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Why Melanie Taylor has more than 50 roses in her garden
Melanie Taylor of Hazelwood Plantscapes has just been shortlisted for a Garden Media Guild Award sponsored by T&M – The Alan Titchmarsh New Talent of the Year Award 2024. Following a change in career from the tech sector, Melanie has spent the last two years...
Ultimate guide to perennials
Perennials are beautiful and versatile plants. Read Carol Bartlett’s tried and tested advice for caring for them here.
Winter bedding plants masterclass: best expert content
Winter bedding is an easy way to introduce colour to your garden in the coldest months of the year. With so many vibrant colours and forms to choose from, these hardy plants are sure to cheer you up on even the shortest of days.
Grow your own onion sets and save money
Depending on the time of year, you’ll need to choose from autumn-planting or spring-planting onion sets. Here’s a quick summary of each to help you decide.
The ultimate guide to preserving fresh produce
Here we take a look at five different ways to make the most of your fruit and vegetable plants by preserving the surplus for future use.
Winter shrubs masterclass: best expert content
Is your garden short of winter colour? Take inspiration from these expert independent gardeners and find out how to enjoy heady floral scent, garlands of berries, colourful stems and interesting foliage throughout the coldest and darkest months of the year.
Shrubs masterclass: best expert content
Whether you want evergreen structure, winter colour or container shrubs to liven up your patio, here’s everything you need to help you choose, plant, prune and care for your shrubs.
Cucumber pickle recipe
Cucumber pickle recipe Elizabeth McMahon from Ayrshire has sent in this cucumber pickle, which is great for using up a glut of cucumbers. Elizabeth says "It is very easy to make and delicious served with cold chicken any cold meat and salad - any left over...