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Seedy secrets: August gardening tips

And so the year tips over into August. The tree foliage looks dustier and the blackspot is getting a grip on the old roses. But it’s also harvest-time – wonderful! Not only is there fruit and veg to pick, but what about seed-harvesting too? This is just the time to get started, as well as […]

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Primping your evergreens: Grow-how tips for August

Many of our gardens have certainly appreciated the very changeable weather so far this summer. Even if it has meant that accurate planning for social events has been largely thrown out of the window! With water-butts full, and lush green growth even in August, we can get on with other summer jobs like pruning some […]

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Create something new? Grow-How Tips for September

It’s a little sad when you can’t help but notice there isn’t enough evening light to finish the list of gardening tasks you’d planned,isn’t it! But here are a few to get started on anyhow, like constructing new planting areas, cutting out dead wood in shrubs and trees, and making plans for next year……. MAKING […]