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Get the most out of your garden with great ideas and inspiration about planting, garden design, wildlife gardening and cooking from Richard Jackson and his team.

Plants
Kales, Collards and Coleworts

Published on 10th April 2018 by Vicki Cooke

Hampton Court Palace Royal kitchen garden keeper, Vicki Cooke explores the weird and wonderful world of easy to grow kale

Wildlife Watch
Nesting birds

Published on 29th March 20186th April 2018 by Jean Vernon

There’s a real energy in the spring garden, from the frantic activity as our feathered friends start to nest. It can start as early as February in a mild spring, but my mid-March nesting season is usually well and truly upon us.

Plants
Primroses and polyanthus: the essence of spring

Published on 29th March 2018 by Geoff Stebbings

Primroses are surely our most loved wild flower. Surprisingly common in shady hedgerows and at the edge of woodlands, the primrose has a charm unmatched by any other wild flower.

Garden Inspiration
New gardening products for 2018

Published on 25th March 201829th March 2018 by Geoff Hodge

Geoff Hodge picks his five favourite new products from the myriad on display at the 2018 Garden Press Event held at The Business Design Centre in London.

Plants
Five great hepaticas

Published on 25th March 2018 by Guest Blogger

When it comes to early spring flowers, Hepaticas are among the most beautiful. On bright sunny days their flowers open wide to display their simple beauty and unobtrusive charm.