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Keep blooming ’til New Year
From vibrant poinsettias to the obvious Christmas cacti, giving pot plants as a festive gift shows no signs of losing . . .
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All change at Hidcote
Glyn Jones is leaving Hidcote Manor Garden after 16 years of leading the gardens team. He is going to be . . .
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Please, Santa, can I have . . .
Unlike some of my nearest and dearest, gardening friends and family are easy when it comes to buying presents. Newcomers . . .
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Learn from the experts
One of the best ways of learning is to consult an expert and there are plenty of opportunities for gardeners . . .
Read moreDegree of success
The unique history of Painswick Rococo Garden has been put to good use by head gardener Steve Quinton. It . . .
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All change at Rococo
When Painswick Rococo Garden closed its gates to the last of the 2015 visitors it signalled more than just the . . .
Read moreReview: The Sceptical Gardener by Ken Thompson
Don’t judge a book . . . Despite being a paid-up member of the ‘don’t judge a book by its . . .
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Christmas turns copper
Innovative Gloucestershire florist Hans Haverkamp is predicting a move away from the traditional when it comes to Christmas colours this . . .
Read moreRHS names designers
The RHS is to work with two of the country’s top designers on plans for its new flagship garden and . . .
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