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How to | Direct sow carrots in spring
Carrots are a crop that can be tricky to germinate - so here are some key tips to help you prepare your spring garden.
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Creating a spring planting plan | Vegetable & flowering annual garden planning
Tips for planning your spring plantings in your vegetable or annual flower garden.
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Sowing summer veggies & protecting seedling transplants | End of winter gardening
Tips on sowing your summer vegetables and protecting seedling transplants at the end of winter and early spring.
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August Harvest | Garden-to-table: Cheesy leek and spicy cauliflower pasta recipe
August harvesting and in-season produce. Plus tips on cooking, eating and growing cauliflower with Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess.
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Celebrating the winter season | Garden musings with Bri DiMattina
Bri DiMattina, recipe developer, gardener & author of Nostrana, shares with us her insight and 6 of her favourite winter gardening activities...
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Going to ground | Winter garden task list
The gardening to do list is always a little lighter as we move into winter, though while you might consider having a little break, the soil absolutely isn’t. The life beneath your feet is as alive and as busy as ever.
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Potted colour | Plant combos for winter & spring pots
Planting in pots for winter and spring is a gorgeous way to add colour to your decks, patios and entrance ways.
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Gardening as an art form | Super Bloom
Jac Semmler's guide to gardening as an art form - and the three key ingredients: colour, shape and texture.
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How to sow perennial seeds in milk bottles
This process is ideal for seeds that require cold stratification to germinate. The milk bottles act like a mini greenhouse, allowing light in and protection from the weather - but subjects the seeds to freezing temperatures too.
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How to improve & prepare your soil for planting
A guide to understanding and improving your soil for the best health and vitality of your plants.
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July seed sowing | Hardy vegetables and flowering annuals
Winter seed sowing tips for hardy vegetables and annual flowers.
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What to plant in July | Winter planting guide
What to be planting in your winter garden this July — trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables...
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July Harvest | Garden-to-table: Brussels sprouts with cashew tahini & dates
July harvesting and in-season produce. Plus tips on cooking, eating and growing Brussels sprouts with Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess.
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Gardening with kids | 9 ideas to involve children in the garden
Keeping kids engaged, learning and having fun can be a big task at times. Getting kids involved in the garden is a fantastic way to keep kids occupied, not to mention all the lessons there are to be learned from nature.
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How to | Multisow beetroot
Beetroot is a hardy vegetable and a crop that can grow year-round. By sowing a little often, you have a constant supply.
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Winter seed sowing | Peas & broad beans
Winter seed sowing tips and paper pots with our garden expert: Elly Keen
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Planting & Sowing in June | What to plant in your vegetable & flower gardens this month
What to plant & sow in your vegetable and flower gardens in June.
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Winter Cultivation | Mulching
Winter is the perfect time to prepare garden beds and soil. Plus, gardening tips from gardener Kate Williams of The After Hours Stylist.
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How to | Sow seeds in winter
Sowing seed is still possible throughout the winter, but to ensure success you'll need to adjust your sowing method. Here's how...
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Early winter gardening tips | Planting bulbs, dividing perennials & seed saving
Early June garden tips from Rachel Gray of Gray Floral Nursery & Garden Centre.
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How to | Plant & grow garlic
How to prep your soil and plant garlic. Including maintenance, fertilisation, troubleshooting & harvesting.
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Quick tips for flooded gardens
Though the state of the garden immediately after a devastating weather event may not be top on the priority list, at some point you may wonder what to do in a flood-affected garden. Here is a list of simple things you can do in the garden after flooding.
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Garden watering best practice + soil nutrients 101 | Garden beginnings guide
Water and nutrients are two key components of gardening. Here is a helpful overview and some techniques to make gardening a more affordable, relaxed and enjoyable process.
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