Review: A Flower A Day
In the wrong hands, A Flower A Day could have been little more than an extended plant catalogue – informative . . .
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In the wrong hands, A Flower A Day could have been little more than an extended plant catalogue – informative . . .
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It’s just as well I read Grasping the Nettle holed up in my study as I found myself frequently laughing . . .
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There’s no doubt that ‘no dig’ gardening is becoming more popular. I’m increasingly hearing it talked about by gardeners and . . .
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I guessed reading How to Grow the Flowers would give me some must-grow varieties, hints on cultivation and tips for . . .
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I find it hard enough choosing Cotswold gardens when asked for recommendations so making a list when there are no . . .
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No garden site is perfect but mine has a couple of particularly tricky issues. It slopes steeply at one end . . .
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Cookery books are meant to inspire but rarely to entertain. From the Veg Patch succeeds on both counts with tempting . . .
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A couple of new books that landed on my desk have got me thinking about the unsung heroes of horticulture. . . .
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I tend to see a lot of roses on my garden visits, particularly in the Cotswolds. Creating a garden without . . .
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I get a lot of gardening books to review, most of them interesting and informative but every now and then . . .
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