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Winter Protection

How to protect our plants and gardens during winter

As winter gets closer, it's time to think about how to care for your garden during the colder months. We share advice on how to protect your plants and garden during winter.

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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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Staking and tying in plants

Many plants that grow tall will benefit from being tied to a stake in the ground. We look at which plants could use this support and how to do it.

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How to grow an avocado from its stone

If you would like a fun growing experiment, you can try growing your own avocado from a stone. Even if you don't get fruit, it can be an enjoyable experience to try.

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8 unusual fruit and vegetables to try growing

Fancy trying something different in the garden? Market gardener Lucy Cox shares eight unusual fruit and vegetables that can make a unique addition to the usual garden staples.

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What to do in the garden in December

December is a slow paced month in the garden, where you can take stock and enjoy nature. Discover some things to enjoy this month.

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