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Tuesday 22 May 2012,By Terry Walton
Fresh ideas
Terry returns from Malvern with some new tips and tricks, and brings us news of a new scheme for allotment gardening remotely, via computer
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Monday 21 May 2012,By Val Bourne
Growing beans from June onwards
There’s still plenty of time to sow frost tender runner beans and French beans in June, especially now that frosts tend to arrive much later than they did. Runner beans need to be in the ground in early June, but it’s possible to repeat-sow French beans until late-July at least. Later sowings are dependent on weather however.
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Monday 21 May 2012,By Val Bourne
Hardy geraniums to flower through summer
A reader asks: 'I want to plant some hardy geraniums that will flower non-stop throughout summer. What do you recommend?' Garden expert Val Bourne advises on the best varieties to provide a cheerful splash of colour all summer long
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Tuesday 8 May 2012,By Terry Walton
May 8, 2012: bee happy
This week, Terry builds a home for solitary bees and worries about May frosts
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Thursday 3 May 2012,By Martyn Cox
Kerb appeal - add value to your property
Saga Populus poll findings* reveal that a garden is among the top three most important features when looking to buy a property, so find out how to maximise the value of your garden
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Thursday 3 May 2012,By Val Bourne
How to grow May-flowering aquilegias
Aquilegias produce bee-pleasing flowers in May, a month when flowers tend to be in short supply.
Val Bourne advises on the best varieties to grow, plus tips on planting and care
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Wednesday 2 May 2012,By David Chapman
The harvest mouse
Despite its name, the tiny harvest mouse is as likely to be found in hedgerows and meadows throughout the year
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Tuesday 1 May 2012,By Terry Walton
May 1, 2012: a good drink for the plants
The recent rainfall has encouraged green shoots to emerge all over Terry's plot but, he warns, the weeds and pests are also taking advantage of the warmer, wetter conditions, so vigilance is key
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Monday 30 April 2012,By Tiffany Daneff
Garden news May 2012
Saga Magazine's Houses and Gardens Editor, Tiffany Daneff, presents this month's most exciting gardening events
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Tuesday 24 April 2012,By Terry Walton
Easy peasy - Terry's pod-popping treat of fresh peas
This week the bluebells and other, less desirable, weeds are back; plus, how Terry's favourite snack of fresh peas in the pod doubles as a useful memory aid
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