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Gardening, Nature & Wildlife

Plants that go the extra mile!

At this time of year I always appreciate those plants that did lovely things in spring or summer – delicate spring blossom or glorious summer flowers for instance – but now give a little bit more into autumn and winter. They’re like the best type of friend, those who go the extra mile for you when you weren’t expecting it! Plants with 2+ seasons of … Continue reading Plants that go the extra mile!

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Gardening

Why you should never be without Alliums

Happy New Year! I’ve just completed some tardy bulb planting, the very last ones. I was experiencing mild but niggling guilt each time I went into the shed and those unopened packets started at me accusingly. Really, they should have gone into the ground and pots earlier, but they were a December gift, and they will still come up next spring, perhaps just a little … Continue reading Why you should never be without Alliums

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