sets the tone for the rest of the gardening year. It’s when the soil begins to wake up, seeds sprout, and perennial plants re-emerge after their winter sleep. Giving...
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10 Minutes
When cut back raspberry canes for bigger harvests next year
There’s a particular kind of quiet magic in a raspberry patch just after harvest. The buzz of bees has softened, the canes stand a little wild and unruly, and the air seems to whisper,...
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10 Minutes
Beetroot germination time and how I speed it up naturally
Waiting for beetroot seeds to wake up If you’ve ever sprinkled beetroot seeds into a neat little row, patted the soil lovingly… and then stared at an empty bed for days, you’re not alone....
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9 Minutes
Abelia plant pruning for long-lasting colour in a small uk garden
The quiet magic of Abelia in a small UK garden There are some plants that behave like loud guests at a party, demanding all the attention. And then there’s Abelia – quietly radiant, long-flowering,...
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