Soil huggers

One of the best things we can do for our soil is to keep it covered, preferably with plants.
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Soul food

Autumn is planting time for the nutrient-dense vegetables that sustain us through winter and early spring.
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The sweet promise of spring

Take some little brown bulbs and plant them in some well-drained soil. In just a few months time nature's little brown parcels will morph into a magnificent bloom.
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Form and function

Autumn is planting time for the trees, shrubs and hedges that form the backbone of a garden and bring about the most comfortable and inviting of outdoor living spaces.
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Harvest Time

Autumn is the season to celebrate nature's abundance. Whether we grow our own or visit the market while prices are low, it's time to make the most of a profusion of fruit and vegetables that can sustain us through the winter months.
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Plant a wall of fruit

How to have it all when your outdoors is only small!
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Autumn gold

As befitting a grand finale, the colour dial turns full volume at summer's end. Plant these time-honoured treasures to add to the richness of your late summer garden.
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Awesome Autumn

Autumn is a rewarding time in the vege garden with both harvesting and new planting to enjoy.
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Autumn inspiration

The cook's garden

Fresh herbs picked fresh from the garden while you cook have the best flavour. Few plants give so much for so little.
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A lawn to love

A long hot summer leaves most lawns looking worse for wear. It's time for some renovation that will soon have lawns looking loved again.
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Cool classic

A bit like the black dress, the 'white garden' has a crisp elegance that never goes out of fashion. Its quiet simplicity comes to life in shady areas and at night when the flowers shine out in the moonlight.
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Kids Go Gardening - spring flowering bulbs

Everyone loves daffodils and tulips. But if you want to have them in your garden you have to plant them in autumn.
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Inspiration for Kids

A quarterly mini magazine for children containing colour projects and puzzles to encourage the next generation of gardeners. FREE bonus Yates Seed with each issue

Nature's way to a better world

Coming up with a workable composting system that fits your lifestyle will greatly reduce food waste and build better soil.
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On home ground

When you want to grow your own food but don't have a large garden, it comes down to getting the most out of the space you have.
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Grow Spring bulbs in pots

Autumn is bulb planting time. We have a good three months (more in the north), to get them planted, but for the pick of the season's best, its best to buy early in the season.
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Legionnaires' disease

Gardening is an enjoyable and healthy pastime. However each year a few gardeners contract legionnaires' disease. There are simple steps you can take to lessen the risk.
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