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Impatiens downy mildew

By Pippa Greenwood in Plants
15 May 2013
It’s always great fun making Gardeners’ Question Time programmes. Sometimes it comes with an added bonus when we get to do a feature special... Continue reading...

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Growing honesty

By Kate Bradbury in Plants
10 May 2013
There are so few plants that do well in my small, shady garden, but those that do thrive deserve a medal. Continue reading...

Cuckoo flower

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Plants
07 May 2013
Sometimes the best things are the subtle things. A little rustle of wind through a tree, the distant knock-knocking of a thrush beating seven bells out of a snail... Continue reading...

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Damping off disease

By Pippa Greenwood in Plants
01 May 2013
Damping off disease is a nightmare during spring. As the exciting cycle of seed-sowing continues apace, this insidious disease is waiting in the wings. Continue reading...

Argentinian wildlife garden

By Kate Bradbury in Plants
26 April 2013
In Argentina I was lucky enough to meet Fabiana, a city garden designer with a dream for a simpler life in the country. Continue reading...

Spring jobs in the garden

By Pippa Greenwood in Plants
23 April 2013
At last, the longer daylight hours and a bit of full-strength April sunshine has pushed some life into my garden. Continue reading...

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Hostas and slugs

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Plants
23 April 2013
As spring finally springs and the soil warms up, we should address a very common hosta problem. Continue reading...

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Seed Club - spring in the greenhouse

By Sally Nex in Plants
03 April 2013
Well, thank goodness for greenhouses. I've practically been living in mine this month. Continue reading...

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Growing auriculas

By Kate Bradbury in Plants
22 March 2013
As a rule, I only grow plants that will benefit bees, moths and other pollinators. I do relax this rule, though, by growing auriculas. Continue reading...

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Plant diseases and busy Lizzies

By Adam Pasco in Plants
18 March 2013
Every so often in gardening, something happens that is a real game changer. I’ve seen some devastating tree diseases in my lifetime. Continue reading...

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