Gardening is great for both mental and physical health. First and foremost, the physical activity has many benefits, including helping with fitness, balance, strength and flexibility.…
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Gardens are beautiful in summer but choose your plants carefully and it’s possible to achieve a stunning display for many months. One of gardeners’ most common…
Reap what you have sown September is a grand month for harvesting the fruits of your labours. The shorter days might find you picking autumn raspberries,…
The ‘no dig’ method of gardening The allotment in August is usually a busy place, as well as a social hub for like-minded growers as they…
Hello bug, who are you? It’s vital not to regard every invertebrate you notice in, around or on your plants as an evil, sap-sucking, leaf-munching foe…
There’s no doubt that spring is here, even though April can bring extremes of weather. It’s not unusual to have snow during this period, but hot…
This is a month of positivity for just about everyone, not just gardening folk. There might be winds that feel gusty enough to blow off your…
Gardening myths or magic? Gardening tips have been handed down for generations, but times move on, and opinions, fashions and practices can change. How do you…
Did you know that people aged 18-24 years are said to be those who buy the greatest number of houseplants? In the UK, this amounts to…
An ethical gift A gift for the planet is one of the most valuable presents you could donate during the festive season. The government has committed…