The Garden Minute: Brollys, Biennials and Better Blooms
☀️ Hello Gardeners. Need a little Tuesday Motivation? Here's a round up of gardenspiration to set you up for the week ahead.
✂️🌱 Curated Cuttings
A round-up of tips, tricks and news snippets on all things garden-related.
👨🍳 The hottest trend in gardening? The coveted outdoor kitchen
🌸 Gardening expert says to add 1 item to soil to make hydrangeas bloom quicker
⛱️ The best garden parasols and sunshade sails for every budget, chosen by our expert
🌺 6 biennials to sow now for a beautiful garden next summer – and beyond
☕ The Long Read
Down tools, grab a brew and get lost in a long read - or podcast - on your break
The Italian Fruit Detective Who Investigates Centuries-Old Paintings for Disappeared Produce
Renaissance paintings, medieval archives, cloistered orchards—how one Italian scientist is uncovering secrets that could help combat a growing agricultural crisis
📱 Ones to watch
Spotlight on some of the gardening creators we’re loving this week
Jo Thompson is known for soft, romantic planting and her Instagram represents that. Over advent one year, she posted a rose a day for her followers.
📍 Local news
From the weird to the wonderful. What’s happening in gardens around the UK?
📍 Explore new Bisley gardening hub on its first open day
📍 New Alice in Wonderland inspired therapy garden opens at Stepping Hill
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Happy gardening! Jess x