Gardening news from Go Wild Gardening, Oxford and Witney
2010-07-25 06:31:00
Telegraph.co.uk Rare freshwater species make comeback thanks to new ponds Telegraph.co.uk The one-grooved diving beetle is also only found in two sites in the UK.
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2010-07-23 23:27:05
Financial Times Inside Lord Rothschild's private garden Financial Times The lavish planting, the sense of colour and mood, were enhanced by her skill as a grower.
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2010-07-23 23:03:45
The Guardian Gardens: Roof gardens The Guardian The planting appears to have real depth, in part because of an additional rooftop space on a different level just behind the main garden.
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2010-07-23 09:41:32
Garden designers create installation series at Elton John's home for charity ball Horticulture Week Indoor Garden Design, the landscape designers and plant suppliers, created a series of grandiose horticultural installations in the grounds of Sir Elton
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2010-07-17 11:17:28
Swell UK Could palm trees complement your garden pond? Swell UK Owners of garden ponds who want spruce up their planting schemes could invest in palm trees.
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2010-07-16 23:03:40
The Guardian Gardens: Artificial grass The Guardian Fake turf also made its debut in a show garden at the Chelsea Flower Show this year, despite much sniffing from certain quarters within the RHS.
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2010-07-15 11:14:32
Telegraph.co.uk How to collect and save seeds Telegraph.co.uk Here are a few tips to collect and store seeds from your garden plants for later use By Val Bourne Although it's best to deadhead annuals, dahlias and any ...
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2010-07-13 17:11:14
Swell UK Could parks and shows offer garden pond inspiration? Swell UK Those looking to spruce up their yard - perhaps by installing a garden pond - have been advised on some great places to find inspiration.
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2010-07-13 15:02:54
Telegraph.co.uk Top 10 plants to beat a hosepipe ban Telegraph.co.uk Native plants from hot spots throughout the world can also survive dry British summers once established.
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2010-07-12 04:06:42
Officials from 13 countries are meeting in Bali, Indonesia, to agree on ways ...
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2010-07-11 13:17:33
Garden advice from the Royal Horticultural Society South Downs Living (blog) Puddling is the placing of new plants into their planting holes and then filling the holes with water several times.
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2010-07-06 15:36:49
Telegraph.co.uk Hampton Court Flower Show: Judi Dench's rose is top seller, Team England a flop Telegraph.co.uk A rose inspired by Dame Judi Dench is set to be the hit of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010.
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2010-07-05 11:15:09
Swell UK Garden ponds provide 'safe habitat' for wildlife Swell UK A garden pond is also a good place to keep tropical fish and is likely to prove popular with toads and newts.
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2010-07-03 04:39:13
Sitting pretty London Free Press Because it's a mostly shady garden with sunny spots and since low-maintenance is key, she chose traditional favourites like astilbe, Solomon's seal and ...
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2010-07-02 23:03:24
The Guardian Gardens: English beauty The Guardian It was all over Chelsea like an exceptionally charming rash: a more naturalistic and cohesive version of cottage garden planting, held firmly in place by ...
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2010-07-02 15:37:09
Daily Mail What to do you in your garden this week: Lift your shallots Daily Mail It's also a good time to step back and assess your own garden, and ask yourself whether your planting scheme is working.
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2010-07-02 12:06:46
Flower show to be 'greener than ever' Richmond and Twickenham Times The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will this year feature five innovative gardens, all of which have sustainability at the heart of their designs.
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2010-07-02 11:08:59
Swell UK Garden pond owners 'should learn from Boris Johnson's planning mistake' Swell UK Owners of garden ponds may wish to learn from Boris Johnson's mistakes when it comes to putting up a shed.
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2010-06-28 06:15:53
Telegraph.co.uk How to make organic compost Telegraph.co.uk And I always have a bucket of compost to hand when I am planting out.
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2010-06-25 16:26:02
The Guardian (blog) The living room The Guardian (blog) Figure that's the thing about roof terraces, they are a breathing room, a living lung.
