PLACES TO VISIT, HORTICULTURAL SHOWS, COOL GARDENS
RHS gardens January and February events
Walk away the winter cobwebs
January events
5–20 January: Rob Munday Art Exhibition, RHS Garden Wisley
The Little Black Gallery brings holographic artist Rob Munday’s hyper-realistic photo...
FEATURED PLANTS AND FLOWER SEEDS
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ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, COMMENT
Big Garden Birdwatch 2019 – sign up now
World's biggest wildlife survey, January 26-28
Now in its 40th year, the world's biggest wildlife survey will take place next month but you need to...
How to care for Poinsettias
World Poinsettia Day, December 12
More than six million Poinsettias are sold every year in the UK, most to die a slow, horrible death, mostly...
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Best multi-branching sunflowers
Size isn't everything - go for multiple flowerers
In late summer, you reap the rewards of growing sunflowers, with the traditional huge yellow heads nodding...
Amaryllis disease: red blotch
Red streaks and patches are bad news for bulbs - caused by fungus
“What pretty leaf variegation!” This was my first thought when my five...
Portable greenhouse for small gardens
Waltons' 12 shelf design has a year's guarantee
I'm always on the lookout for products that are suitable for small gardens, are keenly priced and...
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Year of the Carrot 2019
Best carrots for pots, beginners and good health
It’s sure to get the thumbs up from Bugs Bunny… 2019 has been designated the Year of...
Growing super hot chillies
Get sowing in heat in January
I'm no lover of hot chillies but my stepson Ali must have no tastebuds left. He is obsessed and...
RECIPES AND DEALING WITH GLUTS
