While most people would plan a trip to the garden centre to add some lavender to their home, did you know that you can grow these plants for completely free? In a useful Instagram video shared by ...

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You can harvest big, sweet onions early in spring when you plant the right variety in autumn. Here is what you need to know ...

Most houseplants will thrive in a well-lit, draught-free spot with an even temperature and reasonably high humidity. However some plants have specific needs. For instance, flowering plants and ...

With some basic equipment, the magic of nature and a little patience, you can fill your garden – for free. Propagation is the ...

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Many gardeners are still harvesting cucumbers and tomatoes or gearing up to plant some colorful mums. Now is also the time to think ahead about spring-flowering bulbs. It can be ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

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