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Read more about the article Early spring garden update

Early spring garden update

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:April 17, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Have a look around our newly planted garden. Things are just getting growing which is really exciting.

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Read more about the article We have lift off!

We have lift off!

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:April 13, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Now its really starting to kick off in the home garden. Let's take a look!

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Read more about the article Wild orchids in Kent (video)
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Wild orchids in Kent (video)

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:April 3, 2025
  • Post category:Wildlife
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I just made this video on the wild orchids of Kent. Check it out!

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Read more about the article Guided Orchid Spotting Day with Joe Vary – Saturday 31st May 2025
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Guided Orchid Spotting Day with Joe Vary – Saturday 31st May 2025

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:April 3, 2025
  • Post category:Past events

Join Joe on a very special orchid spotting day near Canterbury. Discover the world of our amazing British native orchids.

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Read more about the article Turn your lawn into a wildflower meadow – part 2 (3-4-2025)

Turn your lawn into a wildflower meadow – part 2 (3-4-2025)

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  • Post published:April 3, 2025
  • Post category:Wildflower meadow
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Learn how to turn an old lawn into a vibrant wildflower meadow that teems with life.

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Read more about the article Guided Orchid Spotting Day with Joe Vary – Saturday 7th June 2025
Bee Orchid

Guided Orchid Spotting Day with Joe Vary – Saturday 7th June 2025

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:April 3, 2025
  • Post category:Past events

Join Joe on a very special orchid spotting day near Canterbury. Discover the world of our amazing British native orchids.

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Read more about the article Free gardening advice from Gardening Mentor’s Joe Vary – Saturday April 19th 2025

Free gardening advice from Gardening Mentor’s Joe Vary – Saturday April 19th 2025

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:April 3, 2025
  • Post category:Past events

I'll be in Wickhambreaux Village Hall to answer all of your gardening questions. This is a free event so all you need to bring are your questions and any plant, pest, or disease samples/photos you may have.

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Read more about the article Turn your lawn into a wildflower meadow – part 1 (25-3-2025)

Turn your lawn into a wildflower meadow – part 1 (25-3-2025)

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:March 25, 2025
  • Post category:Wildflower meadow
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Learn how to turn an old lawn into a vibrant wildflower meadow that teems with life.

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Read more about the article Full of potential

Full of potential

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:March 20, 2025
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Check out the plants that are just starting to show themselves in our garden right now.

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Read more about the article A new garden for Wickhambreaux

A new garden for Wickhambreaux

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:February 23, 2025
  • Post category:Garden design
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I've been designing a new garden for Wickhambreaux Village Hall. Checkout the plans in this post.

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