How to prune buddleja
Pruning Buddleja davidii is essential if you want to keep it looking its best. If you don’t prune your buddleia it can become tatty and overgrown, developing a twiggy tangle…[...]
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Rats in the garden
Rats are usually unwelcome visitors in our gardens – they are generally considered vermin and can spread potentially serious diseases, including Leptospirosis, which can lead to Weil’s disease. They can…[...]
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Compost, raised beds, and unexpected finds
My 3-section covered compost bin system, inside a chain linked fence, excludes scavengers. Like many home gardeners, we maintain a compost bin (a lovely 3-bin system built by my husband).…[...]
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My Woody Plant ID class: Is memorizing Dirr’s text still the best way to teach?
Karen Petroff teaching Woody Plants at the University of Maryland. It’s about time for me to report on the Woody Plants ID class I took last semester at U. Maryland,…[...]
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Sunday with Felicity Montagu: ‘Allotment shed etiquette is very important’
For the Beyond Paradise actor, happy Sundays are all about the plotWhat’s an average Sunday? I share an allotment with my friend, which is wonderful. We grow turnips, parsnips and…[...]
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Seed Starting 101: Your Step-By-Step Guide for Starting Seeds
Organic gardens are as good for the earth as they are for its lucky inhabitants. The secret to ... Read More The post Seed Starting 101: Your Step-By-Step Guide for…[...]
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Houseplant clinic: why is my monstera turning yellow?
Got a houseplant query? This week, our expert offers advice on keeping cheese plants healthyWhat’s the problem? The leaves on my Swiss cheese plant are losing their dark green colour.Diagnosis…[...]
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Let the Shrubs Sleep
Guest Rant by Kamryn Everett Two years ago in February, I walked into a local branch of a big box retailer and was taken by surprise when I saw a…[...]
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How to Grow Plants in a Wine Barrel Successfully
Wine barrels are the ultimate planter. Made of wood, they add a rustic and homey look to your ... Read More The post How to Grow Plants in a Wine…[...]
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Why cut flowers aren’t as romantic as you think this Valentine’s Day
Giving flowers as a symbol of love on Valentine’s Day is a tradition that’s thought to have started in the nineteenth century. Cut flowers, particularly red roses, are still considered…[...]
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