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Win our top gardening books of 2024
Our top gardening books of the year 🎉💫 and a chance to win all 14... In every issue of Gardens Illustrated, we ask leading garden writers, garden designers and horticulturists to review recently published books for gardeners and plant lovers. These are the books that our reviewers have especially loved this year. Head to the link in our bio to enter our competition to win all 14 of our favourite gardening books of the year. Including: 📕Pastoral Gardens, by @ClareFostergardens and @Mon...
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The chop and drop gardening method
Do you chop and drop? ✂️ It may feel a bit wrong, says head gardener @troyscottsmith1, but it saves time and is probably doing something positive for the soil as well. Head to the link in our bio to read more about chop and drop. 🎥 @room_of_light 📍 @sissinghurstcastlegardennt #gardening #gardens #garden #chopanddrop #gardens #deadhead #roses #sissinghurst #inspiringgardens #gardentips #gardenhacks
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Rose pruning with Jenny Barnes
🚨Last chance to book! 🚨 Don't miss our online masterclass with Jenny Barnes, head gardener at Cottesbrooke Hall, live tomorrow evening, when you can watch our exclusive video tutorial shot in the garden with Jenny (@niff_barnes) in winter and summer, explaining how to make amazing shapes with roses. Plus you'll get the chance to ask Jenny your questions about her remarkable rose training techniques. But if you're out trick or treating for Halloween, don't worry - purchase a ticket now and ...
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🍂 Step into Autumn with our exclusive Masterclass Series! 🍂 Join us for a season of inspiration featuring talks from acclaimed garden designer Stefano Marinaz, rose expert Jenny ‘Niff’ Barnes, and world-renowned landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith. Whether you’re looking to transform small spaces or dive deep into the art of rose sculpting, these sessions are a must for garden lovers. 🌿 Save 20% with a series ticket, or enjoy an additional 10% off as a GI member! 🔗 Tap the link in our bi...
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How to protect grass seed from birds
Planning on sowing grass seed soon? 🌱 @troyscottsmith1, head gardener at @sissinghurstcastlegardennt has an excellent tip to make sure the birds don’t eat it. Head to the link in our bio for more on grass seed and laying lawns. 🎥 @veronicapeerless #gardening #gardens #plants #birds #grass #layinggrass #grassseeding
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Wondering how to layer your bulb planting and plant a bulb lasagne
Wondering how to layer your bulb planting? Expert head gardener @troyscottsmith1 explains how to do it in lawns or open ground. Head to the link in our bio for the full film of Troy’s tips and don’t miss October’s magazine for Troy’s autumn garden jobs. 🎥 @veronicapeerless 📍 @sissinghurstcastlegardennt #gardening #gardens #plants #garden #inspiringgardens #planting #bulbplanting #bulbs #bulb #fritillaria
Fed up of growing veg that gets eaten by the slugs? 🥬 We have rounded up 17 vegetables that slugs won't touch. 'There are vegetables that don’t attract slug damage and there are some that will avoid or shrug off damage if you can grow them larger before planting, or if you nurse them through the early stages of growth, protecting them till they’re larger and less vulnerable.' Head to the link in our bio for our break down of slug-proof veg. But let's not forget - slugs are good for the ... Stages Of Growth, Vegetable Gardens, Fed Up, Slug, Vegetable Garden, Let It Be
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Veg that slugs won't eat
Fed up of growing veg that gets eaten by the slugs? 🥬 We have rounded up 17 vegetables that slugs won't touch. 'There are vegetables that don’t attract slug damage and there are some that will avoid or shrug off damage if you can grow them larger before planting, or if you nurse them through the early stages of growth, protecting them till they’re larger and less vulnerable.' Head to the link in our bio for our break down of slug-proof veg. But let's not forget - slugs are good for the ...
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Veg that slugs won't eat
Fed up of growing veg that gets eaten by the slugs? 🥬 We have rounded up 17 vegetables that slugs won't touch. 'There are vegetables that don’t attract slug damage and there are some that will avoid or shrug off damage if you can grow them larger before planting, or if you nurse them through the early stages of growth, protecting them till they’re larger and less vulnerable.' Head to the link in our bio for our break down of slug-proof veg. But let's not forget - slugs are good for the ...
