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One in five of us don’t grow any plants, new research has found. While 78 per cent of Brits do grow plants inside or outside, about a third (32 per cent) say they are beginner gardeners, 38 per cent say they are intermediate gardeners and just 3 per cent say they are expert gardeners. The…
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1 Carrots Pia Ulin//Getty Images Carrots are great for growing in deeper containers with a free-draining sand and peat-free compost mix. You can sow successively from early spring and pick as you go. In shallower containers, try rounder-style carrots such as Baby Chantenay, Paris Market, or Atlas. These varietals are good for growing with kids,…
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Welcoming wildlife into a small, urban, outdoor space can seem tricky at first. For those with just a balcony or courtyard to work with, you can’t just dig into soil to make a pollinator-friendly flowerbed or a wildlife pond, and there’s no lawn to ‘rewild’. You may, however, be able to make a mini meadow…
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Fears of coronavirus-induced shortages have sparked a desire to grow our own food, but getting hold of supplies isn’t easy when popping to the garden centre is out of the question. Here’s how to overcome some of the common obstacles to harvesting your first crop. You haven’t got a clue Being on hand at home…
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1 Herbs Almaje//Getty Images They’re not quite vegetables, but growing your own herbs (like basil, cilantro, and rosemary) is both a step up from buying them at the store and a good first step for your indoor garden, especially if you’re new to gardening entirely. Plus, they’ll make everything else you cook taste so much…
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Olivia Heath is the Daily Editor at House Beautiful. Heading up all things digital, Olivia loves uncovering tomorrow’s biggest design trends and sharing the best decorating tips, small-space living solutions, and houseplant care advice. She also enjoys curating stylish and affordable homeware on the high street, as well as spotlighting the hottest properties on the…
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Whether you have a house or an apartment, these are some of the best gardening websites, ebooks, and apps to cultivate your own little green patch. When you have some extra time at home, seize the opportunity to add a little greenery. If you have a garden, you can use it to grow vegetables and…
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With summer fast approaching, now is a great time to start planting vegetables Sophie Harris Senior Lifestyle Reporter and Dan Taylor 10:28, 30 May 2025Updated 10:31, 30 May 2025 Many vegetables can easily be grown in pots(Image: undefined via Getty Images) Incorporating organic vegetables into your diet is not only healthy but the act of…
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Looking for indoor garden ideas to introduce more greenery into your space? There’s nothing like an abundance of leafy green foliage to add life to your interiors. Although many of us are lucky enough to have an outdoor space to call our own, some of us city folk are restricted to indoor or small balcony…
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Goodness, I’m grateful for my greenhouse at this time of year, not only to raise seedlings, but also to offer a respite from the caprices of the weather. However, I was brought up short by a visit from a friend last year. She had first visited my garden about 30 years ago. ‘Goodness,’ she said,…