Amateur Gardening

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Water talk: It has been an extremely dry spring and in next week’s AG I talk about watering well and how to make your supplies go further. January: The first colour will be coming through, with snowdrops and cyclamen in borders and shrubs such as Dap

BBC Wildlife Magazine

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YOUNGER READERS From the off, it’s clear that this is an impressive book. Gorgeous illustrations flood every page, and short, accessible chunks of copy offer an incredibly full introduction to botany. We begin at the beginning with an overview of f

Amateur Gardening

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COMMUNITY gardeners involved in the RHS Britain in Bloom campaign have been harnessing flower power to support their neighbours and lift lockdown spirits. Giving away seeds and plants and growing free food are among the ways that groups are helping p

Amateur Gardening

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A golden ivy that provides nectar-rich autumn flowers for bees, especially the ivy bee. Plant in alkaline-to-neutral soil, in sun (for yellow leaves) or in semi-shade (for lime-gold leaves). H: 8ft (2½m). This exciting new wall shrub features long-la

Amateur Gardening

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HAVING a garden brings yearround pleasures – even in the depths of winter there is something to lift the spirits. Apart from walking the dog, digging leeks or filling the log basket, there’s not an awful lot to lure us out from the cosy comforts of i

In The Moment

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The process of making a flower arrangement involves many of the same principles that go into making fine art, and that’s why the term ‘painterly’ is how I like to describe my style of arranging. I can remember standing, transfixed, in front of Monet’

Home

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Rosemary North of Durbanville writes My ‘Sue Gush’ roses bloom beautifully in October but after that they don’t seem to grow or flower as prolifically. Is that normal? The October rose flush is always spectacular, but there is no reason why your ros

Inside Out

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Living on a flower farm in the idyllic highlands of NSW sounds like a springtime dream come true, but for the Padovano family it’s just another day on the job. After moving to Yanderra in 2006, Ingrid, a florist, and her husband John, a third-generat

Country Life

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IT has been an unusual year. One result of coronavirus was that many people we know got stuck into gardening. Some London friends want to live in the country and create a potager. Seed merchants ran out of vegetable and salad seeds in the early weeks

Amateur Gardening

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GREEN is the predominant colour in all our gardens. Foliage is green, our lawns are green, some people even paint their sheds green or lay green plastic turf – so why would we also want green flowers? There are two answers. The first is that green fl

HEIRLOOM GARDENER

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Often used in folk remedies for soothing both literal and emotional afflictions of the heart, these delicate, little flowers in the pansy family are also called ‘Heart’s Ease.’ Their blooms display colors of deep-violet, mauve, yellow, and white. The

Liz Earle Wellbeing

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The divinely scented, silvery blue leaves of eucalyptus work brilliantly with a wide variety of floral hues, allowing you to arrange a mix of shades that might not otherwise be natural vase fellows: clean white waxflowers, vibrant yellow mimosa, pink

BBC Gardeners' World

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Originally from North America, this marginal aquatic plant has large, unusual white flowers, often with a flash of pink. Its broad green leaves turn red in autumn, bringing late season interest. Height x Spread 45cm x 50cm Many irises work well in a

Real Living Australia

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If you’re looking for a bouquet to celebrate all things love and romance, this is the type of floral artistry to seek out. “The Pink Princess arrangement is made for those who wear their crown with pride and are unapologetic lovers of all things stro

Amateur Gardening

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The flowers of this attractive shrub are scented – an added bonus on autumnal days – and appear over a long period (Jun-Oct). It’s evergreen for much of winter as well, adding useful structure during the colder months. HxS: 10x13ft (3x4m). With this

Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom

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The process of making a flower arrangement involves many of the same principles that go into making fine art, and that’s why the term ‘painterly’ is how I like to describe my style of arranging. I can remember standing, transfixed, in front of Monet’

American Farmhouse Style

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How do you turn local spring wildflowers into gorgeous bouquets? Rebekah Clark Moody’s new book Foraged Flower Arranging: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Stunning Arrangements from Local, Wild Plants details every step you’ll need to create the perf

Amateur Gardening

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IT’S only in the past decade or so that I have come to value – and actually adore – the eupatorium. It’s not a plant that gets much coverage in the press, and you tend not to see it in many gardens – but it is growing in popularity. And thanks to the

Woman & Home

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With a sweet, citrus-rose perfume and a voluptuous, double flowerhead, this creamy white peony comes into bloom between May and July. Container-grown plants can be planted out at any time. ✢ Height 90cm, spread 80cm; crocus.co.uk One of the most str

The Knot Colorado Weddings Magazine

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What is the process like when you first meet a couple? Anything they should bring to the initial meeting? We discuss how they see themselves within the wedding day and what elements are most important to them. Walking through colors and flow in order

Your Home

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A simple vase of flowers can give your home a cheerful atmosphere, especially in summer, when an abundance of blooms are in season. But choosing the best buds for your interior is just the beginning; to make your floral displays look elegant and effo

Amateur Gardening

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COSMOS is a good name for this week’s free seeds as they are for a universally loved and varied summer annual. Brightening borders and containers with their cheery daisy-like flowers shining above delicate frondy foliage, cosmos are a summer treat. E

Woman's Weekly

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Hardy annuals, like marigolds and poppies, are great fillers for beds and containers. They grow fast and produce masses of flowers to entice pollinators and bring a buzz to your borders. Plus many self-seed, so they’ll pop up again next year, with no

The Knot New England Weddings Magazine

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Tara Pollio, founder and creative designer at Tara Pollio Event Design in Manchester, Vermont Tara is a major fan of organic elements—so much so that she will often trek into the forest to collect materials. TaraPollio.com @tarapollioeventdesign HOW

Country Life

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NO plants are more generous than summer-flowering annuals. Masses of colour, over a long period, with a minimum of effort are exactly the things of which most of us dream. One of the stars in the summer annual galaxy is Cosmos. Floriferous and easy t

Amateur Gardening

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First come the leaves – in shades of bright red, fading to pink through white to green as spring progresses. Then this lovely shrub continues to delight with little white bell-shaped flowers on drooping stems. Needs acid soil. Flowers: Apr-May. HxS:

Australian House & Garden

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Groundcovers need to be dense – like a carpet – to smother weeds. They need to spread well and be nearly flat to make the path easy and safe to use. When choosing a plant, consider how much sun or shade there is, whether it’s moist or dry, and how mu

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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It’s time for the big guns. While spring is stunning with its fleeting bursts of flowering bulbs and blossoms summer gardens fire on all cylinders. Along paths and up fences or hedges, put the wow into summer with big, colourful, long-lasting flowers

The Knot Michigan Weddings Magazine

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What’s the easiest way for couples to personalized their flower arrangements? I like to ask clients what styles and colors they like, and what flowers are their favorite or their grandmother’s favorite. Seasonal blooms are a given with my design aest

Amateur Gardening

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A low-maintenance, arching, evergreen grass that looks lovely in mixed containers. The leaves have a reddish tint that goes particularly well with red-toned foliage plants. Flowers: Jun-Jul. HxS: 8inx1ft (20x30cm). Buy snowdrops in little pots in fl