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September 2008


In Darkest Dorset

Posted by KathyS

Monday 29th September 2008

Category: Garden Wildlife

 

This woodland pool lies in a hollow down a lost lane, not far from Abbotsbury in Dorset. Mature trees overhead shade out the glare of a perfect autumn afternoon. The banks are trimmed with wild flowers – golden saxifrage, brooklime and wild a... Read More

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Up, Up and Away

Posted by simon

Saturday 27th September 2008

Category: Interviews

 

Passionate, inspiring and hugely informed, Chris Beardshaw is one of the leading lights in the world of gardening, both as a television presenter and ambassador – breathing new life into the industry with his unique blend of skills and qualific... Read More

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Hedghogs, Mini Beasts and much more!

Posted by ChrisBeardshaw

Friday 26th September 2008

Category: Garden Wildlife

 

Been busy filming during the spring and summer for a brand new series all about attracting wildlife into our gardens. I've been away over the last couple of weeks filming the revisits to see how succesful my gardens were and the results.......are de... Read More

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Gardening in Uganda

Posted by maggi

Thursday 25th September 2008

Category: Garden design

 

Tips on veg growing required! Read More

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Definitely not Gardeners' Question Time!

Posted by TerryWalton

Thursday 25th September 2008

Category: Announcements

 

Citizens of the World!  Wiggly Wigglers present, for your edification & enjoyment, for one night only, the star of BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine Show Mr Terry Walton (The Raconteur of the Rhondda) and 'Frugal' Richard Fishbourne (Master of Cerem... Read More

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Starlings and Cordylines

Posted by KathyS

Thursday 25th September 2008

Category: Garden Wildlife

 

My tall cordylines have flowered and fruited again this year. And don’t the local starlings love to eat them! A crowd of them descend on the fruiting head, cackling like a pack of weaver-birds. Hanging upside down and at all angles, they swallo... Read More

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The Lawn 2

Posted by Gray

Wednesday 24th September 2008

Category: Lawn Care

 

Its time to get out there and do some work on that lawn - Scarify, Aerate it and then leave it for a few day's, then apply a Autumn feed - you will be rewarded next Spring. Read More

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Behind the Beach...

Posted by KathyS

Monday 22nd September 2008

Category: Garden Wildlife

 

This sunny image would appear to be taken far inland, but these reedmaces are right behind the Chesil Bank at Cogden Beach, Dorset, and tolerating all the salt the gales can throw at them. This is a wonderful area for wild flowers, even in September.... Read More

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