
Edward Bowring
Edward Bowring is a horticultural therapist and writer with a passion for gardening and the health benefits that it has to offer. With a background in occupational therapy, Edward worked within health care settings where he witnessed first-hand the healing power of gardening and has managed and run therapeutic kitchen and community gardens ever since. Edward also shares his love of gardening and growing for the kitchen table through his writing. When he is not at work, he is most likely found pottering in his own garden and veg patch in West Sussex where he lives with his wife, two young children and a rather badly behaved, but much loved golden retriever.
Latest articles by Edward Bowring
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Don’t Forget Second-Wave Planting this Month – What to Sow for a Sequel of Veg, Herbs and FlowersTake advantage of the forgotten sowing season right now
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7 Container Plants That Thrive in North-Facing Gardens – And Bring Color to Shady SpotsDiscover the best plants to brighten up a shaded planter
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Perennials to Cut Back in June – For a Second Flush of Glorious Flowers That Will Last Until the FallDiscover which perennials to prune in June
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7 Vegetables to Sow in June – for a Bountiful Supply of Homegrown Produce Through to FallPlant now to enjoy during the cosy season
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How to Grow a Salad Garden in a Month – Everything You Can Still Sow Now and Eat Four Weeks LaterDiscover these 5 fast-growing salad crops
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These 4 Vertical Gardening Tricks Can Transform Tiny Urban Spaces into Pollinator HavensVertical growing ideas in compact spaces
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The Only 5 Edibles You Need to Plant in May for a Summer of CookingCreate a one-pot kitchen garden for months of fresh produce
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The Fastest Way to Fill Gaps in Your Garden in May − 7 Flowers That Grow in WeeksThe best annual flowers to sow in May for bursts of color this summer
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The Simple Way To Replenish Container Soil Before Summer – So You Can Keep Reusing It For YearsRefresh your container soil in time for the growing season ahead
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This Japanese Zen Garden Planter Idea Is the Easiest Way to Create a Calm, Peaceful Corner on Your PatioDiscover how to create a Japanese zen planter for peace and tranquillity
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What an Apricot Tree Needs in April – 3 Tasks for a Delicious and Juicy Crop This SummerDiscover crucial April care tips to ensure a bountiful harvest
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This is What Your Apple Tree Needs in April – for Delicious and Abundant Fruit by FallThis month is a crucial time to set your apple tree up for success
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6 Easy Design Tweaks You Can Do Right Now – To Make Your Garden Look Like a Professional Styled ItExpert tips to get your outside space ready for summer
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Is it Time to Ditch the Lawn? Why Low-Water Garden Design Is Taking Over in 2026Losing the turf makes sense in drought-prone areas (and what to replace it with)
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5 Garden Design Tricks That Might Look Amazing on Pinterest, But Fail in Real Life – And What to Do InsteadThey might look great, but these garden design ideas don't tend to work
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The Garden Layering Secret Designers Use to Transform Bare Patios into Lush, Floral HavensRevitalize your patio with these designer tips
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5 Invasive Climbers That Are Easier to Remove in March – Tackle Them Now Before New Growth AppearsPlus, safer alternatives to grow instead
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5 Invasive Plants You Need to Tackle This Winter – Remove Them Now Before They Take Over AgainDiscover which invasive species are simpler to eradicate in winter, and their safer alternatives
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Explore Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – 5 Stunning Highlights to Inspire Your BackyardWith 15 unique gardens and miles of coastal waterfront, you'll come home brimming with ideas for your own garden
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Beyond Wild Expectations: Escape to 21 of The Most Beautiful Gardens In The WorldGrab a coffee and settle in to discover gardens you will never forget
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Black Garden Accents Are Fading – And Designers say Warm Minimalism Is the 2026 Outdoor Trend Replacing ThemDiscover how to create a warm minimalist garden with natural materials
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Goodbye Monoculture Hedges, Hello Hedgerows – Discover the Biodiverse Privacy Trend Transforming American GardensFine out why mixed-species hedgerows are becoming so popular and how you can create one at home
By Edward Bowring Published
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Have you Heard of Soft Modernism? Discover the Sleek yet Soulful Garden Trend Replacing Stark Minimalism in 2026Discover why a soft modernist garden style is becoming more popular and how to achieve it
By Edward Bowring Published
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5 Easy Ways to Add Evergreen Structure and Year-Round Style to Your YardDiscover how evergreen trees, shrubs and climbers can create a year-round framework in your garden
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