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2010-06-25 15:10:47
'Country Scapes and Gardens' theme of garden walk July 14 Gaylord Herald Times There are five gardens on the walk and feature low-maintenance gardens; native flowers; chemical-free yards and gardens; repurposing and recycling of items ...
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2010-06-23 13:17:51
Swell UK Could ornamental grasses complement garden ponds? Swell UK Of course, a traditional British lawn can also be the perfect complement to garden ponds.
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2010-06-21 14:01:14
Telegraph.co.uk Gardening week ahead: pruning currants, gooseberries and vines Telegraph.co.uk This year sees the debut of the RHS National Young Designer of the Year Competition where three young garden designers will all create show gardens, ...
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2010-06-20 02:09:02
How to make a big impact in a small garden Seattle Times Valerie Easton is a Seattle freelance writer and author of "The New Low-Maintenance Garden." Check out her blog at www.valeaston.com.
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2010-06-19 17:19:57
What are the latest trends in gardening? San Diego Union Tribune ...
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2010-06-18 06:11:59
Landscape gardener will see creation bloom again Tewkesbury ADMAG A LANDSCAPE designer from Chipping Norton will see his award-winning garden bloom again after he was commissioned to recreate it in the heart of Malvern.
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2010-06-18 03:03:27
Getting the best for plants from Chelsea Horticulture Week The RHS reputation for promoting good garden plants would be enhanced and highlight the valuable work of the trials and their committees.
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2010-06-17 23:48:07
Designer says TV makes water gardens look too easy - Gardening Scotland Horticulture Week Water gardens are more difficult than TV gardening shows make out and require some chemistry and biology knowledge, according to Gardening Scotland best ...
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2010-06-14 12:11:00
Swell UK Could gravel pave the way to great garden ponds? Swell UK Those looking to spend more time tending to their garden ponds than their lawn may wish to invest in gravel.
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2010-06-14 10:04:44
Holly Cottage Farming UK The property has the benefit of garden to the front, side and rear with a gravelled driveway leading to a parking and turning area and a large lawn area to ...
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2010-06-13 20:35:06
Small gardens big miracles hopefully Horticulture Week (blog) The other is to go in a very small garden belonging to a tiny Victorian farmworker's cottage (tiny cottage, not tiny farmworker).
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2010-06-12 23:05:18
The Guardian Going for a green, chemical-free lawn The Guardian I prefer to focus water and energies on the planting.
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2010-06-12 06:01:24
Telegraph.co.uk How to grow flowers for cutting Telegraph.co.uk I don't think we will ever be like the Dutch, where they buy flowers and pot plants weekly, but by growing at home you can have your own personalised flower ...
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2010-06-06 19:02:03
The Guardian Inside the Downing Street garden The Guardian There's a terrace with steps, leading from cabinet room level down to the garden, which has a cottage-like, slightly chaotic style – English picturesque.
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2010-06-06 14:22:28
AboutMyArea How to Choose the Best Gardening Tools for You and Your Garden AboutMyArea Some one-off gardening jobs such as clearing a long-neglected area or hard landscaping projects like laying paths and building walls will need specialised ...
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2010-06-06 09:16:07
Telegraph.co.uk Flower vandalism overshadows Britain in Bloom competition Telegraph.co.uk From quirky beginnings 46 years ago, Britain in Bloom has become a landscape-altering national phenomenon, praised by some as an adornment to our landscapes ...
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2010-06-05 23:02:54
A very English ark: New homes for wildlife Independent ...
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2010-06-01 08:02:51
Turtles and tortoises running riot in rivers Telegraph.co.uk Exotic reptiles like turtles and terrapins are being set free into rivers, ponds and lakes where they are wreaking havoc with native plants and animals, ...
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2010-06-01 07:05:36
Get grown ups growing! Smallholder ...
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2010-06-01 06:01:19
Send us your garden wildlife photos The Guardian (blog) We'll feature some of our favourites on guardian.co.uk and maybe in the newspaper version of the Guardian as well.
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