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Summer officially commenced on June 21st so let’s hope some decent weather does as well. It has been reasonably warm but with erratic...

July 15 gardener Summer officially commenced on June 21st and let’s hope some decent weather does as well! There are many jobs to do but...

A little over a year ago BBC Gardeners Question Time came to Forde Abbey. I was fortunate enough to be picked to put forward a question...

September is the month when glorious autumn colours develop, a reward for gardeners after months of hard work. Foliage and colour can be...

August is a wonderful, colourful and enjoyable month with summer flowers in their full glory. Just a few jobs this month to keep on top...

Summer’s here! Jobs to be done in July: Hotter conditions invite pests and diseases into the greenhouse. Ensure good ventilation and damp...

June has arrived at last and hopefully time to luxuriate, enjoy and relax in our own gardens and of course to visit some of the...