Leaf feud is mulch ado about nothing | Brief letters
Fallen leaves | Hot-water bottles | Male incontinence | Crocodile infestationsJenny and Ed (You be the judge: should my son apologise to our neighbour for piling leaves in front of…
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On my radar: Monty Don’s cultural highlights
The Gardeners’ World presenter on being a sucker for spy stories, pub nights in the early 70s, and having his prejudices challenged by a gigantic floral dogBorn in 1955 in…
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Rosemary Pressed Herb Candles
If you are lucky enough to have an abundance of rosemary, why not preserve that lovely herbal fragrance ... Read More The post Rosemary Pressed Herb Candles appeared first on…
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Gardens of the Year Competition 2024 – People’s Choice Vote
This year’s Gardens of the Year Competition inspired hundreds of you to enter your gardens, from which we chose six exciting finalists, showcasing a range of gardens from small urban…
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Meet me in Norfolk, Va. for the PLANTPOP Film Festival!
Join me next Friday at the 6th Annual PLANTPOP Film Festival, celebrating the work of “incredible commissioned filmmakers. They represent the coolest plant people near them and come from cities,…
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18 Christmas wreath ideas
Making Christmas wreaths is an easy festive task in the run up to Christmas. We’ve got plenty of inspiring ideas, whether you want to make a traditional Christmas door wreath…
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Branching out: the street libraries where neighbours swap plants instead of books
At these Sydney plant libraries, members of the community exchange seeds, cuttings and greenery – and leave with a sense of joyGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTri-coloured frangipani cuttings.…
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Nine Good Reasons To Let That Plant Go
The frost has come or is soon coming to a garden near you – and yet I have a sneaking suspicion (judging from the reactions on my latest Instagram post…
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Gardening as a Lifeline: Coping with Heartache Through Nature’s Cycles
Heartbreak is not often treated with the same compassion as loss or illness, but it can be just ... Read More The post Gardening as a Lifeline: Coping with Heartache…
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Gardening Preparations During the Fall
As the days get shorter and the air takes on that crisp, fall freshness, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about preparing your garden for the upcoming colder months.…
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