10 Must-Do Gardening Jobs for February
Get a head start on spring with our expert guide to February gardening. From sowing seeds indoors to pruning shrubs, discover the key tasks to tackle now for a thriving garden later.
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3 Essential Winter Plants for UK Gardens
Transform your winter garden with three expert-recommended flowering plants. Discover the 'indestructible' bloom that provides vibrant colour during the coldest months.
Cow's Tool Use Forces Rethink of Cattle Intelligence
A brown Swiss cow named Veronika has astounded scientists by using a brush to scratch herself, the first documented case of tool use in cattle. Discover how this challenges long-held assumptions about livestock cognition.
Cow's Tool Use Forces Rethink on Animal Intelligence
A Swiss cow's clever back-scratching with a brush has scientists rethinking livestock cognition. Discover the study that found flexible tool use, a trait seen mainly in chimps.
Stop Rodents with a DIY Cayenne Pepper Garden Spray
Garden expert reveals a safe, cheap DIY spray using cayenne pepper to deter rats and mice from invading your garden this January. Learn the simple recipe and method here.
How to Sow Seeds Indoors: Expert Gardening Tips
Get a head start on your garden! Horticulturist Huw Richards shares essential tips for sowing seeds indoors, from chillies to cosmos. Learn about water, heat, and light for success.
Amanda Owen's cupboard bed for child sparks social services joke
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen joked social services would be called as her children revealed unique bedroom plans in their renovated farmhouse. The shepherdess spoke on ITV's This Morning.
Amanda Owen's disappointing farmhouse renovation update
Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen shares a slow progress update on Anty John's farmhouse renovation on This Morning. The new series of Our Farm Next Door airs tonight on More4.
Don't bin chilli seeds - use them in your garden this January
Gardening guru Michael Griffiths reveals a simple trick to grow free chilli and pepper plants from kitchen scraps. Discover why January is the perfect time to start.
Beginner's Guide to Sowing Seeds Indoors for Spring
New gardeners can get a head start on spring by sowing seeds indoors. Expert Huw Richards shares essential tips on equipment, timing, and avoiding common mistakes for a thriving garden.
Yorkshire Shepherdess's Dog Grieves Lost Companion
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen reveals her terrier, Sprout, is heartbroken after the death of fellow dog Chalky. Read the emotional update and fan reactions.
Seeds: Stunning doc on Black farmers' seven-year fight
Brittany Shyne's stunning black-and-white documentary 'Seeds' follows Black farmers in the American South over seven years. A poetic and political portrait of a vanishing way of life. See it in London from 23 Jan.
NSW to criminalise leaving pets in hot cars, use of prong collars
New South Wales plans a major animal welfare crackdown, with jail terms and hefty fines for owners who leave dogs in hot cars or use cruel collars. Learn about the sweeping reforms.
Adam Henson addresses Countryfile 'frustration'
Countryfile's Adam Henson explains why he 'dumbs down' farming talk, risking alienating core viewers. He reveals the BBC's priority is viewing figures, not championing British farming. Read his full take.
What Victorians took when fleeing the Harcourt bushfire
Residents of Harcourt and surrounding areas share their evacuation stories and the vital lessons learned about what to pack when a bushfire threatens. Discover the essentials and the sentimental items that mattered most.
Mystery Buyer of $80M Wyoming Ranch Revealed
The colossal Pathfinder Ranches, larger than Rhode Island, has been purchased by Chris Robinson's Ensign Group. Discover the plans for this historic land deal.
Teen restores forgotten 1958 tractor after 20 years in shed
After two decades forgotten in a shed, a 1958 David Brown tractor has been restored to glory by a 14-year-old mechanic and his family. It's now set to star at Truckfest in Edinburgh in 2026.
Cattlewoman stranded as mine road fails in Queensland floods
Trish Goodwin is isolated on her family farm after the access road built by a mothballed coalmine washed away. She's rationing supplies and fears for her health. Read her story.
Dairy farmers lose £1,800 daily amid milk price crisis
British dairy farmers like Paul Tompkins are losing £1,800 daily due to a global milk glut. With prices below production costs, 10% of producers may quit. Read the stark reality.
Clarkson's Farm star Charlie Ireland on father's MND battle
Charlie Ireland, the agronomist from Clarkson's Farm, opens up about his father's death from motor neurone disease, his fundraising efforts, and his campaign against Labour's farming tax policy. Read his moving story.
Amanda Owen opens up on relationships and new TV series
Amanda Owen speaks candidly about life after her split from husband Clive and her new relationship, as the family returns to TV for 'Our Farm Next Door'. Watch the new series on More4.
Kelvin Fletcher's career change from Emmerdale to farming
Kelvin Fletcher swapped soap stardom for a 120-acre farm. We explore his journey from child actor to Strictly winner and the devastating fire that tested his family. Watch Fletcher's Family Farm on ITVX.
The Harsh Reality and Romance of Hedge Laying
Discover the ancient craft of hedge laying in the Kent Weald. This physically demanding work, far from romantic, maintains vital wildlife corridors and historic boundaries. Read about the skills keeping this tradition alive.
US Ag Secretary mocked for $3 broccoli and chicken meal advice
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins faces backlash for suggesting a $3 meal of chicken and broccoli for budget-conscious Americans, as grocery inflation remains high. Read the full story.
Swede vs Turnip: A 57-Year UK Confusion Unveiled
From vegetable naming wars in Sunderland and London to Swindon Town's stripped promotion and gardening tips. Dive into this week's eclectic Guardian letters.
Monty Don's 'interesting' gardening admission on Rhine trip
Gardeners' World star Monty Don shares surprising insights from his BBC series exploring gardens along the Rhine, revealing the human stories behind the greenery. Watch now.
Spanish 'Garden of Eden' Farm's 500+ Citrus Varieties
A Spanish farm's collection of over 500 rare citrus fruits, from Buddha's hands to finger limes, is inspiring UK chefs and could hold genetic secrets for climate-resilient farming. Discover this organic haven.
Community rallies to support farmers after Victorian bushfires
After fires devastated farms in Victoria, grassroots volunteers deliver hay, water and hope. Farmers like Pietro Porcu find strength in community generosity as they begin the long road to recovery.
Adam Frost 'uncomfortable' over plant threat confession
Gardeners' World star Adam Frost was left feeling 'uncomfortable' after a BBC Morning Live viewer confessed to threatening her plants to encourage growth. The horticulturalist shared his surprise on air.
Sort Your Garden Seeds the Monty Don Way This January
Discover how to organise your seed collection for the year ahead, inspired by Monty Don's method. Perfect for a productive, hangover-free January weekend in the garden.
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