7 Ways to Keep Your Garden Watered While on Holiday
Tips for watering your garden while on holiday, including hiring help, using drip trays, capillary matting, shade netting, and indoor tricks.
Category : Agriculture
Flash Beats Viakal in Limescale Removal Test
Journalist Mia O'Hare tested Viakal and Flash limescale removers on bathroom taps. Flash removed more limescale, required no second application, and cost less at £2.44 versus £2.65.
Fuchsia with Four Colours Ideal for Summer Garden
Gardening expert Tom Strowlger recommends half-hardy fuchsia with pink, purple, red and white flowers for summer pots. These ballerina-like blooms thrive in part sun and part shade, need regular watering and feeding with Q4 pellets.
Newcastle teen hosts Zumbathon for Maggie's cancer charity
William Kirvan, 16, hosts second 'Party in Orange' Zumbathon for Maggie's Newcastle on July 4 at White Swan Centre, aiming to exceed last year's £3,595.81 raised for cancer support.
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High Borrans Petition Could Force Council Action
A petition to save High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre has over 950 signatures. If it reaches 2,000, it could force a full council debate. Council cites financial pressures for closure.
Starmer's Major U-Turn on Tractor Tax After Protests
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax for farmers after protests, raising relief threshold to £2.5m.
Grandmother of Missing Boy Gus Lamont Fined for Firearms Offence
Josie Murray fined $10,500 for possessing a gun silencer; offence unrelated to grandson Gus Lamont's disappearance.
Freeze Your Spuds to Keep Them Fresh for Months, Food Hack Reveals
Learn how to freeze potatoes to keep them fresh for three months without sprouting. Simple parboiling and freezing method tested.
US corn growers warn Trump’s push for cane sugar in Coke will cost thousands of jobs
US corn growers warn Trump’s push for cane sugar in Coca-Cola will cost thousands of jobs and hurt farm income.
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Toxic Houseplants Warning For UK Gardeners
UK gardeners warned about common toxic plants like Lily of the Valley, Oleander, and Rhododendron that pose risks to children and pets.
Central America’s small coffee growers face survival threat as global prices fall
Small coffee growers in El Salvador and Honduras face mounting losses, rising costs and climate shocks as global prices fall, threatening their survival.
Banana Peel Trick Extends Flowering Season Naturally
Use banana peels to make a natural fertiliser that extends flowering season of winter annuals, says TikTok gardening expert.
Cesar Chavez Sexual Assault Allegations Spark Reckoning Over Single-Leader Movements
Cesar Chavez sexual assault allegations prompt debate on single-leader movements and farm worker legacy.
Iran's Taftan Volcano Shows Signs of Activity After 700,000 Years
Iran's Taftan volcano, dormant for 700,000 years, shows signs of awakening with ground uplift and gas emissions, scientists warn.
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Pet Owners Urged to Use Monthly Flea Treatment This Summer
Just five fleas on an untreated pet can produce over a million eggs in weeks. Experts at Itch urge regular monthly treatments to prevent infestations, offering first month free with £2.99 postage.
Scarification: The Simple Seed-Starting Trick for Faster Germination
Learn the simple scarification trick to speed up seed germination for tough-coated seeds, with methods like sanding, nicking, or soaking.
Boiling water trick to banish patio weeds in five minutes
A simple boiling water method kills patio weeds in five minutes and prevents regrowth, with no chemicals needed.
Use Rice Leftovers To Fill Bird Feeders This February
Gardeners can fill bird feeders with leftover rice this February to help birds survive winter, debunking the myth that rice is harmful.
British Asparagus Floods Supermarkets After Sunny Spell Ends Import Controversy
After a cold snap delayed the UK asparagus season, a sunny spell has boosted domestic crops, ending reliance on imports from Peru and Spain.
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Deck Your Garden with Boughs of Holly: A Plant Rich in Symbolism and Evergreen Beauty
Discover holly's rich symbolism, how to grow it, and four recommended species for your garden, plus one to avoid.
Stop Watering Plants Weekly, Expert Warns in New Guide
Gardening expert Stuart Thompson advises watering plants in the morning or evening, debunks leaf scorch myth, and recommends more frequent watering for pots.
Countryfile's Adam Henson Feared Heartache With Surprise Christmas Kitten
Countryfile's Adam Henson feared bringing heartache with a sickly Christmas kitten, which later became the family's favourite present.
Inheritance Tax Climbdown Welcomed As Best Christmas Present
Son of farmer who died by suicide welcomes inheritance tax U-turn as 'best Christmas present' for farmers.
Gardeners Urged to Protect Agapanthus and Other Plants Before Winter Frosts
Gardeners must protect agapanthus and other plants before winter frosts. Use mulch, straw, or move pots indoors. Avoid digging soil.
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Trial of three employees and a labour firm for human trafficking in Champagne's 'grape harvest of shame' reveals horrific conditions for migrant workers.
South Carolina Highway Plans Threaten Historic Black Community
South Carolina's Conway Perimeter Road plan threatens to destroy homes and split the historic Black community of Sandridge, continuing a pattern of highway projects disproportionately affecting Black communities.
Monty Don's 10p Trick To Ripen Green Tomatoes Fast
Monty Don reveals a 10p trick using a banana to ripen green tomatoes quickly indoors, plus alternative methods.
Council Leader Admits Cemetery Maintenance Slipped
East Ayrshire Council leader Douglas Reid admitted the council had 'taken its eye off the ball' regarding cemetery maintenance, pledging improvements to reach the highest standards.
Three Simple April Tasks to Help Hydrangeas Thrive and Bloom
Gardening expert Ish shares three simple April tasks to help hydrangeas thrive and produce amazing blooms this spring.
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