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The good gardener is always busy laying the foundations for future glory. Now is the time to sow many seeds for summer bedding plants, such as Begonia and Lobelia, in a heated glasshouse, preferably with the luxury of some bottom heat. Tiny, dust-like seeds such as these need a little extra care. Sieve a cover-ing of extra-fine compost over the filled tray, mix the seeds with silver sand and tap the mixture lightly across the finished surface. Stand the tray in 1in of water until the surface begins to glisten, et voilà!
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The life that thrives among the dead: How wildlife finds a home in the graveyards and churchyards of BritainHome to a veritable ‘Noah’s Ark of species’, thanks to never being ploughed, sprayed or fertilised, our churchyards offer a sacred haven for flora and fauna, says Laura Parker.
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‘What a shame when a dinosaur disappears into the mansion of an oligarch rather than being displayed for all to enjoy’: The ethics of the dinosaur auctionFancy a stegosaurus in your living room? You can buy one at auction. But the latest luxury good is a paleontologist's worst nightmare.
