Use Garlic to Deter Garden Pests This Winter
Experts urge UK gardeners to use garlic as a simple, natural pest repellent against rats and slugs this January. Discover easy DIY methods for a healthier garden.
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Gardeners urged to use garlic to deter pests this winter
Experts reveal how using garlic in your garden this January can act as a powerful, natural deterrent against rats and slugs. Discover the simple methods to protect your plants.
Winter Herb Growing: 6 Essential Indoor Care Tips
Discover expert advice for successfully cultivating culinary herbs indoors during the colder months. Learn which varieties thrive, proper lighting, and watering techniques for a fresh, year-round supply.
Violence and Displacement Behind Mexico's Avocado Trade
An Indigenous defender reveals the human and environmental cost of Michoacán's avocado boom: land theft, dried lakes, and deadly threats. Read her urgent call for international awareness.
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Avoid Pruning These Plants in January, Expert Warns
Gardening expert Simon Eade reveals why pruning stone fruit trees, roses, and evergreens in January can lead to disease and dieback. Learn which plants to leave alone now for a healthier garden.
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.
1951: Rough Fell Ewes' Ingenious Snow Shelters
A look back at Harry Griffin's first Guardian Country Diary from 1951, detailing how hardy Rough Fell sheep survived a Westmorland snowstorm by digging shelters. Discover this timeless tale of rural resilience.
1951: Rough Fell Ewes Dig Snow Shelters in Yorkshire Dales
A look back at Harry Griffin's first Guardian Country Diary from 1951, describing hardy Rough Fell ewes surviving a snowy spell in the Yorkshire Dales by digging shelters. Read this piece of rural history.
Welshman fathered 43 children in 81 years
The astonishing story of William Ap Howel, who had 43 children and 300 descendants at his funeral in 16th-century Anglesey. Discover the legacy of Britain's most prolific father.
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Inheritance tax change lifts 'huge cloud' for Cumbrian hill farm
A Cumbrian farmer describes the wave of relief after a government change to inheritance tax rules secured the future of her family's hill farm. Discover how the policy shift protects small agricultural businesses.
Farm Relief as Inheritance Tax Threshold Rises to £2.5m
A Cumbrian hill farmer describes the wave of relief after a government change to inheritance tax rules, saving small farms like hers from a crippling £59,000 annual bill. Read how this policy shift secures a future for family-run agriculture.
Sow These 6 Seeds Now for an Early Harvest
Gardening expert Benedict Vanheems reveals the six key vegetables to plant in early January for the earliest possible harvest this year, including onions, chillies, and cauliflower.
Jordan's ancient olive harvest wilts under record heat
Record-breaking heat and drought have destroyed 70% of Jordan's olive crop, endangering a centuries-old tradition and the livelihoods of 80,000 families. Discover the full impact of the climate crisis.
Jordan's olive harvest devastated by drought and heatwaves
Record-breaking heat and drought have destroyed 70% of Jordan's olive crop, endangering a centuries-old tradition and the livelihoods of 80,000 families. Discover the full impact of the climate crisis.
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3 Plants to Keep Mice Away This Winter
As rodent activity peaks in January, experts reveal three fragrant plants that can help deter mice from entering your home. Learn how to use eucalyptus, lavender, and mint as natural repellents.
Remove Patio Moss in 15 Minutes with Washing Powder
Homeowners reveal a simple, cheap method using laundry detergent to eliminate slippery patio moss for years, endorsed by cleaning experts. Discover the hack.
Countryfile's Adam Henson excited for rare Suffolk Punch foal
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson reveals his Suffolk Punch mare, Lexy, is due to give birth in May 2026. With fewer than 500 worldwide, the arrival is vital for the critically endangered breed. Read the full story.
Boy, 14, dies after Boxing Day tractor crash in County Durham
Aaron Anderson from Consett died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a farm. His family pays tribute as police investigate and a second boy recovers. Read the full story.
Durham boy dies after farm vehicle overturns
A 15-year-old boy has died after a farm vehicle overturned in County Durham. His heartbroken family pays tribute to a 'kind and loving' son. Read the full story.
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Tragedy as Durham boy dies in farm vehicle accident
A nine-year-old boy from Durham has died after a farm vehicle overturned. His family pays a moving tribute to their 'beautiful, kind-hearted' son. Read the full story.
Stop Your Dog Trembling at New Year's Fireworks
Expert advice to help your dog cope with New Year's Eve fireworks. Learn three crucial tips, including sound training and timing walks, to ensure your pet stays safe and calm.
Stop Your Dog Trembling at New Year's Fireworks
Fireworks cause fear in dogs, leading to trembling and whining. Act now with these three expert-backed tips from Pet MD to ensure your pet stays safe and serene this New Year's Eve.
Winter warning over 'unsightly' black spot on roses
Horticulture expert Louis Hooft warns that black spot disease is the most common threat to rose bushes. Learn how to spot, prevent, and treat this fungal issue to save your spring blooms.
Winter Warning: Check Roses for Black Spot Disease
Horticulture expert Louis Hooft warns gardeners to inspect rose bushes for 'unsightly' black spot disease this winter. Learn how to prevent it and protect your blooms.
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Schoolboy, 14, dies after farm vehicle crash in County Durham
Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, has died following a John Deere Gator crash near Burnopfield. A 13-year-old was also seriously injured. Police are investigating.
Schoolboy, 14, dies after farm tractor crash in County Durham
Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, has died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a farm near Burnopfield. A 13-year-old was also seriously injured. Police are investigating.
Schoolboy, 14, killed in Boxing Day tractor crash
Aaron Anderson, a 14-year-old described as a 'cheeky chappie', tragically died in a farm incident in Durham on Boxing Day. A second teenager was injured. Read the family's moving tribute.
Garden Expert's Christmas Tree Mulching Guide
Garden guru David Denyer reveals how to repurpose your real Christmas tree into valuable mulch to protect plants and boost soil health this winter. Discover five easy steps.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree Into Garden Mulch
Gardening guru David Denyer reveals how to repurpose your real Christmas tree into valuable mulch to protect plants, enrich soil, and deter pests this January.
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Amanda Owen's Bog Warning Sparks Fan Safety Fears
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen shares a chilling update on a 'deadly sharp' bog on her moorland, prompting urgent safety warnings from her concerned followers. Stay safe with the latest.
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