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The insects have gone berserk

By Richard Jones in Wildlife
For anyone who thought the cold winter might have been a bit harsh for wildlife, I hope the recent heatwave has been an eye-opener. I've certainly never seen so much insect life in April before. Continue reading...
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Bluebells

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Plants
The entire woodland floor is pretty much carpeted with the things and the air filled with the faint scent of their flowers [...] Continue reading...
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Bank holiday gardening jobs

By Kate Bradbury in Gardeners' musings
Like many gardeners up and down the country, I'll be indulging in a spot of gardening this bank holiday weekend. Continue reading...
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Dealing with aphids

By Pippa Greenwood in Grow & eat
The outcome of the prolonged cold remains to be seen, yet I'm convinced that the aphids starting breeding earlier than ever this year. Continue reading...
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Growing rhubarb

By Adam Pasco in Grow & eat
Putting bread and butter pudding to one side, I have two favourite puddings made with supplies from my garden - gooseberry fool and rhubarb crumble. Continue reading...
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Growing veg in containers

By Kate Bradbury in Grow & eat
The Gardeners' World Grow Yourself Healthy campaign is all about growing your own fruit and veg - no matter how much space or experience you have. Continue reading...
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Breeding newts

By Richard Jones in Wildlife
One of our cats sat motionless on the edge of the pond today, head drooped down almost touching the water as if he were asleep. But the occasional tic gave him away... Continue reading...
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Growing bamboo

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Plants
Bamboos can be divided into lectomorphs (which do run) and pachymorphs (which tend to clump). Both forms have specific uses and benefits. Continue reading...
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Grow Yourself Healthy 2011

By Adam Pasco in Grow & eat
Last year, Gardeners' World magazine ran a campaign called Grow Yourself Healthy, encouraging readers to grow their own fruit and veg. The campaign was so successful we're bringing it back... Continue reading...
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Growing herbs

By Kate Bradbury in Grow & eat
If I only had one container or window box, I would fill it with herbs. Fresh herbs are a joy to cook with, they smell good, their flowers are loved by bees... Continue reading...
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