PLACES TO VISIT, HORTICULTURAL SHOWS, COOL GARDENS
RHS London shows to move
Poor visitor numbers mean events relocate to RHS gardens
High costs and poor visitor numbers have led the RHS to move three of its five...
FEATURED PLANTS AND FLOWER SEEDS
GARDENING NEWS, PRODUCTS, REVIEWS
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, COMMENT
Big Butterfly Count 2018
The count is on now - finishes August 12
It’s vital that we keep account of butterfly numbers every year, especially during these times of...
Why you should use nematodes as pest control
Protect dahlias, ornamentals and crops organically
Dahlias have enjoyed a huge surge in popularity in our gardens and it’s heartbreaking when all your efforts are ruined...
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
New hardneck garlic Czech Mate
Exclusive autumn-planting garlic ideal for container growing
Hoping to have a bash at growing autumn-planting garlic in containers - I'll let you know how it...
A glut of apricots!
Bumper crop plus warning of Prunus diseases
I feel like I've been living on apricots for most of the last week. My tree, Kioto, was...
D.T. Brown’s record-breaking year
Veg seeds and plants plus seed potatoes boost sales
I'm delighted to hear that in these troubled times for horticulture, it's been a bumper year...
GARDENING JOBS, TECHNIQUES, MY GARDEN
5 gardening jobs August 11-17
Keep picking beans
Harvest French and runner beans little and often to prevent them from setting seed. Pick runner beans regularly to prevent them becoming stringy and to make...
A glut of apricots!
Bumper crop plus warning of Prunus diseases
I feel like I've been living on apricots for most of the last week. My tree, Kioto, was...
5 gardening jobs August 4-10
Prune climbing and rambling roses
Prune climbing and rambling roses that do not repeat flower or produce attractive hips, once the flowers have finished.
Increase your stock...
