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How to Grow Just About Anything
Gardening can easily become overcomplicated. It's time to cut through the noise, embrace the basics, and harness nature’s want to grow
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I Can Clearly See You're Nuts
Wyatt Earp, Elizabeth Taylor, pendulous males, Thomas Jefferson and why the harvest is sometimes the least important thing you get from gardening
Wellness & wellbeing
Gardening for Healing: A Tribute to Veterans and Nature
A story of how a charity started in memory of my mother began a path to recognition for Horticultural Therapy, with bacon sarnies along the way. And some gardening!
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Dixter Daze: How I Got My Hands on One of the World's Greatest Gardens
Becoming a volunteer gardener at Great Dixter has taught me so much more than practical horticulture
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Sepia Sleuthery
It's said a picture is worth a thousand words. If only we knew what they were...
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Embracing Spring's Promise: Signs of Renewal in the Orchard
As we all look forward to longer days and the satisfaction of earth covered hands, I offer a stroll around our orchard; a brief glimpse at what we've been doing and a sprinkling of what's to come as Spring unfurls its leaves.
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Discover the Wonderland of Wisteria: A Gardener's Guide
Yes I know everyone knows what a Wisteria is, but let me tell you about my love affair with them. I promise you'll learn something new!
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A Thousand Days of Tree: How to Give Plantings the Best Start in Life
A well planted tree is a gift to the future. But what separates a thriving young specimen from a dead stick in a hole? Join kings, presidents and peasants in this surprising guide to putting roots in the ground and leaves in the air.
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If in Doubt, Paint it Black...
The colour black is everywhere around us in our homes and offices, yet not often in our gardens. Why is that? Because when it’s used correctly, black can be a real game changer… especially for your plants.
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Can Perennials Fill The Hungry Gap?
Does there really need to be a hungry gap? This article explores how hardy perennials can fill the gap with abundant harvests, making spring a season of plenty rather than scarcity.
Conversation
Younger Gardeners, Missing Hori Hori & Gardening Gospel
It’s Ask James & Joe time – the episode where your gardening questions get answered with maximum charm, minimum restraint, and a suspiciously high chance of gnome-related bribery.
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Unveiling Lives Through Gardens: A Gardener's Perspective
Our gardens can tell the stories of our lives, and as a working gardener, we are being given a chance to listen.