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I recently visited the community orchard at Haggerston Park. It makes a lovely little wildlife sanctuary amidst the concrete of built-up Hackney: all fruit trees, wildflowers and long grass. It's also home to a few ornamental plants, including pot

holidays abroad. We’ve angels made from shells and a reindeer recycled from drink cans, each reminding us of an enjoyable holiday from the past.Out in the garden, I always use netting to try and keep blackbirds from a branch of my female holly bush, so

hat of clear plastic bag over the top to keep in the moisture. They should germinate on the kitchen windowsill, between the cookery books and the fruit bowl.I can feel the gardening season revving up into the next gear. By this time next month, I