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George Hudson is the Green London Curator at the Garden Museum

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George Hudson is the Green London Curator at the Garden Museum

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How to make the most of London's Urban Tree Festival

Discover the trees that breathe life into our streets with the best of the Urban Tree Festival

11 May 2024
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Got tulip fever? Polly Nicholson's guide to growing these fab flowers

If tulips are your favourite flower too, here’s everything you need to know about growing them

4 May 2024
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See the rooftop garden on top of the old Conservative club in St James

There’s a trick to planting a flourishing garden on a windswept rooftop, as landscaping expert John Wyles reveals

27 Apr 2024
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Gardener's notebook: find 50 shades of green by planting foliage

Flowers are fleeting, but interesting greenery can change the entire vibe of your garden, from tropical paradise to desert delight

20 Apr 2024
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Self-seeding plants are the lazy gardener's secret weapon

Plant once, seed multiple times with these thrifty plants that will do the hard work for you

13 Apr 2024
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This award-winning garden was designed for barbecues in the sunshine

This overlooked garden in Earls Court has been transformed into the perfect place for entertaining in the sun

30 Mar 2024
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Old London kerb stones helped transform this tiny garden

RHS’s Young Garden Designer of the Year 2022 shares his top tips for making the most of even the smallest space

28 Mar 2024
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How to use eco-friendly wool in your garden, from compost to twine

Wool products are enjoying a revival in the gardening world, here’s why they’re a green choice

23 Mar 2024
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A spotter's guide to London's most beautiful magnolia trees

London is now bursting with magnolia trees in full flower. Here’s your guide to the capital’s varieties

16 Mar 2024
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Six steps to planting a London garden on a tight budget

Big gardens can come with a big cost, but Anya Lautenbach knows how to create a London garden on a shoestring

9 Mar 2024
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Rediscovering the legacy of a pioneering woman gardener

Discover the legacy of the largely forgotten gardening pioneer Ellen Willmott, whose garden lives on

2 Mar 2024
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Designer George Cullis's guide to creating a light north-facing garden

This north-facing garden in Chelsea is surrounded by high walls has been transformed into a verdant minimalist retreat

24 Feb 2024
<p>Petersham Nurseries is running workshops for urban gardeners</p>
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London's best gardening events to check out for Spring 2024

From sketching bamboo at Somerset House to listening to music to go with the spring blossom at Kew gardens

17 Feb 2024
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Battle over Tottenham training pitches on unique London wildlife haven

An accidental rewilding project that has become a wildlife haven could be redeveloped by the football club

10 Feb 2024
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How to bring your sad houseplants back to life

Yellow leaves, lack of light, and overwatering — how to bring your precious houseplants back from the brink

5 Feb 2024
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The best shrubs for sweet-smelling flowers in the depths of winter

Winter’s not so barren if you know where to look for uplifting fragrance from flowering shrubs

28 Jan 2024
<p>You can start growing chillies from seed at this time of year</p>
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How gardening can help you beat the winter blues — even in January

Get outside, even when it's too cold for much garden action, and your mood will lift

15 Jan 2024
<p>Kew's pinetum in the snow</p>
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Festive walks to spot Christmas trees in the wild from Soho to Kew

Christmas tree too big for your space? Spruce up your winter with a walk around a pinetum

21 Dec 2023
<p>Gardeners are the only people who would be thrilled by receiving a bag of dirt for Christmas</p>
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Bags of dirt and sharp objects — what to buy for gardening fanatics

From fancy compost to top-of-the-range tools these gift ideas are sure to please the gardeners in your life

9 Dec 2023
<p>Cold weather is the perfect time to get planting</p>
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Your ultimate bulb buying and planting guide as the weather cools

Make the most of the cold snap by planting bulbs now for a tantalising glimpse of the other side of winter

2 Dec 2023