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Genius in a bottle: Grow succulents in terrariums for charming tabletop glass houses Modern terrariums come in all shapes and sizes and contain plants and animals Within them a miniature habitat provides ideal conditions for specialist plants Terrariums can be almost any size and you can make a micro-garden in pickle jar By Nigel Colborn … Read more
The jewels of January: Early blooming crocus are the gems that bring winter cheer This month crocus will bloom in your gardens creating beds full of colour Snowdrops will also start to peak above the surface of the soil in late January There are about 19 species, almost all winter-flowering and are easy to grow … Read more
Know your onions: Don’t miss out on nutritious ‘piquant’ vegetables in your plot later this year Nigel Colborn shares advice for growing garlic, shallots and piquant vegetables British gardening expert says garlic is best planted in autumn or late winter He advises against being tempted to plant supermarket varieties By Nigel Colborn for the Daily … Read more
Action plan: Nigel Colborn’s essential jobs for your garden this week Nigel Colborn shares advice for growing vegetables and flowers ahead of spring British gardening expert says tender crops don’t need starting before February Tender ornamentals can be sown this month if you have a heated propagator By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 22:06 … Read more
At this time of year I start the slow and steady process of pruning all my roses. I do it in bite-sized chunks, and it always takes me a couple of weeks to get round all of our 150-odd shrub rose bushes. I like doing it, but I like pruning some more than others. This … Read more
Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series. The first batch of the snowdrops in my Spring Garden were planted 15 years ago. They were from a friend’s garden, and they’ve gradually been spreading by seed, although every few years I do lift and divide a clump or two. … Read more
Action plan: Nigel Colborn’s essential jobs for your garden this week Nigel Colborn shares his advice for protecting peach trees from fungal disease British gardening expert recommends fixing a plastic cover over the branches He also explains the importance of keeping gardening records for the future By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 22:06 … Read more
A new leaf for 2021: Make this the year to spruce up and rejig your outdoor space, writes Nigel Colborn British gardening expert Nigel Colborn takes a look ahead to the coming year He gives some hints on how to make your garden prettier and more enjoyable They include dumping the weeds, fixing the mistakes … Read more
When she was in her 40s, Pam Gray went through a period of depression so bad that she didn’t leave the house for six months. Then she plucked up the courage to do a floristry course, which led to a job in a florist’s shop. ‘To get there I had to go on a bus … Read more
Santa’s green stocking! The ultimate Christmas gifts for gardeners Nigel Colborn picked out a selection of Christmas gift suggestions for gardeners British gardener says there are many new tools, fancy pots and helpful books His top picks include Gnome With A Chalkboard and Esschert Design Tool Stool By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 22:05 … Read more