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It’s June, the risk of frost has passed, and it’s time to bring bedding plants out of the protection of the greenhouse and into the garden. Here’s how to get the best out of your bedding plant displays this summer. For many gardeners, just the word ‘bedding’ brings on a shudder. It’s synonymous with thoughts of gaudy displays of carpet bedding, as seen in parks, straight from the Victorian era of gardening. Not many of us want that kind of b
Monty explains how to care for your tomato crop, especially if you’re going away on holiday. He removes sideshoots, ties in stems and uses potassium-rich comfrey leaves to mulch the soil. He also offers tips on what to do if you don’t have anyone to water your crop, and explains why harvesting ripe tomatoes is the key to ensuring a continuous crop.
More and more of us are welcoming wildlife into our gardens by putting up bird boxes, digging ponds, and planting bee-friendly flowers. But this warm welcome often stops at the veg patch, where wildlife is seen as the enemy, and banished from all but the wildest corners. It’s no surprise. For years, gardening advice has revolved around the idea of the gardener vs the pest, and nowhere has this been more stressed than on the vegetable plot. We’re warned against ‘cabbage’ white butterflies
Located in the stunning Dorset countryside, and showcasing more than 1,500 varieties of fragrant plants, is Keyneston Mill botanic garden. This 50-acre site is a delight for the senses, with the formal gardens dedicated to celebrating plants from different perfume categories, many to trial for use in fragrances. Here, the gardeners at Keyneston Mill share their tips for how you can fill your own garden with fragrance. You can also visit Keyneston Mill, with your 2-for-1 card – find out