How to grow iris
Irises are loved for their sumptuous, colourful, and beautifully marked flowers. The Iris genus comprises a wide range of types that can be grown in a variety of locations, from…[...]
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Fast Rabbit Farm Garden 2-for-1 Entry
Nestled in two adjoining valleys, this 43-acre garden features a lake, ponds, waterfalls, a rockery, stream and river, plus wildflowers in abundance. It’s widely planted with both native and…[...]
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Required Reading: ‘Emily Thompson Flowers’ Captures the Florist’s Wild Artistry
Emily Thompson Flowers, the debut book from the New York-based florist, was never going to be like any other flower book, because Thompson is quite unlike any other florist. As…[...]
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April Gardening Jobs You Can’t Miss to Prepare for the Season Ahead
To some, April is the kickoff of the gardening season. It’s a busy time for gardeners as we ... Read More The post April Gardening Jobs You Can’t Miss to…[...]
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Best new kit for 2025
The new gardening season is in full-swing and there’s lots to be done, so we’ve been taking a look at the best new gardening kit for the months ahead. We’re…[...]
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New & Noteworthy: Little Greene’s Exterior Paints
If painting the exterior of your home is on your spring or summer to-do list, we have some exciting news for you: British paint company, Little Greene (which has a…[...]
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Easter action plan – eight things to do over the long weekend
There’s nothing better than a sunny bank holiday spent pottering around the garden. The temptation might be to put the BBQ on, sit back and relax. But don’t get too…[...]
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Durian Ice Cream: A Tropical Treat Starring the Famously Divisive Fruit
Have you ever eaten a durian? If you have, or if you have met one and hurried on by, you might be conjuring up the huge, spiky fruit’s famous smell—or…[...]
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How to grow cornflowers
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is an easily grown hardy annual wildflower that is quick to grow and blooms in summer, bearing masses of pretty, ruffled flowers on slender wiry stems. While…[...]
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Don’t rush to rip out your nettles – here’s three ways to put them to good use
A patch of the stingers is a sure sign of nutrient-rich soil – plus they’re nutritious for you, your plants and insect-eating birdsNettles are rarely considered a welcome sight to…[...]
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