Tag: greenhouse
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I was a young gardener. Barely 13. Every spare moment that summer I’d spent tending my gardens, trying new plants I’d read about in catalogs, getting Mom and Dad to drop me off at what few nurseries and greenhouses we had in College Station and Bryan back in those days. Gardening had already become my…
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A gardener with an allotment has shared the key jobs she will be doing in the colder months from her greenhouse – from preparing for Christmas to planning for next spring Lucy Marshall Lifestyle Reporter 15:40, 08 Oct 2025 A gardener has shared her list of greenhouse jobs to tick off in the cooler months…
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I’ll give the National Garden Scheme just one more mention this season, not for their open gardens, but readers may be interested in a ticketed event in London on the 2nd December at the Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore in South Kensington. In place of their usual annual lecture, this year BBC TV presenter, keen…
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Children at Sheriffhales Primary School will benefit from year-round outdoor learning experiences after receiving funding from Bradford Estates and PTFA donations to install a greenhouse at the school. The greenhouse will enable pupils to garden during the colder months as part of the school’s bespoke outdoor learning curriculum, Sheriffhales 6, which also includes fire and…
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For those living in colder, wetter climes, the idea of growing your own peaches seems like something of an unachievable dream. But what if I told you there’s one hack that dates back to the Victorian era, allowing the rainiest of regions to have homegrown, fresh peaches every year? It’s a technique that has been…
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Looking at the pictures in this month’s Country Life magazine of David and Victoria Beckham’s Cotswold country estate, it’s hard to believe that this is the same couple who wore purple and sat on gold thrones at their wedding in 1999. But Posh and Becks, now Sir David and Lady Beckham, have become properly, indisputably…
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A greenhouse is a major investment for your garden and one that’s not easy to move or replace once installed, so it’s important to pick the right one for your needs. Whether you’re shopping for a small greenhouse to protect young plants or a larger alternative to work on fruit and veg, our expert guide…
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via merchant Pros: Four-position air vent Lockable door Rust-resistant aluminum frame Easy sliding panel assembly Cons: Requires extra modifications for year-round stability When it comes to the best greenhouse kits, budget and customization are major concerns. No matter the size or style of your yard, you’re bound to find a size and color configuration when…
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LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — In this week’s Gardening Update, Carol tells us all about low-light plants! These are the plants that you can comfortably keep in an office or home away from windows. All of us will not be getting as much light now that the days are getting shorter. WANT MORE PLANTS? | Gardening Update:…
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A mini greenhouse makes a great addition to the garden at both the start and end of the season. They can warm the soil in spring so you can start sowing and planting earlier, then in the fall they come to the fore to protect plants from cold and extend the season further into the…