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Baby blue tits

By Kate Bradbury in Wildlife
29 June 2012
I was clearing dead plants from my shed’s green roof when I heard the call of baby blue tits... Continue reading...

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By Pippa Greenwood in Gardeners' musings
26 June 2012
[...] this year, many of us have been disappointed with the performance of our seeds. I’m sure the quality is just as good as usual, but many have failed to germinate, often despite repeated sowing. Continue reading...

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Growing herbs

By Adam Pasco in Grow & eat
26 June 2012
When it comes to flavour, herbs are particularly valuable. No kitchen garden would be complete without them. Continue reading...

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Aphids and their predators

By Kate Bradbury in Wildlife
22 June 2012
For the last week I have mainly been playing with aphids and their predators. It all started when I did a bit of weeding at the allotment... Continue reading...

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Parakeets

By Richard Jones in Wildlife
20 June 2012
[...] when a flock of ring-necked parakeets screech their way over the chimney pots, I may as well be looking up at a squadron of flying saucers. They are so very alien. Continue reading...

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Growing lupins

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Plants
18 June 2012
The lupin (Lupinus) is a much loved classic English cottage garden flower: not very long lived but pretty easy to grow nonetheless. Continue reading...

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Scent and memory

By Kate Bradbury in Gardeners' musings
15 June 2012
Walking around the RHS Plant Marquee at Gardeners' World Live this week brought back many childhood memories. Continue reading...

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Wet weather on the veg plot

By Pippa Greenwood in Grow & eat
12 June 2012
Like so many other gardeners right now I’m despairing, so I think I'll have a good moan and see if it helps. Continue reading...

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Gardeners' World Live 2012

By Adam Pasco in Gardeners' musings
11 June 2012
For one week each year, the NEC in Birmingham becomes my home as it plays host to BBC Gardeners' World Live. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year [...] Continue reading...

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Plants for a green roof

By Kate Bradbury in Plants
08 June 2012
When I look at my green roof, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry [...] it looks very lush and green, but I wish I’d never planted those red campions. Continue reading...

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