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Gardening Expert's January Pruning Warning: 5 Plants to Avoid Now

January Pruning Warning: 5 Plants to Avoid

A gardening expert warns that pruning stone fruit trees, roses, and other plants in January can cause severe diseases and long-term damage. Learn which plants to leave alone.

310 Native UK Plants Bloom in Winter, a 'Visible Signal' of Climate Breakdown

Winter flowers signal UK climate change impact

A new analysis reveals a direct link between rising temperatures and hundreds of plants flowering in winter, a clear sign of climate disruption. Discover the data and what it means.

American Expat's Biggest UK Culture Shock? Pillow Sizes Are Different

US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.

Dog Expert's Winter Warning: 14,000 UK Searches for Pet-Safe Gardens

Hidden Winter Garden Dangers Threaten UK Dogs

A pet nutritionist reveals the toxic bulbs, berries, and de-icing agents posing a risk to dogs this winter. Learn how to safeguard your garden and prevent emergency vet visits.

Mistletoe's Hidden Danger: The Festive Parasite That Could Harm Your Family

Mistletoe: The Festive Parasite's Hidden Dangers

This Christmas, the festive mistletoe hanging in your home is a toxic parasite. Experts warn it can make you and your pets sick. Discover its surprising history and ecological role.

Rescue Mission for UK's Rarest Plant After Discovery on Somerset Footpath

Rarest UK Plant Saved From Trampling on Public Path

Conservationists launch urgent rescue for the critically endangered starved wood-sedge found on a Somerset footpath. The plant will be propagated and used to establish new populations. Read the full story.

Rescue Mission Saves UK's Rarest Plant From Footpath Peril

Rarest UK Plant Saved From Trampling in Somerset

Conservationists launch urgent rescue to save starved wood-sedge, one of Britain's rarest plants, after it grew on a public footpath. The Species Recovery Trust aims to save 50 species by 2050.

2025 Set to Be UK's Hottest Year on Record, Met Office Data Shows

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.

Holly: The Festive Plant's Rich Symbolism and Garden Benefits

Holly's Symbolism and How to Grow It in Your Garden

Discover the rich history and symbolism of holly, a festive evergreen. Learn how to plant and care for popular varieties like English and American holly to enhance your UK garden year-round.

Barnsley Family Sells Home, Finds World Travel Cheaper Than UK Rent

Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent

Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.

Kill Plant Pests with Rubbing Alcohol: Gardener's Secret

Kill Plant Pests with Rubbing Alcohol

Discover how a common first aid item, 70% isopropyl alcohol, can eliminate insects from your garden and houseplants without harming them. A gardening expert reveals the simple trick.

Deadly Beauty: The UK's Most Poisonous Plant Mistaken for Celery

Deadly UK Plant Warning for Foragers

Foraging expert Jane Perrone reveals the deadly dangers of Hemlock Water Dropwort, a toxic plant commonly mistaken for edible greens in British waterways.

7 Air-Purifying House Plants That Eliminate Mould and Boost Your Health

7 Air-Purifying Plants That Prevent Mould

Discover how these seven powerful house plants can naturally clean your home's air, prevent dangerous mould growth, and significantly improve your wellbeing.

Winter Rose Revolution: Discover the Frost-Defying Flower That Blooms Through British Cold

Frost-Defying Winter Rose Blooms in UK Gardens

Gardeners rejoice! A remarkable winter-flowering rose is transforming UK gardens with vibrant blooms that withstand frost and snow. Learn how this hardy plant can bring colour to your garden during the coldest months.

Alan Titchmarsh Reveals His Top 5 Must-Have Plants for Every British Garden

Titchmarsh's 5 Must-Have Garden Plants

Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh shares his expert selection of five essential plants that will transform your UK garden into a blooming paradise throughout the seasons.

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