March 11, 2025

Hitting rock bottom

Self explanatory. Image courtesy of Pixabay. “Put rocks in the bottom of pots for drainage” is one of the most pervasive gardening myths, because it makes intuitive sense (as discussed…[...]

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March 10, 2025

Complete guide to green alkanet

Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) is a vigorous, blue-flowered perennial with contrasting white ‘eyes’, native to south-west Europe. It grows and spreads prolifically but, in the right place, where it has…[...]

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March 8, 2025

How to dry flowers

Drying your own flowers at home is simple and means you can enjoy their beauty for years to come. Dry them to make posies, arrangements, wreaths and garlands to decorate…[...]

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March 6, 2025

The best garden hoes in 2025

A garden hoe may be a relatively simple tool but it’s ideal for keeping on top of unwanted weeds, without disturbing what lies beneath. Hoeing regularly can help you banish annual…[...]

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