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My Real life: Hanna Kinsella's March column
Nowruz Mobarak! March is always an exciting time in the Persian community as it marks the first day of spring and therefore our Persian New Year - Norooz. This year the family and I will be attending a black-tie event at the Hilton in Manchester
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A year in the life of a wildflower meadow: Beginnings
Fancy creating your own wildflower meadow? With all the benefits to the planet and pollinators – as well as the feeling of wellbeing it’ll bring you – now might be the time to act on that urge Spring has arrived, and everywhere early flowering
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Why you should consider blue flowers for your garden
Colour enhances our world and in the garden, it can bring areas to life; the different tones imbuing a range of emotions, from soothing to stimulating while bringing a sense of depth and perspective. Never a static display, the effect changes in
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Designing into zones has married modern with rural at this country garden
When designer Emily Crowley-Wroe was brought in to create a garden at a Cotswold cottage near Chipping Norton, she was faced with linking it to both a modern extension and rural surroundings. Her solution was to divide the one-acre plot into three
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As demand for houseplants soars: What are the best and hardiest plants for your home?
Bringing a bit of nature and greenery into your life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing, so it’s little wonder houseplants became popular during lockdown. But according to new figures, the trend is still going strong. Tesco has
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Expert tips on growing your own wildflower meadow
The environmental benefits of keeping a little space wild within your garden are well known, but how to ensure the area flourishes? Fancy creating a dreamy meadow this year, wafting with colour and alive with bees and butterflies? Now is a great
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King Charles's gardener shares how to get your garden ready for Spring
A senior gardener to King Charles has shared how to get your garden ready for Spring. There's no better time to start preparing your garden for better weather now that Winter is on its way out. Jack Stocks, the King's senior garden, has worked
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Experience the glory of spring clematis with a visit to Adswood in Mollington
One of my favourite tasks early in the year is to look through the little yellow book produced by the National Garden Scheme and put some dates in the diary for garden visits. It’s an opportunity to meet up with old friends, make new ones and enjoy
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The best plants to plant for early spring
The garden in early spring is full of promise; many plants are beginning to stir from their winter slumber, whilst others like Primroses and Pulmonaria are already in flower, and the fresh air is filled with scent from early flowering trees and shrubs
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10 things to do in the garden in the month of March
10 things to do in the garden during March Potato crop First and second earlies can be planted out now in containers or bags which are easy to roll up as the shoots grow. Fill with a layer of compost, add the chitted potatoes and then another
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The gardening legacy at a 100 year old National Trust property in Devon
A hundred years ago, a famous family created their holiday home at Kingswear. Coleton Fishacre is now in the care of the National Trust, but the D’Oyly Carte legacy is still felt in its historic garden, as head gardener James Grainger reveals As
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Inspiration for a new growing season: gardening tips for March
There is something different in the air, listen carefully and you may hear it whispering on the breeze. Go outside, and you’ll be greeted by joyful daffodils, with their trumpet like heads all nodding with excitement. In the trees, birds rehearse their
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Use bulbs to paint scenes and vignettes on your garden canvas
Bulbs are little energy powerhouses, lying dormant below ground and then bursting forth in an array of colours and forms. And nothing can beat bulbs for maximum colour impact in spring. Daffodils are the best known, most adaptable and at their peak
