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Read more about the article Rare wild orchids growing in home gardens

Rare wild orchids growing in home gardens

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:June 21, 2025
  • Post category:Wildflower meadow
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When you find rare wild orchids growing in your home garden, you know you're doing something right.

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Read more about the article Wickhambreaux Open Gardens and free gardening advice from Gardening Mentor’s Joe Vary – Sunday 8th June 2025

Wickhambreaux Open Gardens and free gardening advice from Gardening Mentor’s Joe Vary – Sunday 8th June 2025

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:June 8, 2025
  • Post category:Past events

Join us for Wickhambreaux Open Gardens. You’ll be able to enjoy visiting a load of private gardens in our beautiful home village. 

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Read more about the article Wood sages for your garden

Wood sages for your garden

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:June 8, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Wood sages are brilliant, reliable plants with a long season of interest. But which ones to choose?

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Read more about the article Our home wildflower meadow in May

Our home wildflower meadow in May

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:May 22, 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 A second chance for plants at Wisley

A second chance for plants at Wisley

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:May 19, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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It's time to give some plants a second chance. Let's see what Wisley has to offer.

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Read more about the article Mid-spring garden update

Mid-spring garden update

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:May 13, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Enjoy a tour with the plants in our new trial garden this spring.

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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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