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The Scottish Parliament’s Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group, which brings together industry professionals and Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), hosted Rural Affairs Minister Jim Fairlie MSP on Tuesday afternoon for an engaging discussion on the sector’s opportunities and challenges. Also attending the group meeting, of which the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the…
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I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It’s a beautifully private outdoor space, with a mix of sun and shade areas, a big display of containers, a couple of small potted trees, some climbers to disguise the boundaries, and plenty…
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These small backyard ideas will help you transform your space, whether you want to host a barbecue or sip your morning coffee in the summer shade. It just takes a bit of creative thinking to make the most of your yard, patio, or balcony. Start by making a list of priorities for the space, and…
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Van Attas Greenhouse is welcoming you to kick off the holiday season with them at their upcoming events. Studio 10 stops by to discuss their Girls Night at the Greenhouse scheduled on Thursday November 20th from 6pm-8pm as well as remind viewers about thier Holiday Open House from November 22-23rd from 11am-3pm.…
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When it comes to our backyards, I think we all want them to feel like a permanent vacation—especially come summer. From cozy places to catch an afternoon snooze on the weekends to the perfect spot for sunset happy hours, a backyard escape that feels transportive shouldn’t be considered out of reach, no matter how much…
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This early-Georgian house in Spitalfields, built in 1717, has a small, north-facing courtyard garden that has become a place of great charm. The space has been levelled and laid with reclaimed York stone, edged with sunken beds planted with evergreen shrubs. Window frames, fences and doors are painted in ‘Grate Black’ from Farrow & Ball.…
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Don’t let water-use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Plenty of beautiful plants thrive in dry conditions, and xeriscaping techniques can help you make the most of limited moisture. Utilize these simple drought-tolerant landscaping ideas to create a beautiful yard that requires minimal watering. Reduce Your Lawn Credit:…
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Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting…
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A small south-facing London garden that lacked style is reimagined as a beautiful outdoor entertaining space with a Mediterranean vibe. Calling in both design and landscaping professionals was key to achieving the dream. Who lives here Chris Seychell lives with his husband Ross and their two Boston terriers, Rocco and Saffy, in a Victorian terraced…
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The couple intend to preserve the site’s unique history by saving scraps of the past- including the original stones, bricks, and metal guttering, as well as rejuvenating the soil that has not been touched in decades. Mr Wheeler, affectionately known as “The Plant Hunter” for his expertise in rare horticulture, explains: “It’s a place that…