The Garden Minute ⏰: Monday 25 March 2024
☀️Good morning Gardeners. Here is today's gardening round up :)
It’s time to spring into action: Alys Fowler on the jobs to do in your garden right now
From sowing to mulching, staking to dividing, these tasks will help give you a glorious summer garden. The Guardian.
Alan Titchmarsh: The boy who left school early with one O-level 60 years ago… and found the perfect career
Spring Is In The Air
Now is a great time to be preparing for the long bank holiday weekend at the end of the month; the perfect opportunity to spend quality time in the garden planting, prudently investing in bountiful returns. Amateur Gardening.
How to grow Apricots. Few fruits can compete with the apricot for sheer indulgence, and with new varieties perfectly suited to the British climate, there’s never been a better time to grow them. Grow Fruit & Veg.
6 common garden improvements that could be mistakes
There's nothing like spending time in your garden, especially in the warmer months. And, for some, a spot of garden improvement is a satisfying way to upgrade the look and feel of outdoor space, no matter the size.
However, one home improvement specialist has warned that some common garden improvements could lead to a hefty fine or, in some extreme cases, even a criminal record. Why? Well, it all comes down to regulations. Country Living
How to prepare your soil
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t add to your soil to give your plants the best chance of success. Daily Telegraph. Subscription may be required.
A Bridgerton garden is coming to the Chelsea Flower Show
Debuting at RHS Chelsea in May 2024, it will reflect Penelope Featherington's coming-of-age story. House Beautiful.
Coastal garden ideas are a major trend for 2024 – here's how to add some seaside magic to your outdoor space. Sick of storms ruining your garden? Take inspiration from these coastal garden ideas, stat! Ideal Home.
Rarely seen 200 year-old plant specimens Darwin sent from Voyage of the Beagle on display for new TV show
Here's how gardening experts from The Royal Horticulture Society could help transform your small outdoor space as BBC's The One Show and RHS team up to launch new Pocket Garden Makeover Prize. Daily Mail.
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