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Tom Coward

Tom Coward is Head Gardener at Gravetye Manor

Planting trees means considering height, size, positioning and the shadows they will cast, not to mention the views they will hide or enhance

How to grow currants

Currant affairs thrill Tom Coward.

By Tom Coward Published 11 July 15
What spires to plant in the garden

Tom Coward suggests lofty spires to inspire.

By Tom Coward Published 1 June 15
How to grow garden pinks

Garden pinks? The more the merrier, says Tom Coward.

By Tom Coward Published 26 April 15
The best poppies to plant in spring

And they called it poppy love.

By Tom Coward Published 6 March 15
Parsnips: the root of perfection

Tom Coward explains how to grow this magnificent root vegetable.

By Tom Coward Published 25 January 15
Winged peas and palatable petals

Head gardener at Gravetye Manor explains the appeal of these pretty flowers.

By Tom Coward Published 23 November 14

How to grow figs

Tom Coward explains the best ways to grow figs, which have been a very successful part of the bumper fruit crop this year

By Tom Coward Published 11 September 14

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