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Anna Pavord: The point of gardening? Not a mad rush to get it done, but relaxed enjoyment of the act of doing itThe odd quick win is one thing, says garden writer Anna Pavord, but those who take their time in the garden are the ones who gain the most.
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How to grow delphiniums: Which ones to plant, where to place them, and how to make them thriveWe may not all be able to grow the sort of delphiniums that are on display at the Chelsea Flower Show, but even in ordinary gardens these statuesque plants still turn heads. John Hoyland shares his expert tips.
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Alan Titchmarsh: The Chelsea Flower Show needs to stop pandering to trends and remember that it's a celebration of gardeningOur columnist Alan Titchmarsh is a supporter — and a vice-president — of the RHS. But he worries that the horticulture is in danger of going missing from the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show.
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Mark Gregory, the 'King of Chelsea', on how to create a garden whose plants taste as good as they lookFive-times Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist Mark Gregory recommends plants to grow in your garden that look as good as they taste.
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Growing your own? The big mistake you have to avoidAn abundance might sound like success for a gardener, but if you're growing crops at home to supply your own needs, then little and often is a much better aim. Mark Diacono explains.
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Anna Pavord: A natural-born-hoarder's guide to getting rid of all those plants that really must goClearing out plants is not for the faint-hearted, but Anna Pavord shares her hard-won tips.
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Alan Titchmarsh: The plants that make me smile the mostAlan Titchmarsh admits that the plants that give him most pleasure aren't always the ones he's intended to grow.
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A nursery where you'll come away having spent a lot of money — but you'll be very pleased to have done soCharles Quest-Ritson takes a look at the incomparable hepaticas of John Massey.
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Blackcurrants: Easy to grow, endlessly versatile, and why home-grown is way better than you'll find in the shopsMark Diacono makes a case for blackcurrants being one of the best — and simplest — fruits to grow in your garden.
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Anna Pavord: 'I never quite remember how glorious it is going to be, that first day in spring'The gardener and writer Anna Pavrod on the joy of rediscovery that is spring.
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Grow your own tomatoes: What to plant, when to plant them and how to make sure they thriveNothing beats the flavour of homegrown tomatoes, whether you like them large and meaty or tiny and juicy. Mark Diacono has the lowdown on how to do it and which varieties to choose.
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There are over 1,000 different citrus fruits out there — and you owe it to yourself to try something a little differentOnce, there were just four types of wild citrus, but farmers and gardeners over the centuries have selected for wonderful variety and abundance, says Charles Quest-Ritson.
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How to start your own cutting garden, by three of Britain's most successful flower growersNothing beats homegrown flowers for beauty, variety and scent. Tiffany Daneff asks three British growers for the best advice on starting your own cutting garden.
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How to grow fritillariesThe exotic snake’s-head fritillary is the only British native of 130 bulbs in this fascinating family, many of which deserve a place in the garden. John Hoyland, garden adviser at Glyndebourne in East Sussex, recommends the best and shares tips on how to grow them, with additional tips from botanical artist and Fritillaria specialist Laurence Hill.
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Alan Titchmarsh: The hardest thing in life is keeping a sense of perspective. In that respect, a garden has no equalWe all need a garden sanctuary, says our columnist Alan Titchmarsh.
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The place you'll find the world's best roses — and it's nowhere near BritainCharles Quest-Ritson is man who literally wrote the book on roses — several of them, actually — but he'll openly concede that his best efforts in Hampshire are as nothing compared to the best Australia has to offer.
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Wild Garlic: How to forage it, and how to grow your ownIf you are new to foraging, wild garlic is the ideal place to start says Mark Diacono.
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In search of a mutant snowdropCharles Quest-Ritson tells the tale of a snowdrop that proved a painfully elusive wintry delight.
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The forest garden in Devon 'with an air of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory'Mark Diacono on Martin Crawford, the man who has inspired him for decades.
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Your month-by-month checklist of what to do in the garden and when in 2022Keeping on top of the gardening jobs can be daunting, and it's all too easy to let things slide in one area or another for a month or two.
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Alan Titchmarsh: My favourite books for winter garden dreamingAs the gardening takes a back seat and the sofa and the fire beckon, Alan recommends some of his favourite books to while away the long winter nights.
