Tempted to hang up your gardening gloves for the season? Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s Sally Petitt reminds us that there’s important work still to be done! Images by Howard Rice...
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Our gardens are a real sanctuary for small mammals, birds and insects at this time of year. Sally Petitt suggests some easy ways we can help them thrive Plant images...
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Sally Petitt inspires us to bring seasonal interest to our gardens with plants and trees that put on the best autumn show It’s easy to think that the end of...
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Invest a little time in taking cuttings, and you can soon fill out your garden without needing to reach for your wallet, says Sally Petitt The idea of free plants...
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As we return from summer escapes spent soaking up the climate and culture of destinations near and far, Sally Petitt explains how we can harness horticultural inspiration to keep those...
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Drawing inspiration from the sweet perfume of Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Sally Petitt discusses planting for scent The appeal of a garden can vary greatly between one person and another....
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Sally Petitt, Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s head of horticulture, considers the enduring appeal and care of roses For many, a rose-filled garden is the epitome of an English garden. With...
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As gardens everywhere burst into bloom, now’s the time to start dreaming up your next horticultural project. From design ideas to practical advice, Phoebe Harper lays the groundwork for outdoor...
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In this ode to the bee, Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s head of horticulture Sally Petitt helps us create the perfect garden for these precious pollinators Gardens are not only beautiful...
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These easy spring bulbs will make pots, beds and borders shine, says Sally Pettit The sight of tulips in our gardens, in their myriad shapes and colours, is a clear...
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