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Have you ever wondered what happens to your seeds before you buy the packets in the shops? This month, the Garden.Help team have been out and about looking at how seeds are developed and tested to give you the best possible results.
Mr Fothergill's, based in Cambridgeshire, have a trials area next to their headquarters where they grow a sample of all the seeds they sell as well as new varieties that may make it to retail in the future. They say that by testing everything, they know in advance if customers might experience an issue with certain seeds for, say, the weather that year. They can also go out into the field and look at their own trial if a customer reports a p...Read More
Blenheim Palace has teamed up with pioneering British artist and television presenter Jay Jay Burridge for the premiere of his latest exhibition, Dinosaurs Are Forever, one of the most unique events to ever feature at Britain’s Greatest Palace.
Dinosaurs Are Forever opened this week at the UNESCO World Heritage Site and will run until 1st November 2026.
The outdoor experience, located in the grounds of the visitor attraction in Oxfordshire, the birthplace of dinosaurs, will feature five incredible 9 metres long reimagined Megalosaurus skeletons. Visitors can discover the magnificent life-size sculptures along the pathway, which follows on from the Lower Water Terraces, with views of the South Lawn, at Blenheim...Read More
As the season progresses, the new shoots on shrubs start to become brown (woody) instead of green. At this point, they can be taken as semi-ripe cuttings. The extra strength means that the cuttings are less likely to wilt before they produce roots.
As summer arrives, gardens across the UK become some of the busiest wildlife hotspots in the country. While many homeowners spend hours keeping lawns perfectly trimmed and borders looking immaculate, woodlands.co.uk reveals five simple ways to turn your garden into a wildlife haven because a little imperfection could be exactly what nature needs.
From leaving a wild corner to creating a mini wildlife hotel, small changes can provide essential food, water and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies, hedgehogs and countless other garden visitors. Anton Baskerville, wildlife expert at ...Read More
Featuring both Eco and Turbo modes, you can choose quieter, extended trimming with Eco mode at 7000rpm or opt for the more powerful Turbo mode at ...Read More
Longwood Gardens is a world-famous botanical garden and horticultural display garden located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States. Renowned for its grand conservatories, elaborate fountains, and diverse plant collections, it is considered one of the premier public gardens in the world.
Early autumn pumpkin from your garden combined with fragrant sage makes a creamy, comforting risotto.
Ingredients:
Method:
Sauté onion and pumpkin in butter, add rice, stir. Gradually add stock, stir until absorbed. Add sage and parmesan, season, and serve.
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Storage: Refrigerate 2 days; reheat gently.
Order spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils, crocuses, and Alliums ready for planting in autumn.
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Clear empty vegetable beds and cover them with compost or a weed-suppressing membrane if leaving them empty.
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Keep greenhouse plants well-ventilated, but start closing vents on cooler evenings to retain some daytime heat.
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Pronounced: Cann-a
Also known as: Canna lily
Cannas are tender, rhizomatous perennials, grown for their exotic appearance. They have big, paddle-blade shaped leaves in colours from darkest red to yellow through shades of orange, often mixed together. The flowers are produced on tall stems in mid summer and may be red, orange or yellow.
Where does it like to grow?
Needs a moist, but well-drained, soil in a hot, sunny spot. They grow well in containers as long as they are kept watered.
How do I care for it?
Trim faded flowers back to a side shoot so more buds can develop. They need protection over winter and can be relocated (container) or lifted and stored in a dry, frost-free place.
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