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Your wildlife month
January can be a very difficult month, as days are still short and temperatures can plummet. Natural sources of food are in short supply, making life challenging for birds. Keep feeders clean and topped up with calorie-rich foods such as sunflower hearts.
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January 2023
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10 great no-cost garden getaways
Taking a thrifty staycation or short-haul break this year? Then be sure to plan in a visit to one of these fantastic, free-entry gardens
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January 2023
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Flowering house plants Blooms with staying power
In the second part of our new series, Sarah Gerrard-Jones unveils a range of great-value house plants that will give you flowers for months on end
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January 2023
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How to be a thrifty grower
We start the year as we mean to go on with our Thrifty Grower campaign to help you garden in a money-conscious way and make the £££s go further. Here's a taste of what's coming up, with tips and advice so you can get cracking right now
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January 2023
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Make wildlife at home
Winter is a key time to help wildlife. Monty shares his experience of welcoming wildlife into his garden, whether it's feeding a multitude of birds or choosing not to tidy up borders in the winter
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January 2023
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2 for 1 entry City escapes
There's still much to see with the 2 for 1 Entry Card as autumn begins to set in this month we discover days out just a stone’s throw from major city centres
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November 2022
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We love December
The last month of the year: another four seasons over and they have been a bit of a rollercoaster (not just horticulturally).
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December 2022
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Fresh from the plot
With the arrival of chilly weather, this season’s crops are all but over... with the exception of Rekha’s precious saffron harvest perfect for her deliciously warming cardamom loaf
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November 2022
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Time for new ground rules
The soil beneath our feet is home to billions of unseen life forms that just love to make plants happy. Stephanie Hafferty shows how we can all give them a helping hand by protecting our soil
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November 2022
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House plants going big!
Huge indoor plants have never been more popular. S House-plant expert Joe Bagley shares his advice on buying, growing and caring for these green giants
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November 2022
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Pot up these warming wonders
Give your patio, doorstep or balcony a colourful boost with these seasonal pot combinations from Bob Purnell
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November 2022
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OUR QUEEN REMEMBERED
Reflecting on The Queen’s lifelong love of the natural world, Alan Titchmarsh remembers his gardening encounters with our late sovereign
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November 2022
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My search for hidden Venice
It may be defined by its relationship with water, but the iconic Italian city is also home to some of Europe's elusive gardens - escape with Monty as he takes a journey to discover its secluded treasures
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November 2022
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Savour the season
Autumn's not a time to tidy up and put your garden to bed for winter, says Adam. Embrace the season and revive your planting to bring interest for months to come
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November 2022
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The peat ban spotlight Switches to growers
Our roundup of the month's latest gardening news and views
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November 2022
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Carex
It divides opinion, but this versatile sedge is ready to add interest to any garden, says Graham Rice
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November 2022
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We love November
The pumpkins of Halloween are now just sadly decomposing memories on doorsteps across the land, and the spirit of Christmas though looming and quite apparent In our supermarket aisles) is not yet at full volume. This is a restful month where the first cold spells will come to dislodge the last of the autumn colour, and we can tuck it neatly away to make compost and leafmould for next season. It is still warm enough for comfortable gardening, yet the weeds have stopped growing and our lawns have settled into winter. Enjoy the quiet it won't last long!
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November 2022
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Bounty on a budget - SEED SOWING
In this fifth of a six-part series, expert grower Sally Nex shows how to get the most out of your plot, with advice on seed sowing now so you can be one step ahead for next year's harvests
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September 2022
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Designer style for tiny spaces
Small-space solutions aren't the first things that spring to mind when you think of the world's grandest flower show, but Chelsea 2022 was packed with ideas for tiny plots. We scoured the show for the best, finding clever ideas for containers, seating, water, homegrown crops and more.
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September 2022
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A French tradition
Whether you're visiting vineyards or bringing the magic of France to your own back garden, the great outdoors is the perfect place to taste the love with LU biscuits
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September 2022
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PLANTS WITH PURPOSE Part 6: Shade
Not sure what to plant in shade? Then follow nature's lead, says Carol Klein, as she selects fabulous plants adapted to low light
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September 2022
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Beacons of spring
As we leave summer behind, it's time to plan ahead, says Monty - and guarantee early colour in late winter and all spring by planting bulbs. Follow his guide to starting now for best results
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September 2022
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Your ultimate cut flower guide
Bring the garden into your home with Louise Curley's guide to growing, cutting and arranging homegrown flowers. In this first of a two-part series, she looks at what to snip in the garden, how to condition stems and the best dahlias for the vase
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August 2022
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Bounty on a budget
PART 4- Continuing her six-part series, veg growing expert Sally Nex looks at how to pick your crops at just the right time, stay ahead of garden pests, and save seed for next year
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August 2022
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Fresh from the plot
This month Rekha is basking in the warmth of late summer, as her crops ripen for harvest. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, it's time to make a batch of deliciously spicy sweetcorn scones
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August 2022
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Call of the wild
Want to try a more natural way of gardening but not sure where to start? Sally Nex explores rewilding on a small scale and offers easy first steps
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August 2022
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Where do I start? Water features
PART 11 Getting started
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August 2022
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COOKING UP A TREAT
With hazy, lazy days gliding into balmy August nights, now is the perfect time to cook and enjoy your meals outdoors. Let Adam Frost be your guide as he looks at the very best ways to cook in your garden, from fire pits and barbecues, to stoves and pizza ovens
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August 2022
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Pots for summer impact
In the final instalment of her summer container series, Arit shows us how to plant up a display teeming with seasonal colour and punch
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August 2022
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PLANTS WITH PURPOSE
Part 6: Trees
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