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The National Gardening Show | Whats-On-Guide.co.uk

The National Gardening Show | Whats-On-Guide.co.uk

Whats-On-Guide.co.uk, The National Gardening Show is an ideal day out for gardening fans – the event showcases the finest in Autumn gardening, with lots of …
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UK: Alan Titchmarsh: students should ditch university and learn …

“We need practical skills to keep the country going and the fact that they've been undervalued, underrated and under catered for is a great mistake in terms of …
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Alcohol Research UK – eco-therapy services in Northern Ireland for …

Exploring the scope of eco-therapy services in Northern Ireland, to asses their potential for a large research project into people with alcohol problems.
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July garden planner

July garden planner

Naturalistic planting guru Noel Kingsbury reveals how he keeps his perennials toned. He photographs his garden constantly – a useful habit for amateurs too, at home and forrecording inspiring designs and plant combinations abroad. Hence our masterclass …
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Alan: Titch gardening

GARDENING guru Alan Titchmarsh has branded Britain's education system 'ridiculous' – and called for more people to study horticulture instead of going to university.
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Sandy's Garden … hedging

Recently, listening to BBC Radio 4, I heard extracts from a recently-published book entitled 'Hedge Britannia'.
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That location for twilight gardening was meant to be London N1 9DX …

That location for twilight gardening was meant to be London N1 9DX …

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Word of the day….alliteration – UK Veg Gardeners

Why? Because my taties are trashed, broad beans battered, courgettes crushed and foxgloves flattened. Monsoon rains and gale force winds have, yet again, …
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Gardening: Budget cuts but Forbury still a picture

When Forbury Gardens was restored with a massive lottery grant and the new tea kiosk installed I became green with envy.
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Diggin In: Creating a fairy garden

Diggin In: Creating a fairy garden

Terrence Jones helps bring joy, new smile to UK fan 'Stone Cold Willow' … That corner of the garden was only the beginning for what is now a 3-by-5-foot landscape that she and son-in-law, Joey Lawrence, built with 2-by-10s, 2-by-4s and 4-by-4s. It …
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Industry Champion – Alan Titchmarsh, gardening journalist and television …

Alan Titchmarsh is the UK's best-known gardening personality. His new series of Love Your Garden began on ITV1 this week. He talks to HW about promoting gardening and the issues in the sector. Alan Titchmarsh, gardening journalist and television …
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Cutting Garden??? What to buy? – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers

ok so clearly i am soooo not into gardening but my new house has a very small … If you want something that's not as big as a mower get a non-powered mower …
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Hampton Court Flower Show 2012: it's heaven for children

Hampton Court Flower Show 2012: it's heaven for children

'A flower show? What do you mean you're taking us to a flower show?” If this is the stock response of your children to your weekend plans, it may be time to re-educate them. And if you're looking to move garden shows away from the “meeting with dull …
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Morningside school unveil memorial garden for brave Jordan

A BEAUTIFUL memorial garden was officially opened at Morningside Primary School last week.
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Hampton Court Flower Show 2012: New arrivals in the rose hall of fame

Richard Porson was born in East Ruston and this rose will be widely planted at East Ruston Old Vicarage, the garden in Norfolk owned by Alan Gray and Graham Robeson (Top 20 British Garden Makers, Gardening June 9). Both of these roses are on sale for …
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Gardening Gear Around The UK | Success Begins Here

Gardening Gear Around The UK | Success Begins Here

A lot of people say that gardening is a tough thing to get started on, but this is only true if you don't know what you're doing. The way to be successful with …
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Abramovich still has dreams for Battersea

With play at the All England Club under way, thousands of tennis fans will pass … Sign up for weekly property news, design trends, decorating & gardening tips, …
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New gardens are welcomed for award-winning scheme

We began in 1927, and this year the National Gardens Scheme is delighted to receive the Visit England 2012 award for outstanding contribution to tourism on behalf of the English Garden.Eighty-five…
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Lawns

Lawns Under Threat from Disease in Snowy Conditions

Lawns Under Threat from Disease in Snowy Conditions

Those wishing to learn more about lawn management or are looking for Turf Online are encouraged to visit http://www.turfland.co.uk for expert information from the UK's leading Turf Suppliers. Contact: Paul Watt, +44(0)1704-888332, paul.watt@turfland.co …
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WHY THE WEATHER COULD PUT BRITISH LAWNS OUT TO GRASS

IMMACULATE British lawns will become a thing of the past as changing weather patterns make it impossible to create the perfect garden. Experts fear the summer will be prone to extreme weather conditions in years to come, with periods of torrential rain …
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'Gatsby' for lawns of Spier

There's an entire culture becoming intoxicated with a new form of music and alcohol, plus the line in the book about how incredible it is that young people can be so wealthy made him think of footballers in the UK and hip hop stars in the US. “Then I …
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Bargain news: garden furniture; artistic homeware; classic timber; vintage …

Bargain news: garden furniture; artistic homeware; classic timber; vintage …

Deals on garden furniture, front doors, homeware featuring artworks of Francis Bacon, vintage-style side chairs and retro bicycles – Homes and Property.
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Yardsmart: 'Vegetable Gardening The Colonial Williamsburg Way' a joy

… $30), by Wesley Greene. The title page states “18th-Century Methods for Today's Organic Gardeners,” but fortunately, we don't have to tote buckets of water to keep our plants alive. … Raw Video: Suspicious Blast Kills Child in UK · Filmmaker Nora …
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Avenues Open Gardens preview

IT HAS been one of the highlights of the social calendar for more than 30 years.And this weekend, the Avenues Open Gardens will return.This year's event has …
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Rushall pupils get gardening

Rushall pupils get gardening

Rushall School pupils have just a year in which to prepare and plant up their new allotment in the hope of winning classes at the village's flower and vegetable …
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Win GroChar All Purpose Compost – enter now!

Ten lucky gardeners will each win two 60l bags of Carbon Gold's peat-free all-purpose compost.
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Garden expert elected to RHS council

A DORSET garden expert has been elected to the General Council of the Royal Horticultural Society.
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Lawns

New owners promise 2.5m makeover for Green Lawns

New owners promise 2.5m makeover for Green Lawns

The couple have combined 40 years working in some of the most prestigious and challenging hotels and restaurants in the UK – and are keen to bring something new to the county. “There are some wonderful hotels in Cornwall and we know that customer …
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Reception held for incoming British Council director

The UK Deputy-High Commissioner in Karachi, Francis Campbell, hosted a reception for incoming British Council Director (Sindh-Balochistan) Barbara Wickham on the lush, sprawling, and beautifully manicured lawns of the UK Deputy-High Commission …
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Hampstead Heath croquet club needs second lawn for long-term survival

It might not have the history of the All England Club or the luscious lawns of Hurlingham, but Hampstead Heath Croquet Club boasts international players in its ranks – some with world championship experience under their belts. The club, which was …
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