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APRIL is the perfect time to sow sun loving tomatoes and other veggies. Here, green-fingered gardening expert Olga Grieves gives Natalie Clarke her insider’s guide to turning seeds into delicious table-ready vegetables. April is the perfect time to sow sun loving veggiesCredit: Instagram/lovely_plot Gardening expert Olga Grieves gives us her insider’s guide to growing vegetablesCredit:…
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By Rhoda Parry | Published – 11 Jun 2023 Do you have a small garden terrace? A small footprint – whether it’s raised or on ground level – can result in a bijou and beautiful garden space. In garden design, a terrace is a feature where a flat section provides a space for seating,…
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Master Nursery Garden Centers (MNGC) has launched Bumper Crop Organic Raised Bed Mix, the latest addition to the Bumper Crop family of premium soils and fertilizers. Formulated for organic gardening, this ready-to-use mix is safe for families, pets, and the planet. Manufactured…
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Pamelajoemcfarlane/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most people think that winter means everything in the garden apart from the tough old evergreens is dead or dormant. But that’s not the case. Even when you grow your own food, there’s plenty of…
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So your backyard isn’t acre after acre of rolling hills and patio space as far as the eye can see? Phew. We asked experts for their best small garden ideas and learned that so often, less is more. By prioritizing your must-haves, maximizing your space, and picking the right plants and outdoor furniture, you can…
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UK garden centers delivered steady sales growth in October 2025, with overall sales up +7% on October 2024 and +13% on 2023, according to the Horticultural Trades Association’s latest Market Update. While this indicates continued resilience across the sector, higher price inflation meant that sales volumes rose more modestly, up +3% year-on-year. Gardening sales…
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Demand for niche vegetable crops is rising rapidly in Ukraine, with sweet potatoes and asparagus showing the strongest growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine, as noted by Ksenia Husieva, fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform.…
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Small gardens have just as much potential as larger gardens when it comes to aesthetics, but it can be trickier to find space to store your tools and furniture. Luckily, there are plenty of small garden storage ideas to help you maximise the space you have. The best garden storage ideas combine style and practicality,…
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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…