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Time now to enjoy your garden. In May, keep an eye out for unwelcome late frosts, have your hoe handy …

By April, Spring has definitely arrived! From a faltering start, life in the garden is now clear to see and …

Most of us know that the plants and herbs in our garden are capable of amazing things; all very well …

March has finally arrived; the gardening year is now underway. Weather permitting, get digging. There is no need to double …

Enjoying home grown soft fruits from your garden is one of the Summer’s pleasures. Soft fruit is easy to grow, …

The Christmas and New Year celebrations are over, now that January is here, you can start thinking about planning for …

November is here so it’s time to prepare for the cold weather. Wrap up well and get outside. Prepare for …

Boycott the green bin! Many local authorities collect garden waste, although some, like mine now make an annual charge. The …

If we are lucky, we may still get to sit out in October. If not, here are some jobs to …

Home composting is environmentally friendly and will save you money while helping your garden to grow. Home composting There is …

Although the days are getting shorter, you can still enjoy September in the garden. There are though a number of …

August and we are at the peak of the growing season. Although holidays may be on your mind, there is …

Guest contribution from Compost Direct Considered creating a vegetable patch in summer but think you’ve left it too late? We …

Research carried out at the Karonlinska University Hospital in Stockholm has revealed that gardening and DIY may help you live …