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Growing Flowers for Bees
Reasons to help Bees As farming practices change and urban areas increase, the natural habitat of bees is in decline. But gardens can play a very important role in supporting bees by providing places for them to shelter, breed and hibernate as well feed. We rely on...
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Growing and caring for succulent Terrariums
What are succulent plants? Succulent plants grow wild in dry, hot, sunny places. They have evolved to have very thick leaves which can store water and help they survive long periods of drought. There are a wide range of succulent plants available to grow inside in...
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Growing Annual Flowers
Growing annual flowers is fun, as well as very rewarding; sowing seeds and watching them grow into beautiful flowers. Children are also fascinated by watching seeds germinate and develop through different stages. Annual flowers can extend the period of colour in your...
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Raised Beds or Growing in the Ground?
Late winter/early spring is a good time to get prepared for the new growing season. It is an ideal time to get your beds and borders ready for planting. Raised beds are becoming increasingly popular with gardeners as they are easier to maintain than ground beds and...
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Easy ‘Grow Your Own’ Vegetables for Pots and Containers
Many of us only have small gardens but it is still possible to grow tasty home-grown produce in a backyard, windowsill or balcony. If you choose your vegetable types and varieties carefully, you can cultivate plants that will thrive in containers and pots. Lettuce,...
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