Review: Wild About Weeds by Jack Wallington
Like most gardeners, I’m in a constant battle against weeds. Dandelions pepper my lawn, bindweed wraps itself around my plants . . .
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Review: ‘The Artist’s Garden’ by Jackie Bennett
Ahead of her visit to the 2019 Cheltenham Literature Festival, I’ve been leafing through ‘The Artist’s Garden’ by Jackie Bennett. . . .
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Review: A Nation in Bloom by Matthew Biggs
You can’t garden for long without coming across the Royal Horticultural Society. Be it annual flower shows such as Chelsea, . . .
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Review: The Almanac by Lia Leendertz
Want to know how dew is formed, what the July night sky will show, or the gardening jobs for October? . . .
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Review: Urban Arboreal by Michael Jordan
I’m lucky enough to live in a town where trees are an integral part of the street scene. Few roads . . .
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Review: Great British Gardeners by Vanessa Berridge
Living and working in the Cotswolds, I’m well aware of the weight of gardening history. We’ve rare examples of horticultural . . .
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Review: Garden Style by Selina Lake
The style credentials of Selina Lake’s latest book are clear before you turn the first page. A cut away book . . .
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Review: The Book of Seeds by Dr Paul Smith
Seeds never cease to amaze me. Mixed with just a water and soil, and sometimes warmth, the driest, most shrivelled . . .
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Review: Wild Mocktails and Healthy Cocktails by Lottie Muir
There’s always something appealing about a cocktail. Colourful, often beautifully dressed and served in a fancy glass, they shout fun . . .
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Review: Secret Gardens of East Anglia by Barbara Segall
It’s always surprised me how little known East Anglia is. As a student, I got tired of explaining the location . . .
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