Gardeners Diary

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16 Oct 2014
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Gardening In October Presents Many Opportunities

Gardening in October presents many opportunities for the resilient gardener. If you can put up with the chilly starts and the numb fingers there are benefits to be had. The air is crisp and clear which allows sunlight to filter through, making gardening at this time of year a delight for the senses. There are many gardening tasks you can continue ...

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28 Mar 2014
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Calendar of Events - March

Has the sun made you think more about your garden? Have a look at our events around the country for inspiration Throughout March Camelia Festival, 10.30am – 4.00pm, Chiswick House The Camellias of Chiswick House are widely regarded as one of the finest Collections in the country. chgt.org.uk Throughout March Spring Spectacular, 12pm, Kew ...

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26 Mar 2014
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Things To Do In Your Garden - March

Spring is just around the corner: the days are getting longer, sunny days are becoming more frequent and many of you are tweeting pictures of your first bulbs appearing. March's jobs mainly consist of tidying up your garden, preparing the seedbeds and cutting back your winter shrubs - here are our experts tips: Plant snowdrops ready for ...

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19 Mar 2014
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Things To Do In Your Garden - April

Easter marks the start of the serious growing season for many gardeners. Indoor sown seeds are well into their growth now, whilst many crops can be sown directly into the ground – just watch out for the inevitable ‘April Showers’. Here are our top tips for April Dig a layer of compost into your beds Plant chitted potatoes outside ...

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14 Mar 2014
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Calendar of Events - February

There are always a variety of events happening around the country. See below our pick for this month Throughout FebruarySnowdrop Weekends, 11am – 4pm, Chippenham ParkSee a carpet of white in gardens of a listed House chippenhamgardens.co.uk 2nd FebruarySeedy Sunday, 10:30am – 4pm, Brighton Corn ExchangeUK's biggest and longest-running ...

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14 Feb 2014
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Things To do In Your Garden - February

Winter is coming to an end now and you should really be thinking about getting ready for the spring season. Here are our expert’s ‘must-do’ jobs for February Prepare your vegetable beds for sowing seeds. Mix well-rotted manure and garden compost to improve the soil texture. Sharpen tools such as secateurs and loppers - blunt tools can ...