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Planting in November

The nights may be drawing in, but there’s still things you can sow and grow at this time of year. We look at what you can plant in November.

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Saving seeds

Saving seeds is a wonderful way to get free plants! We look at how to save seeds from a number of popular garden plants.

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Sowing sweet peas and broad beans in toilet rolls

Sweet peas and broad bean seeds are best sown in deep pots. This guide looks at using toilet rolls as a cheap, eco-friendly method.

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Growing vegetables in pots and containers

Many vegetables can be grown in pots or containers. This is ideal if you have a patio, balcony or small space. Discover more.

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Gardening in raised beds

When you garden in a raised bed, the soil and planting area is higher and closer to you. Find advice to decide if raised beds are right for you and your garden.

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Container gardening

Container gardening is a popular and useful way to garden. From individual pots to barrels, long planters and balcony boxes, you can grow almost anything in containers.

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