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Plants

Here you’ll find an array of botanical information. Plant profiles, origin stories, obscure facts and practical tips for growing and harvesting plants.

Gardening Series, How-to, Plants

A comprehensive guide to planting & growing spring bulbs | Autumn gardening

A complete guide to which spring bulbs, and how to plant and grow them, this autumn.

How-to, Plants

How to grow strawberries from runners

A guide on growing strawberries from runners in autumn.

Guides, Plants

Autumn seed sowing guide | Vegetables & flowers to sow in autumn

Seed sowing is one of the most important jobs in the autumn garden. It’s time to sow winter vegetables and hardy annual flowers. This autumn seed sowing guide outlines what to sow in your autumn garden and the methods you can use to guarantee successful germination.

Guides, Plants

Cut & come again annual flowers to plant for autumn colour

A comprehensive guide on growing the best cut and come again flowers for autumn.

Guides, How-to, Plants

How to grow & keep your sweet peas flowering all summer long

A guide to growing and retaining your sweet pea flowers all summer long

People, Plants

Growing together: On Mel Adams’ pollination garden

How Mel Adams offers cover and shelter for not just honey bees and bumblebees, but other insects that benefit from a green, floral-filled, chemical-free garden space.

Guides, How-to, Plants

How to create a pollinator-friendly garden

No matter the size of the garden, every gardener can contribute to successful pollination by providing important food sources and habitats for pollinators.