Loving lichen

An appreciation of the silver, moss-like growth that adorns our garden walls, pots, ornaments and plants


Get ready for winter

It might be mid-October but that doesn’t mean it’s time to lay down tools. Instead, here are 10 very good reasons to get busy in the garden this week . . .



Dahlias in fashion

Varieties to plant and tips on keeping them happy and flowering




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The Counter Ruck

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