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Gardening Article: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Sun, 29 May 2022 16:39:54 GMT

Back in its usual May slot after a 3 year hiatus, the return of world's premier flower show was a welcomed sign of life returning to normal, and what better way to celebrate it than with Chelsea's floral and horticultural extravaganza.

Gardening Article: RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:08:02 GMT

The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world, yet retains a more relaxed feel than the Chelsea show, and is definitely more for the average gardener.

Garden Photo: RHS Hampton Court 2018 - Santa Rita 'Living La Vida 120' Garden

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:02:46 GMT

The Santa Rita 'Living La Vida 120' Garden was designed by Alan Rudden to blend arid and Mediterranean planting with strong architectural forms inspired by Chile. This garden won a Gold medal and Best World Garden award.

Garden Photo: RHS Hampton Court 2018 - Secured by Design

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:59:04 GMT

The Secured by Design Garden was designed by Lucy Glover and Jacqueline Poll to create an enjoyable, sustainable and safe garden with well-protected boundaries. This garden won a Silver medal.

Podcast: Episode 37: The 2017 Chelsea Flower Show & Gardening Jobs for June

Fri, 26 May 2017 11:17:57 GMT

The 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show including interviews with some of the garden designers, our plant of the month; Heuchera ‘Chocolate Ruffles’ and jobs to do in the garden for June.

Podcast: Episode 36: Tatton Park Flower Show & Gardening Jobs for August

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 11:48:47 GMT

Interview with Malcolm Dickson from the 2016 RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, our plant of the month; Echinops ritro 'Veitch’s Blue' and jobs to do in the garden for August.

New Plant Addition: Rose (floribunda)

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 16:17:25 GMT

Rosa 'Hot Chocolate'

Book Review: Planting the Dry Shade Garden

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:26:22 GMT

Invaluable advice for improving and planting the most difficult site in your garden.

Book Review: Tales from Titchmarsh

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:08:40 GMT

A very enjoyable collection of Alan's favourite column articles from the past 20 years of BBC Gardener's World magazine.

Top Tip: Home Made Liquid Fertiliser

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:02:31 GMT

Make the most of it by picking the leaves, put them in a large container and cover with water. Leave to stew for a few days and then dilute to 1 part stew - to 6 parts water. You now have a useful nitrogen rich home made fertiliser.