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Read more about the article Winter in my clients garden

Winter in my clients garden

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:January 16, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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One of my clients has a winter garden. Let me show you some of their amazing plants.

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Read more about the article Sissinghurst Castle Garden  in September

Sissinghurst Castle Garden in September

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:January 11, 2025
  • Post category:Garden visits
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In September, we visited Sissinghurst Castle Garden. I must have been there ten times before but always enjoy going back to see how things have changed.

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Read more about the article Growing tomatoes from seed (really easy)

Growing tomatoes from seed (really easy)

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:January 5, 2025
  • Post category:Gardening advice
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I just stumbled across this video that I made a few years ago. Its about growing your own tomatoes from seed. Enjoy!

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Read more about the article Alpine seed sowing compost mix

Alpine seed sowing compost mix

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:December 30, 2024
  • Post category:Gardening advice
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Here's how I mix up a seed sowing compost for alpine plants.

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Alpine seed sowing

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:December 9, 2024
  • Post category:Gardening advice
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I finally got around to sowing the first of my alpine seeds. Let me show you how I do it.

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Read more about the article Dry shade planting plan example

Dry shade planting plan example

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:December 5, 2024
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I recently shared a list of some of my favourite plants for dry shady sites. But how can you use these plants when planting a border?

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Read more about the article Plants that take a bit of frost

Plants that take a bit of frost

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:November 30, 2024
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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We've had a few hard frosts recently. Lets see which of the plants in our garden can tolerate the cold weather.

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Read more about the article Our newly planted garden in autumn

Our newly planted garden in autumn

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:November 24, 2024
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Over the last few months, I've planted almost 200 different ornamental plants in our front garden. Let me show you a few of them.

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Read more about the article Discovering a hazel dormous

Discovering a hazel dormous

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:November 16, 2024
  • Post category:Wildlife
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I was working at a clients garden earlier this week when I had a bit of a surprising wildlife experience.

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Read more about the article Winter tree identification walk – Saturday 11th January 2025

Winter tree identification walk – Saturday 11th January 2025

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:October 3, 2024
  • Post category:Past events

Join this winter walk around Wickhambreaux to discover and discuss the trees that grow locally.  You'll learn to identify trees when they're not in leaf by observing their form, bud arrangement, leaf scars, and other key identifying features.

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