Friday 27 July 2012
Gardening
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Latest Gardening News
Plants to inject colour into your garden
Bunny Guinness advises how to make your garden glow, whatever the weather.
David Domoney: I can identify any plant, dead or alive
Described as the Heston Blumenthal of gardening, David Domoney grows cactus on ice and feeds Viagra to cut flowers. Anna Tyzack asks him about his inspiration.
Belmont House and gardens, Faversham, Kent: visiting a piece of history
Francine Raymond takes in the splendour of the gardens at Belmont House in Faversham, Kent.
London 2012: the Olympic Park planting in pictures
As London gears up for start of the Games, we take a look at the landscaping of the Olympic site.
The Yeo Valley garden keeps organics at its heart
If your forebears founded dairy food brand Yeo Valley, it makes sense to embrace your organic heritage and let it blossom, says Sarah Raven.
Britain drenched in rain - but gardens are bloomin' marvellous
Britain continues to suffer torrential downpours but there are still rainbows, swans in streets and sprouting plants to keep our spirits high.
Hot tubs craze drives neighbours up the wall
Hot tubs named for the first time among the top 10 causes of “garden rage” in an annual survey.
Sculpture in the garden
Gnomes may be few and far between these days, but shopping for the perfect outdoor ornament is more popular than ever.
Flowers to set your watch by
Linnaeus’s floral clock even had a plant to tell him when it was 3am. Ken Thompson will not be getting up to check if it is accurate, but he does enjoy the punctuality of evening primroses.
Thorny problems: Can I plant clematis in summer?
Our expert Helen Yemm answers your gardening questions.
What to do this week: snip lilies and attack aquilegias
Helen Yemm's quick tips for the garden this week.
GARDENING COLUMNISTS
Plants to bring colour to your garden: in pictures
Bunny Guinness's pick of plants to pep up your garden, come rain or come shine.
Offers from Amazon
Petunias: still blazing their trail after all these years
Petunias are great for non-stop colour – and this is your last chance to order plug plants for summer. Graham Rice picks out the best.
Tree bumblebees: a growing buzz in our gardens
Ken Thompson welcomes the arrival of the tree bumblebee to the British Isles.
Fruit and Vegetables
The Medlar: In praise of horti-cooks
Horti-cooks have helped put British cuisine back on the culinary map.
The sharp end: Empty spaces and dual meanings – the magic of Japanese gardens
Japan's historic gardens are unfamiliar and elusive, writes Stephen Lacey.
ORGANIC GARDENING
Monty Don: BBC should not be "bullied"
The horticulture expert says the BBC should not be “pushed around and bullied” by chemical companies promoting pesticides to gardeners.
Telegraph Gardenshop: garden designer's favorites
Plant buyer John Hiorns picks the garden designer’s favourite
Telegraph Gardenshop: Delphiniums
Plant buyer John Hiorns selects strong and statuesque delphiniums.
ALLOTMENTS
Garden Projects
The medlar: The Chelsea Fringe 2012
The Chelsea Fringe has been a labour of love – let’s hope it pays off, says founder Tim Richardson.
GARDENING EQUIPMENT
In pictures: practical ways to stay dry
Our summers are predicted to get warmer and wetter, here Pattie Barron provides some practical ways to make your patio or terrace weatherproof.
PLANTS
No need for all that hard graft to make roses grow
Contrary to popular belief, roses grow from cuttings and on their own roots. By Ken Thompson.
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