Gardens
Sankey: Guide to growing and harvesting tomatoes
March 29th 2012
There is nothing more rewarding than a plate full of your own tomatoes grown from your garden. Luckily, tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, especially if the British weather behaves itself...
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Gardening with Roddy Llewellyn
November 21st 2011
Gardens must have something to say for themselves at this time of year as well
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
The pleasure gardens of Moor Park
October 12th 2011
Moor Park is breathtaking in its beauty but this is a place for laughter and fun, rather than show, says Sharon Chilcott
World’s first living billboard made entirely of British flowers
August 26th 2011
Shoppers in London were treated to quite a sight today, as a billboard made entirely of living flowers was revealed outside the Westfield Shopping Centre...
Roddy Llewellyn feels winter coming on
August 22nd 2011
Why is it that time appears to whizz past so fast? Now that we enter the first of the months that end in ‘ber’ it is time to start thinking about putting the garden to bed for the winter. The sooner this is done, the better
The Gardens of Holme Lacy
August 8th 2011
Many renowned landscape designers are thought to have influenced the layout of the grounds around Holme Lacy House since the mansion was completed in 1674 by the 3rd Viscount Scudamore on land which had been in his family since 1354
Roddy Llewellyn’s gardening advice
May 17th 2011
Roddy Llewellyn sings the praises of the tender geranium
Hire a hedgehog
April 14th 2011
Having trouble with slugs eating your plants? Then recruit a spiky friend to see them off, says Roddy Llewellyn
Roddy Llewellyn's April Garden
March 23rd 2011
Check dietary requirements when you’re treating your plants to dinner
Roddy Llewellyn's February Garden
January 19th 2011
Is your garden giving you enough at this time of the year?
Roddy Llewellyn's February Garden
January 19th 2011
Is your garden giving you enough at this time of the year?
Roddy Llewellyn's January Garden
December 20th 2010
A few years ago I was walking down a smart street in Notting Hill and saw a flower seller on the pavement
Roddy Llewellyn’s November garden
October 18th 2010
"Take your time – a sawn off branch cannot be stuck on again"
Roddy Llewellyn’s October garden
September 17th 2010
October is an excellent time for planting fritillaries. For the gardener who likes showy flowers, Fritillaria imperialis is the best choice
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