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Planting a Hot Hanging Basket

A step-by-step guide to planting a hanging basket with hot-coloured plants for summer

Alpine Trough Step-by-Step

A practical guide to planting a stone trough with alpine plants

Autumn Bucket Step by Step

Step-by-step guide to planting an autumn bulb display in a recycled metal bucket

Christmas Wreath Step by Step

Making a decorative door wreath is a sure sign that Christmas is approaching, a fun family activity that fosters a festive spirit.

Charlie the Trug Maker

No gardener’s toolshed is complete without a trug, a versatile basket that weds practicality with simple beauty and design

Planting a Thyme Wheel Step by Step

A guide to creating a thyme wheel with salvaged materials

A Cottage Garden in Pots

Creating a cottage garden with fruit, flowers and vegetables in containers

Garden Posie for September

A step-by-step guide to creating a posie with late summer flowers

Planting a July Hot Pot

A step-by-step guide to planting a hot summer display in a copper pot

Herb Hanging Basket in June

A step-by-step guide to creating a hanging basket filled with herbs

Alpine Hanging Basket in May

A step-by-step guide to planting an Alpine hanging basket

Planting a May Charity Find

A step-by-step guide to upcycling a charity shop find into a succulent display

Planting an April Pot

A step-by-step guide to planting a pot for an April display

Hanging Basket in April

A step-by-step guide to planting a hanging basket for an April display

Planting a Drought Resistant Box

A step-by-step guide to planting a late summer drought resistant display

Hanging Basket in September

A step-by-step guide to planting up a hanging basket in September

Picking and Drying Flowers

A step-by-step guide to picking and drying garden flowers

Lavender Wand Making

A step-by-step guide to creating lavender wands with freshly picked stems

Childs Seaside Themed Pots

A step-by-step creating seaside themed pots and display for children

Step-by-Step Planting a Summer Pot

By July, some areas of the garden are looking tired, so plant a pretty pot to inject instant colour

Picking a Garden Posie in January

It may be deepest winter, but there are a number of fragrant flowers to pick for indoors

Step-by-Step Planting an Autumn Pot

A container of September flowers quickly gives a new lease of life to patios and terraces

Flower Pressing

Flower pressing is making a comeback, not only as a children’s hobby, but also as a craft