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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Discover Your Birth Month Bulb – There's a Beautiful Bloom for Every Month of the Year  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to grow all 12 in your yard for an explosion of color ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZxbHSrnoVKV3LoAD54ojuF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Won’t Let My Spring Bulbs Disappoint This Year – How I Divide Them for a Stunning Display ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I spoke to bulb experts about why, when, and how to divide bulbs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76jTfbK7zqRDjUH97UejWb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Most Gardeners Forget These Winter Bulb Tasks – But They'll Make Your Spring Blooms Amazing, Say Garden Pros ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Do planted bulbs need maintenance over winter? Sometimes, they do ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RT5qTydtstXk8hy58LPHoc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It's Not Too Late to Plant Tulips in December – Better to Take a Chance Than Not Do It at All, Says a Gardening Expert ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tulips are fairly forgiving, even if you plant them a little late ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oz7FoDC2kWFNL9qm8YATMK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pro Gardeners Swear By This Simple Design Trick for a Low-Fuss, Textured Garden – And This Week is Your Last Chance to Plant Them in Time for Spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beautiful grass and bulb combinations bring color, texture, and height to borders and beds ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iHbkVYaB7m4LrnDRUTRDmh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Head Gardener Says He Swears By This One Fall Gardening Tool for Time-Efficient, Strain-Free Bulb Planting – Here's Where To Buy it For Under $25 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tom Coward says Gravetye Manor in Sussex, England, couldn't have its show-stopping spring bulb displays without a handy bulb planter ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u2AyJLYcYbqVhRKNxi4ZzT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ October is bulb planting prime time – gardening experts say to get these 7 bulbs in the ground now for an explosion of spring color  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plant your bulbs ahead of frost for a dazzling spring display ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ja62phdJVpf9zszP7VA3Y4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Easiest spring bulbs to grow in pots – for a low-maintenance explosion of color in your containers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plant these bulbs now and forget about them until spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5yi8MbgXKWbSb8gfwf5DfG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fritillaries are staggeringly beautiful spring bulbs – these are the 7 varieties we are ordering right now for planting this fall ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ My love affair with the fritillaria genus shows no signs of slowing down, and these are my top picks of the very best varieties to plant ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:47:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sophia.pouget@futurenet.com (Sophia Pouget de St Victor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophia Pouget de St Victor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/efAPf4DV4wGfjmdsVEmhZd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your garden doesn't have to fade at the end of summer – fall-flowering bulbs for are the secret to extending the season  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the garden fades and the leaves turn yellow, fall-flowering bulbs erupt from the ground and remind us that the party most certainly isn't over yet ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sophia.pouget@futurenet.com (Sophia Pouget de St Victor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sophia Pouget de St Victor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f6vZvuHu6ed5NxYsK4C7eQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 must-have bulbs to order in August – my go-to showstopping spring flowers as a professional gardener (get them before it is too late) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While it might feel too soon, ordering spring bulbs earlier in the year (before they sell out) is a good idea ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:18:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TYdCoqnDiimDMAUQPJFjZQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow muscari – professional tips for cultivating these these low-maintenance bulbs, for effortless carpets of indigo flowers in springtime ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vibrant muscari is so easy to grow you can virtually ignore it ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lola.houlton@futurenet.com (Lola Houlton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lola Houlton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jv5SgSQegRoCxPNjnVexu4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 5 methods to protect your blooms for spring ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keep your plants safe from the curious creatures that could ruin your display ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dpZmw7ePSpWz3MPZieb5ad-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can I leave canna bulbs in the ground over winter? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Experts reveal when it's safe to leave these tropical flowering plants in the soil ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ciéra Cree ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ttVdpBV3YtvUZ5cPVZqbai-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Canna lily with red and yellow flowers in a garden]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Canna lily with red and yellow flowers in a garden]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've just discovered a festive plant hack – a Christmas cactus alternative that doesn't need watering, and even works in wreaths ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/waxed-amaryllis-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Waxed amaryllis bulbs might just be the easiest way to create fuss-free, festive floral designs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:11:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rachel.bull@futurenet.com (Rachel Bull) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachel Bull ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ymT7AiYrWbPTySP36y8N4N-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Switching to Philips Hue Smart bulbs was the best thing I ever did for my home – I can't believe I didn't try them sooner ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/switching-to-philips-hue-smart-bulbs-was-the-best-thing-i-ever-did-for-my-home</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ They are the most expensive light bulbs I have ever bought, but they are truly worth the investment for their versatility, ease of use and benefits ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiana Dickson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cNMUQ6NqWK6AzWGZo5t4mQ-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Philips Hue / Signify]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Invasive bulbs to never plant – 5 flowering bulbs to keep out of your garden and what you should grow instead ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/invasive-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ While the list of invasive bulbs is small, there are some troublesome species to avoid planting ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zJWmSbajToQ69Vp5e9rJGE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ There's still time to force bulbs for Christmas – and plant experts say this stunning selection is the best to choose from  ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/indoor-bulbs-to-force-bulbs-for-christmas</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bring your tablescape to life with indoor florals that uplift festive décor ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5RvLyFR54rPsyrUHXWVnea-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Best bulbs to force indoors for Christmas]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Best bulbs to force indoors for Christmas]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can you plant bulbs too deep? Avoid this common mistake to guarantee brilliant spring flowers ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-you-plant-bulbs-too-deep</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ensure you plant at the right depth for healthy tulip and daffodil blooms in your yard next year ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GzbPpk5mRVqDgdHVwrTFpS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ It's not too late to plant these delicate winter-flowering bulbs, but you need to get them in the ground now ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-plant-snowdrop-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ There is still time to plant snowdrop bulbs, according to a pro gardener ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:46:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B8uwVWo9P87MpoBxmCyPj7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How far apart to space bulbs in a pot – for healthy growth and fabulous color ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-far-apart-to-space-bulbs-in-a-pot</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Giving your potted bulbs enough space to grow well will produce brilliant displays in the fall ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:43:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Hayes ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VGfNndGwAt9LAxvnATQgBe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;Knowing how far apart to space bulbs in a pot will give you the best possible display&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Colorful tulips, dwarf daffodils and Muscari growing in a pot]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bulbs to never plant in pots – 5 flowering bulbs to keep out of your container displays ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bulbs-to-never-plant-in-pots</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many spring or summer flowering bulbs can be too large or tall to grow well in pots ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:43:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9PNuqny9ZoNhXtWZTMBGZV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Nectaroscordum siculum, Sicilian honey garlic, with red and yellow blooms in a garden]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Nectaroscordum siculum, Sicilian honey garlic, with red and yellow blooms in a garden]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 fringed tulip varieties I’m planting this fall after seeing millions of bulbs in The Netherlands – I promise you'll love them too ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fringed-tulip-varieties</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These tulips have serrated petals that take this classic spring flower to the next level ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:05:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZxFsTZC3j76bmXSqrVsFYZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best bulbs for naturalizing in a lawn: 11 easy to grow blooms for a gentle, everchanging haze of color ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-bulbs-for-naturalizing</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adopt the trend for wild, nature-inspired gardens with this quick and simple bulb planting practise that's best done now ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:43:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sDavQarHuUReP6DyY4oc8S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Time is running out for planting tulip and daffodil bulbs, but this tool will speed the process up before winter arrives ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bulbs-planter-deals</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Planting plenty of bulbs in the fall will produce a vibrant spring display ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k7UgkqBnHgy8RbXppvabfQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to overwinter tender bulbs – and keep them safe from freezing temperatures ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-overwinter-tender-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to store tender flower bulbs correctly through the winter for glorious blooms to enjoy the following year ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JPdgpZ6c9doRhAfs75cFAC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best bulbs for shade  – 6 delicate blooms to brighten dark corners ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lift the gloomy spots in your yard with these glorious shade-loving bulbs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jill Morgan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ivvcBmR4UqHSrNLyVYzLMb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best high-impact bulbs – 8 impressive specimens to plant now for showstopping flowers in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Plant these bold and beautiful bulbs now to ensure your garden is brimming with mesmerizing color next year ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Dyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oT4m3EoYr9YkTRJvUDCxjE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to store bulbs before planting – 3 expert tips to keep them in top condition ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-store-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover how to store bulbs properly - as it isn’t always possible to plant them as soon as they arrive ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XfgDJqXjEWewfckooVAQbj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best fragrant bulbs to plant in fall – 5 expert recommendations for scented, colorful bulb lasagnes ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-fragrant-bulbs-to-plant-in-fall</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Transform your pots and borders with a fragrant floral show this coming winter and spring ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KaSxeXFVXZETUyG7hdf5hW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 unusual bulbs to plant in fall – these rarely seen beauties are all easy to grow too ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/unusual-bulbs-to-plant-in-fall</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ These eye-catching but lesser-known bulbs definitely deserve a space in your spring garden ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:17:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sarahwilsonjournalist@gmail.com (Sarah Wilson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Wilson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zeZt5FBdLH9uAGvPCuD6WM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Deer-resistant spring bulbs – 5 flowers unlikely to be damaged by deer ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/deer-resistant-spring-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Create a dazzling spring display that won't fall prey to hungry deer ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kUaXvs85RWdvKkguVFkST5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to order bulbs for spring – 6 factors to ensure you buy like a professional  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Browsing the spring bulb catalogues is always enjoyable, so consider these expert ordering tips while flipping the pages ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p2Xo6Qu9vQwDEzp7jSHQs8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to harvest elephant garlic, along with how to cure and store the large bulbs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/harvest-elephant-garlic</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't forget you can get a delicious harvest of elephant garlic scapes, too ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/om7QzwyYovSP5kw8mspFqh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow bigger onions – 5 tips from a professional kitchen gardener ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/5-tips-for-how-to-grow-bigger-onions</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It is important to think about which onions you grow and how you grow them ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:43:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oPmjFUUgD4gC3o3tNeNguS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to store tulip bulbs – and save them for next year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-store-tulip-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover the best way to look after your tulip bulbs to ensure stunning displays every spring ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:43:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xsAgcsG74NwpA6CnsW3VYd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What are species tulips? Expert tips on how to grow these vibrant flowering bulbs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/species-tulips</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Species tulips can add something unique to outside spaces when compared with more familiar, modern tulips ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:43:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AmuFcGEpq5WNcVKLQmNS77-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dutch growers debut the first mixed meadow of bulbs and perennials at Keukenhof's 75th jubilee ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Perennials and bulbs have been planted together to show how to prolong spring color ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tenielle Jordison ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iw7whFa5bqNDKxfdKuDm2S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to plant summer bulbs – expert tips for fabulous floral displays ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-plant-summer-bulbs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The gardening pros share essential advice for these beautiful, warm-weather bloomers ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:43:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wc6YW9eBGT97CxVacqpoB4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When and how to plant caladium bulbs – the experts share their tips on these colorful foliage plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Caladiums are bright, bold, and beautiful – but to grow them successfully, you need the proper know-how ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Ts4472EhNePWtNpJgeTkH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to force bulbs in water – a step-by-step guide for early indoor displays ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Forcing bulbs in water is a fabulous way to brighten your home – and with these expert tips, it's easy ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYKFvjFZxoaRU6wMtKkGn8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are spring bulbs poisonous to pets? Experts discuss the dangers of these beautiful blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Spring bulbs lift the spirits after the dark winter days, but they pose a risk for four-legged friends ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xsM8ttcDAn9bdgEqr3KKMW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow hyacinth bulbs in containers for a spectacular spring show ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Experts explain how to create colorful spring displays by growing these fragrant flowers in pots and containers ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Thomas Rutter ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sewQYzXpE7fSf5YC9mdh95-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These natural deterrents can help keep squirrels away from your bulbs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to stop squirrels digging up bulbs and ruining your springtime displays ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Flora Baker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vYcfpNR9ALQHo7fmzHdDnJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can you plant bulbs in January? Gardening experts reveal when is too late to plant this springtime staple ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Planting spring bulbs a little later than usual can still provide a successful display if conditions are right ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ge8ka4Avx5UaFSPuAU2vE8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to grow tulips indoors – a step-by-step guide to forcing these beautiful bulbs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These spring favorites aren't reserved for the garden – try growing them in your home for a gorgeous display ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ucSLLG5vrC5rdH83HDiFQj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to plant ranunculus bulbs – discover the correct times for different climates ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It is vital to get the timing right as ranunculus bulbs can be killed by freezing temperatures ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 05:00:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zBrXufBcxFyx5AAyv97UzR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When to plant amaryllis bulbs indoors – discover the best time for Christmas flowering ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Know the right time to start the bulbs ahead of the festive season, and discover expert tips for planting ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M4iwaGPwYrD29t8xdxVD5k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 flowers to sow in November – seeds and bulbs to plant this month for gorgeous displays in spring and beyond ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Discover beautiful flowers to plant this month to brighten flower beds and borders next year ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ drew.swainston@futurenet.com (Drew Swainston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Drew Swainston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dwCFMmJaPXyB8ETXAtzrKB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to overwinter canna bulbs – expert advice on how to store these vivacious blooms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With our advice on how to store canna bulbs, you can enjoy these exotic-looking perennials year after year ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Holly Crossley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/onos3uWFYvKknHuvtmiAEP-1280-80.jpg">
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