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Leading exotic plant expert Mike Clifford and his wife Tina have raised almost £2,000 to fund the development of a new sensory garden at multi award-winning charitable garden centre Chestnut Nursery in Poole.
Despite the challenges of back-to-back heatwaves, Mike and Tina ensured their Botanical Jungle Garden was in unbe-leaf-ably pristine condition so it could open to the public four times during the scorching summer – with entry fees donated to Chestnut.
Plant collector and propagator Mike, who has been featured on BBC Gardeners' World and in Amateur Gardening magazine, has amassed a treasured collection of thousands of rare and unusual plants from all over the world, which have taken root in the gardens...Read More
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
Some types of lily form tiny embryo bulbs in the leaf axils on the stem as the season progresses. These may be shed naturally or spread as the stem collapses at the end of the season. If you wish to increase your collection or share the plants with friends, it is worth harvesting the bulbils to sow.
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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 T...Read More
The QS2500 features auto-feed and reverse controls, facilitating straightforward operation. Jams can be easily cleared using the reverse function, ensuring an uninterrupted shredding process.
The shred ...Read More
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Fresh autumn cabbage and garden apples combine in a crunchy, tangy slaw perfect for lunch or sides.
Ingredients:
Method:
Mix cabbage and apple, stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, and seasoning. Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Storage: Refrigerate 2-3 days.
Scarify lawns with a spring-tined rake to remove thatch and moss, then top-dress with lawn sand or seed.
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Bring tender houseplants and succulents back indoors before overnight temperatures drop below 10'C.
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Pick any remaining green tomatoes at the end of the month to ripen indoors on a sunny windowsill or in a drawer with a banana.
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Pronounced: Track-el-o-sperm-um
Also known as: Star jasmine
An evergreen, twining climber for a warm, sheltered spot. The perfume of the star-shaped white flowers will fill the air. The glossy leaves may turn red in winter or if the plant is dry in summer. Yellow or pink flowering forms are also available
Where does it like to grow?
Prefers a warm, sheltered wall to flower well. It may need winter protection in colder areas. Grow against a trellis or other frame, but it can support itself without constant tying in.
How do I care for it?
Remove old leaves as they are shed in spring to make way for the new growth.
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