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Professional horticulturalists help sort fact from fiction
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Devotees find it compelling, mood-lifting and so fundamental that it may even ‘change the world’
For a child, they seemed to contain infinite possibilities and now, as an adult, choosing what to grow is still a thrill
This amazing Mexican succulent, used to make textiles, tequila and surfboards, is now being grown in Britain
It helped to sustain many newcomers through the first wave of the coronavirus. Now, with winter closing in, can it do the same in the second?
The pandemic has created a new generation of enthusiasts who have found growing is good for the soul
Jane Perrone selects her best mid-year reads
This year’s virtual event has sparked ideas about making it younger and more accessible
With garden centres shut, nurture and propagate houseplants from your kitchen cupboard
Join our horticulture expert Jane Perrone for a live discussion on Saturday April 4 at 12 noon and again at 5pm UK time
Sam Leith is finding sustenance through the pandemic in his family’s ‘happy place’
In her quest to locate a rare specimen, one gardening expert learns that she is far from alone
Trees can be recycled or even rented to give them a second life after the holidays
It may look pristine — but at what cost?
Jane Perrone selects her must-read titles
Advances in the understanding of species is leading to name changes
The sight of webs strung across plants may give you the jitters — but spiders will do your garden a world of good
New-build homes will have ‘hedgehog highways’ to allow wildlife access to food
Making a debut at one of the world’s greatest horticultural events is hard work
A new generation of enthusiasts is growing Instagram-friendly aquatic plants in tanks
Some indoor plants such as staghorn ferns or microgreens can survive on air and water alone
Not all of the gastropods are pests
Species that devour flies sound ferocious, but in the home they require delicate care to flourish
Plants such as Good King Henry can be a tasty alternative to spinach and broccoli
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