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2025 gardening trends

DECEMBER 2024

It all begins with an idea.As another year begins, I look at what new plants and trends 2025 holds in store for us gardeners.

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Gardens for pollinators and us

JULY 2024
Our gardens aren't just for us! They can be a vital source of food and shelter for a whole host of buzzing and fluttering friends we call pollinators.

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Spring is upon us

APRIL 2024

Spring is upon us once again, a time to admire the vibrant blooms it gives us. As the final snowdrops fade, they give way to vibrant Crocus in a rainbow of colours and Daffodils, with their cheerful yellow trumpets, an iconic spring flower.

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Designing an outdoor living space

JANUARY 2024

As the first warm day in spring hits, our attentions turn back to our gardens, often not set foot in over the winter. Minds start focusing on creating an entertaining space – whiling away summer evenings with friends and family, but what’s the best way to create an outdoor living space?

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The perception of colour

NOVEMBER 2023

The perception of colour in the garden can vary dependent on the time of day or season. It’s very subjective. So, what are the best colours to include in your planting to encourage wildlife into the garden?

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Preparing the garden for winter

NOVEMBER 2023

With last winter being the coldest we’ve had for many years and lots of us sadly loosing plants in the week-long freeze we experienced, how can we put our gardens in a better position this year should we have another harsh winter?

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Community gardening

AUGUST 2023

I’ve often thought that it would be lovely if Horsell had its own community gardening group. We’ve already got the Pares Woodland team and many Horsell residents have their own gardens or allotments, but a community garden has the ability to link different generations.

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