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With the better weather you might find yourself spending more time outdoors and noticing the plants and nature around you a bit more. Perhaps you have spotted some fruit and vegetables growing, maybe in a vegetable patch in your neighbourhood or school. Did you know you can grow seeds from home on your windowsill? National…
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When the owner of this end-of-terrace Forest Hill home was stuck on design ideas for her overgrown garden, she decided to build a house on it. Julia Jude previously owned the red brick house next door but found little joy in its gloomy rooms. Inspired by an episode of Grand Designs, she seized the opportunity…
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Sunbaked August days mean the garden has never looked better (apart from the parched lawn, maybe). Flower beds are reaching peak perfection with masses of blooms, interspersed with the first pretty seedheads, meaning autumn is on the way. The veg patch keeps on giving, so it’s time to get creative in the kitchen with the…
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Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Cheryl Ramalho//Getty Images Most Nostalgic Flowering Shrub: Honeysuckle Ali Majdfar Nothing beats the nostalgic scent of dreamsicle-colored honeysuckle. Attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds alike, be careful to pick the right variety…
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Colder weather and temperatures are dropping, so many people assume their vegetable patch needs to shut down until spring. But with a little planning, your garden can stay productive right through winter – delivering fresh salads, roots, and greens even on the coldest days. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), autumn is actually the…
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Hydrangeas are a garden favorite, loved for their large blooms and lush foliage. However, if you have a small yard, you might assume that these floral shrubs are off-limits. The good news is that plenty of compact hydrangea can thrive in small spaces, injecting vibrant color and impact without overwhelming your garden. As a former…
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Lanzarote has developed unique farming techniques to cope with ash and drought Catherine Early 27/10/2025 22:05 4 min Ash and sand do not sound like ideal conditions for growing delicious food. Yet in Lanzarote, farmers have developed unique systems to adapt to this environment that are now providing a blueprint for agricultural systems that thrive…
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English garden ideas have evolved from the classic combination of smartly clipped hedges, romantic meandering paths and lushly planted drifts of flowers that’s known around the world, to embrace a more informal style, too. The traditional English garden, perhaps with a whimsical folly or captivating piece of sculpture dotted here and there to catch the…
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Tell us a little about yourself Ella I farm in partnership with my parents Henry and Kirsten Gent. I am the fifth generation of our family to farm at our organic farm, Mosshayne farm. As a teenager I worked on the farm, but couldn’t see myself fitting into it, and didn’t have the passion for…
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Lavender is a versatile and fragrant plant that can enhance any garden with its vibrantcolors and soothing scent. If you want to incorporate lavender into your landscaping but don’t know where to start, we share 17 ideas that’ll help transform your outdoor space. As a Pathway Hedge Credit: @ladylandscape / Instagram Because of its vibrant…