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School Gardens: UK's New Student Sanctuaries

Discover how the 2025 National Kitchen Garden Awards are celebrating UK schools that have transformed gardens into vital safe havens, boosting student wellbeing, academic engagement, and life skills beyond the classroom.

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

Essential Autumn Gardening Checklist for UK Gardens

Expert guide to preparing your British garden for autumn. Discover crucial maintenance tips, planting advice for spring blooms, and eco-friendly practices to protect your garden through winter.

Urgent 10-Minute Gardening Job For UK Households This May

Royal Horticultural Society experts issue an urgent May gardening plea to all UK households. This simple 10-minute job, involving a common kitchen item, is the secret to unlocking explosive flower growth and preventing garden disasters this summer.

Expert Trick to Always Buy the Healthiest Plants

Discover the secret nursery trick that guarantees you take home the healthiest, most vibrant plants. Experts reveal why you should always check the bottom of the pot before you buy.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

10-Minute Hack Stops Plants Dying in Heatwave

A top gardener shares a simple, free, and incredibly effective hack to protect your plants from scorching summer heat. This easy method takes just minutes and uses something you already have at home.

Simple Trick for Roses Overflowing With Blooms

Discover the expert gardening secret to transform your rose bushes into a spectacular floral display with more flowers than ever before. Easy to follow tips for stunning results.

5 Plants You Should Never Grow - Gardening Expert Warning

A leading UK gardening expert has exposed the top 5 problematic plants that could ruin your garden. Discover which invasive species and high-maintenance plants to avoid for a healthier, easier-to-manage outdoor space.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

The £1 Kitchen Scrap That Transforms Your Garden

UK gardening experts reveal a surprising and incredibly cheap kitchen item that boosts plant growth, improves soil, and keeps slugs at bay. This simple trick is revolutionising gardens across Britain.

Green Thumbs Up! What to Sow in Your Garden Now

Unlock the secrets to a thriving winter and spring garden! Our expert guide reveals the 7 essential crops to plant in October for a spectacular harvest, from crunchy lettuces to sweet peas.

Plant These 2 Flowers to Banish Garden Pests

UK gardening experts reveal the two must-plant flowers that naturally deter slugs and snails, eliminating the need for harmful chemicals and boosting your garden's ecosystem.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

Autumn Garden Preparation: 7 Essential Tips

Discover expert gardening tips to prepare your outdoor space for autumn and winter. Learn how to protect plants, plant spring bulbs, and maintain your garden for a stunning display next season.

Urgent March Task Every UK Gardener Must Do

Royal Horticultural Society experts issue a vital warning to UK gardeners. This single, timely job in March is essential to shield your garden from unpredictable spring frosts and ensure a thriving summer bloom.

Beginner's Guide: How to Start a Garden from Scratch

Feeling daunted by a blank canvas of a garden? Our expert guide cuts through the complexity. Discover the 5 non-negotiable basics every new gardener needs to know for a thriving, sustainable outdoor space.

Countryfile urges schools to install wildlife ponds for learning

Countryfile Magazine champions a transformative educational initiative, urging UK primary schools to install wildlife ponds. Discover how this simple addition could revolutionise outdoor learning, biodiversity, and children's mental wellbeing.

Wildflower Garden Sparks Hilarious Neighbour Spat on Reddit

A homeowner's attempt to boost biodiversity with a wildflower garden has sparked a furious neighbourhood dispute after a complaint labelled it an 'eyesore'. The online debate reveals a growing cultural clash over modern gardening trends in the UK.

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