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Suffolk train stations back in bloom
Colour has returned to Ipswich and Stowmarket train stations thanks to a partnership between train operator Abellio Greater Anglia, local seed and plant specialist Thompson & Morgan and Ipswich-based charity ActivLives.
Begonia trial – new obsession?
As part of a regular series, award-winning gardener Jean Willis explains her latest obsession with begonias and shares an honest account of the recent successes and failures in her fabulous container garden. If you’re looking for new begonia plants or fuchsias to try,...
Growing a fuchsia standard
Here’s how to train your own fuchsia plants into striking standards.
Getting the best from your fuchsias – our growing secrets revealed
Fuchsias will put on a good show with minimal care throughout the season, but for the best displays it pays to learn a few…
All Things Bright and Beautiful
After a busy week with barely a peep outside, I went into the garden this morning and felt a none-too-subtle shift from high summer towards early autumn. There I was last Sunday extolling the virtues of planting for late summer colour, marvelling at the fact that my...
It takes two – Fuchsia planting partners
The world is your oyster when it comes to choosing companion plants to go alongside your fuchsias. The seasonal tender…
Low-maintenance outdoor plants for busy gardeners
Plants are beautiful decorations for your garden, and luckily there are many of those which are easy to care for if you have a busy lifestyle. There are plenty of varieties that don't need staking, frequent deadheading and dividing, complicated pruning, or excessive...
How To Live Happily Ever After With Your Indoor Plants
Gone are the days when plants were restricted to balconies or gardens. In modern decor, they are being given a place in the drawing-room, the kitchen, and even the bedroom. Apart from adding to the beauty of your indoor spaces, plants also purify the air and make the...