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Blind daffodils

By Pippa Greenwood in Plants
20 February 2013
The sun is shining and the daffodils are out. Nothing spells the start of spring like a mass of golden, trumpet-shaped narcissi. Continue reading...

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By Adam Pasco in Gardeners' musings
18 February 2013
This week I’ll get everything in place for early seed sowing. My sowing list includes greenhouse tomatoes, chillies and sweet peppers, plus a few half-hardy bedding varieties. Continue reading...

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Hedgehogs and foxes

By Kate Bradbury in Wildlife
14 February 2013
I recently visited the home of Sue Kidger, a hedgehog carer from Twickenham. As far as I’m aware she’s the only hedgehog carer in the south London area. Continue reading...

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Garden birds

By Richard Jones in Wildlife
13 February 2013
Hardly anything is moving and the various birds are huddled against the cold; like me they all seem to be thinking “come on, spring must be along soon”. Continue reading...

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Moths in the garden

By Kate Bradbury in Wildlife
12 February 2013
There are quite a few moths in my garden. I love seeing them feeding on plants at night, and finding their caterpillars amongst the foliage. Continue reading...

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Good things about February

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Gardeners' musings
12 February 2013
I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you this, but 28 days of cold wet yukkiness is hardly conducive to horticultural excitement. Continue reading...

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Planting to cut winter fuel bills

By Adam Pasco in Gardeners' musings
04 February 2013
Research now shows that in addition to its aesthetic and wildlife value, ivy and plants trained against buildings help screen and insulate them from the cooling effect of cold wind. Continue reading...

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