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More bulbs? Bugger!
I just can't stop buying bulbs. But planting them? That's another issue.
Essays
The deep dives and the musings. Essays are what the Garden Collective writers do best. Perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of something, a satisfying read.
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Unlocking the Secrets: How Long Do Your Seeds Really Last?
Okay folks, ‘Fess Up! How long do you hold onto out-of-date seeds?” This article has been inspired by this quote from Sandra Lawrence, a fellow Scribehound contributor.
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Ten Out of Ten for Narcissus
Narcissus are gradually getting more of the limelight these days, and rightly so. Here I make a case for this wonderful family of plants, explaining the characteristics I look out for in our trials - read on to discover my top ten.
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Scented houseplants: the good, the bad and the truly stinky
Everyone wants to know which houseplants to grow to make their home smell good. Here are the answers, along with the one thing you can do to stop your houseplant soil from smelling bad
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The Impact of Disease: Wildlife and Your Garden
There is much we can do to help wildlife vets learn more about the wildlife in our gardens and the diseases from which they might suffer.
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You Say Tom-ay-to
Scientific plant names offer up a wealth of information on plants, but do you know your guttatus from your plicatus?
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The Sweet Pea Set: Joining the Society
In pursuit of excellence in sweet pea growing, I stumble upon the National Society of Sweet Peas. Join me in this world of affionados and
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Blackberries, Mist, and Magic: A September at Malus Farm
September at Malus Farm brims with blackberries, falling apples, secret damsons, and a storm that blushes roses pink. From squash rosti to surprise blossoms, join me in a garden alive with abundance, mystery, and a spaniel on the forage.
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Coveting My Neighbour's Globe Artichokes
Rain-splattered sweet peas, wild meadow paths, and stolen moments in hot hammock. Join me for a week of chaotic beauty in an English cottage garden where perfection is considered significantly overrated and self-seeders rule.
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Slug Patrol
Last year gardeners all over the UK suffered from slug overload. I urge you not to let slugs put you off growing dahlias - read on for my top tips and tricks for managing the slug population, all tried and tested over the years at Perch Hill.
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Delightful Things 1
A regular letter of delightful things from Laetitia Maklouf
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In which I stand indoors, and look out at the garden
This week has been one for hiding indoors. The beginning of the week too hot even for gentle hoeing. The end of the week brought thunderstorms and downpours. The week that had everything, including dilemmas about weeding, some beautiful light, and the perennial question: tidy hedges or happy bees?