Looking out at the garden at this time of year is hardly an inspiring sight. But under the frost and brown dead stems are green shoots and a glimmer of hope for warmer days. January was an ice-cold month so I stayed cosy...
Read MoreIt’s been a funny old year. In many ways, it’s been an absolutely dreadful one. But through all the horribleness my garden has continued to keep me balanced, positive and relatively sane. I’d like to begin by apologising for the...
Read MoreLast year I noticed we had a frog in the front garden. I would often see it at night while I was watering and would say ‘hello’ as it sat looking up at me. From time to time, it would hop about in the daylight in a tame fashion...
Read MoreIn her Growing up North series for Northern Soul, our Gardening Correspondent Claire Fleetneedle looks at the unique challenges faced by gardeners up North and shares tips, ideas and horticultural happenings across the...
Read MoreI don’t think I’ve ever been so grateful to have a garden. Since lockdown I’ve spent almost every day working outside. As the crisis has developed, gardening programmes have switched from their usual format to advocating growing...
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