7 Essential Jobs To Do In Your Garden Before Winter Hits
As someone who gardens in a normal back garden with an allotment on the side — and who has just spent the last few weeks…
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Growing
Learn how to grow your own food in a UK back garden, using simple, practical methods that work with limited space, time, and budget.
Behind on Spring Gardening? 5 Calm Fixes That Work
For the past several years I’ve grown food in small UK gardens, raised beds, containers, and even troughs — often starting later than I meant…
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13 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Allotment Soil for Thriving Crops
Starting an allotment is an exciting journey, but before the fun of planting begins, there’s some important groundwork to be done – quite literally. To…
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Harnessing the Power of the Skies: A Quick Guide to Harvesting Rainwater
Hello, Good Lifers! Today, let's embark on a journey to reconnect with an age-old wisdom: the art of rainwater harvesting. This isn't just a practice;…
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A Quick Beginner’s Guide to Permaculture in Small Spaces
Imagine this idyllic setting, even in the middle of a city. Welcome, Good Lifers! Have you ever wondered how the principles of permaculture can thrive…
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8 SUPER Plants That Repel Common Pests: Incorporating Pest-Repellent Species In Your Garden
Ah, the joys of gardening! You've got your hands in the soil, the sun on your back, and then—what's this? A horde of aphids munching…
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Sowing Success with Tomato Plants: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Growers
In my early days of venturing into the world of gardening, I eagerly planted my first set of tomato plant seedlings, dreaming of the delicious,…
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Garden 2.0: Embracing Gardening With AI for a Blooming Future
Gardening, for many, is a sacred practice. It's a dance between humans and nature, a testament to our ability to nurture and create. Still, as…
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The Great Greenhouse Debate: Is a Glass or Polycarbonate Greenhouse Better?
Ah, the joys of gardening! I remember the day I decided to take my green thumb to the next level by investing in a greenhouse. …
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Unlocking Composting Success: Air Holes in Bins – Need or Not?
If you're like us and enjoy gardening or reducing your food waste, composting might be on your mind. When I first started composting, we were…
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