Former Hampton Court Palace Kitchen Garden Keeper, Vicki Cooke, explains the benefits of hedges and what to grow to create an edible hedge.
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Are trees good for the birds?
There is something magical about watching birds feed in your own garden. But it’s not just about putting out bird food. What we grow in our gardens can be a vital lifeline too. As winter approaches there is much we can do to help wildlife get through the cold bleak months.
How can I deal with drought
The sight of plants wilting and dropping their leaves like it’s already autumn to reduce their water use can be very dispiriting – even depressing, but all is not lost
Five great foliage plants
Five great foliage plants to grow to your garden, including hostas, heuchera, begonias, ferns and ivy.
How to deal with drought in the garden
Top tips on dealing with drought in the garden in hot weather, including watering advice for lawns, containers, shrubs and trees.
How can I be a better summer gardener?
Late summer can be the best time in our gardens. This year we’ve seen a lot of rain, so growth has been accelerated hugely and as a result there’s still so much to do, but don’t forget to take time out to enjoy your garden too.
Five flowers for summer pots
Flowers in pots provide instant colour to a drab spot in the garden. Here are 5 plants you can’t go wrong with.
Grow Cosmos in your garden
Cosmos plants are easy to grow in the garden, look beautiful and are a magnet to bees and butterflies. Cosmos is easy to grow from seed.
Garden plants for free
It’s easy to get more plants in your garden for free. Jean Vernon picks out five of her favourite self-seeding plants.
Are there any houseplants you can use?
Houseplants have a range of benefits and here are five houseplants that offer more than just looks and aesthetics.
Easy fruit for beginners
Want to grow your own fruit, but not sure where to start? Jean Vernon picks five fruits that are really easy to grow and will give you a great crop year after year.
What can I plant in spring containers?
Add a beacon of colour to your garden with a spring container full of early garden flowers says Jean Vernon
Radish revolution
There’s more to radishes than a just a quick filler crop or something for the children’s garden. Vicki Cooke extolls the virtues of the humble radish.
What edible plants can I grow in containers?
Debi Holland suggests Five Fab edibles for containers.
How can I garden on a budget?
If you are stuck at home with little or no income, Debi Holland shares her tips and ideas for increasing your garden blooms without breaking the bank.
Cabbages and kings
Take a closer look at the underrated cabbage, says former Hampton Court Kitchen Garden Keeper Vicki Cooke
