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Summer Essentials: Your Top Picks for the Great Outdoors
From cooling mattress toppers to sustainable water bottles, discover the top products that made the cut in July's hitlist.
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Sowing the Seeds of Fresh Cabbages for Next Spring
Gardening enthusiasts with a decent-sized patch can now start growing spring cabbages, which will be ready to pick next spring. However, it's essential to consider the space and time required for these delicious but time- and space-hungry crops.
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Free Garden Clearances Bring Light and Hope to Struggling Homeowners
Stephen Jalland, a 57-year-old from March, Cambridgeshire, has been offering free garden clearances to those unable to maintain their outdoor spaces due to health, financial, or mental struggles. His initiative, sparked by frustration over judgmental online comments, has transformed lives by providing 'happy spaces' and alleviating stress for homeowners like Anita Thursby, who battled cervical cancer and shame over her overgrown garden.
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Elevate Your Garden: The Art of Creating Mounds for Beauty and Function
Transform your garden by building mounds, a technique that adds visual interest, supports diverse planting, and enhances soil health. Learn how to create these features using excess soil or the ancient *hugelkultur* method, and discover their benefits for privacy and wildlife.
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Climate Crisis Threatens Homegrown Harvests
As the UK faces its sixth heatwave of the year, gardeners are struggling to maintain their crops amidst drought and food price inflation.
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The Best Bird Feeders for Your Garden in 2026
Discover the top bird feeders for your garden, featuring a range of styles and designs to attract a variety of bird species. From recycled materials to squirrel-proof designs, find the perfect feeder to supplement your birds' food and keep them healthy.