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7 hardwood cuttings to take in January for free plants
One of the best ways to bag yourself new plants without buying them? Work out which hardwood cuttings to take…
5 easy winter wildlife projects to do with the kids
It might feel like it’s too cold to get out in the garden, but if your kids are as feral…
These vegetables benefit from frost and snow, say experts
If vegetables are growing in your garden right now, you’re probably wincing at the bitter weather that crept up on…
Meet the unexpected ‘it’ flower of 2026 for garden borders
Garden trends have a habit of sneaking up on us, and the unexpected ‘it’ flower of 2026 is a perfect…
This is the biggest risk to newly planted trees in January
If you’ve just added a new tree to your garden, or you’re thinking about planting one, it’s worth knowing about…
5 flowers to sow indoors in January for early blooms
It might be cold (freezing) outside, but garden preparations for 2026 start now – and there are actually several flowers…
I tried a window box subscription service
Is there anything better than a beautiful window box overflowing with foliage and flowers to brighten up a dull window?…
What to do with your old Christmas tree to help wildlife
The baubles are down, the tinsel and fairy lights packed away, and the empty Christmas tree stood in the corner…
Easy winter cuttings to take now for free plants
There are many benefits to taking cuttings in winter. It is a really reliable and simple method of propagation, and…
Can you plant trees in winter? 3 of the best benefits
It’s the perfect season to get dormant plants in the ground, from fruit bushes to winter flowers – but can…
The wildlife-friendly jobs I’m doing before it turns icy
As the temperature drops and we get cosy inside the house, it’s worth sparing a thought for the local wildlife…
Can you compost a Christmas tree? What you need to know
If you’ll be taking your Christmas tree down soon and you opted for a real one this year, you might…