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Veg that slugs won't eat
Fed up of growing veg that gets eaten by the slugs? 🥬 We have rounded up 17 vegetables that slugs won't touch. 'There are vegetables that don’t attract slug damage and there are some that will avoid or shrug off damage if you can grow them larger before planting, or if you nurse them through the early stages of growth, protecting them till they’re larger and less vulnerable.' Head to the link in our bio for our break down of slug-proof veg. But let's not forget - slugs are good for the ...
Captain Poldark’s rippling muscles may have sparked a nation’s interest in the scythe, but this ancient tool has long been gaining popularity with gardeners. 'The tool he is using might look primitive but, SimonDamant passionately believes, it has yet to be bettered, whether you are cutting small garden meadows or the paths in your allotment. “The modern alternative is a strimmer, which guzzles fossil fuel, makes a racket and can injure wildlife. It doesn’t even do a particularly good job.”... Ancient Tools, Plant Design, Cool Plants, Small Garden, Good Job, Being Used, Muscles, Fossil, Garden Design
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Why scything is having a moment
Captain Poldark’s rippling muscles may have sparked a nation’s interest in the scythe, but this ancient tool has long been gaining popularity with gardeners. 'The tool he is using might look primitive but, SimonDamant passionately believes, it has yet to be bettered, whether you are cutting small garden meadows or the paths in your allotment. “The modern alternative is a strimmer, which guzzles fossil fuel, makes a racket and can injure wildlife. It doesn’t even do a particularly good job.”...
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Why scything is having a moment
Captain Poldark’s rippling muscles may have sparked a nation’s interest in the scythe, but this ancient tool has long been gaining popularity with gardeners. 'The tool he is using might look primitive but, SimonDamant passionately believes, it has yet to be bettered, whether you are cutting small garden meadows or the paths in your allotment. “The modern alternative is a strimmer, which guzzles fossil fuel, makes a racket and can injure wildlife. It doesn’t even do a particularly good job.”...
Captain Poldark’s rippling muscles may have sparked a nation’s interest in the scythe, but this ancient tool has long been gaining popularity with gardeners. 'The tool he is using might look primitive but, SimonDamant passionately believes, it has yet to be bettered, whether you are cutting small garden meadows or the paths in your allotment. “The modern alternative is a strimmer, which guzzles fossil fuel, makes a racket and can injure wildlife. It doesn’t even do a particularly good job.”...
Why scything is having a moment
Captain Poldark’s rippling muscles may have sparked a nation’s interest in the scythe, but this ancient tool has long been gaining popularity with gardeners. 'The tool he is using might look primitive but, SimonDamant passionately believes, it has yet to be bettered, whether you are cutting small garden meadows or the paths in your allotment. “The modern alternative is a strimmer, which guzzles fossil fuel, makes a racket and can injure wildlife. It doesn’t even do a particularly good job.”...
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UK’s largest species of garden snail
UK’s largest species of garden snail has been discovered following last year’s wet weather. 🐌🤯 A brand new species of large snail has been discovered in a garden in Wales and could soon be arriving in your garden. Head to the link in our bio to read the full story. Susie Tress, head of molluscs at the department of horticulture, said the discovery was amazing: “This size of snail has never been seen on these shores before. It is an amazing discovery, which may mean gardeners have to rethi...
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When to plant summer bulbs and the best to choose for a gloriously colourful garden 🌞 While we're enjoying the long-awaited colour from spring bulbs, it can be easy to forget that spring is the best time to plant summer bulbs. Dahlias, gladioli, lilies and more can all be planted in spring for colour through summer and autumn. We asked experts to pick their favourite summer flowering bulbs. Head to the link in our bio to see them. Here are: Gladiolus papilio 'Ruby' Amarine tubergenii Be...
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When to plant summer bulbs and the best to choose for a gloriously colourful garden 🌞 While we're enjoying the long-awaited colour from spring bulbs, it can be easy to forget that spring is the best time to plant summer bulbs. Dahlias, gladioli, lilies and more can all be planted in spring for colour through summer and autumn. We asked experts to pick their favourite summer flowering bulbs. Head to the link in our bio to see them. Here are: Gladiolus papilio 'Ruby' Amarine tubergenii Be...