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The best plants for zone 8 – expert advice on the vegetables, native perennials and flowers that will thrive
Expert advice on what to plant in US hardiness zone 8
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Carrie Underwood's garden is a rainbow landscape of fresh fruits and vegetables – and experts say it's a proven mood-booster
'I’m proud of the garden I’m growing': The singer's Tennessee yard has benefits beyond its aesthetic, as wellness experts explain
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8 outstanding flowers to plant in a vegetable garden to deter pests – and which ones they repel
Any vegetable garden can be beautiful and pest-free by adding some of these flowers as companion planting
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When to plant vegetables – our month-by-month guide to sowing and growing a wealth of crops
Planning when to plant vegetables is made easy with this handy monthly calendar
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7 raised bed gardening mistakes – for a bumper flower, fruit and vegetable harvest
Here’s what the experts avoid in their raised beds – to promote strong plants and an abundant vegetable crop
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How and when to plant Swiss chard for year-round harvests of nutritious leaves and stems
Whether you buy Swiss chard plants or grow your own from seed, discover our guide to planting the flexible and plentiful crop
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I'm a professional gardener, and this is my go-to plant for natural pest control and attracting pollinators
Marigolds featured heavily in all the vegetable gardens I worked in as a professional kitchen gardener, as they are not only beautiful but super useful plants, too
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How to grow lemon cucumbers – and bring extra color to your salad bowl
All you need to know to get a great harvest of these vigorous and unique cucumbers
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8 perennial vegetables that can give you harvests for years – as recommended by a professional gardener
Discover some popular perennial vegetables, along with a few unique ones, you may want to add to your growing list this year
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How to grow vegetables in a time of climate change
A new book on climate resilience will help you garden with confidence as temperatures shift
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How to grow daikon radish from seed – for magnificent crispy roots
These unique winter radishes can reach an impressive size - discover how to grow your own at home
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Gardening with grow bags – use this simple, space-spacing method to grow your own fruit and veg
Grow bags are a flexible and adaptable growing method, and are ideal for small backyards
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What is intercropping? Learn how to boost your vegetable garden with this effective technique
Intercropping is a great technique to boost harvests, deter pests, and grow healthy vegetables – discover some top plant combinations to try at home
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When to plant cabbage – how to get the timing right for different types
See when, and also how, to plant a wide range of cabbages with our expert tips from vastly-experienced vegetable growers
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How to grow sugar snap peas – expert tips for a quick and delicious harvests of pods
Sugar snap peas are fast-growing and a rewarding crop for gardeners of any level
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How to grow squash vertically – save space and create a feature in your vegetable garden
Vertically growing squash on a trellis or arch is becoming increasingly popular as gardeners discover the benefits that it offers - are you tempted to join in too?
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7 vegetables to plant in March – crops to sow indoors, or even outdoors, this month
The sowing season ramps up in March, see what you should be sowing for your vegetable garden
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How to grow arugula – for a speedy crop of peppery leaves to boost your salad bowl
Everything you need to know about growing and harvesting this fashionable and flavorful salad leaf
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How to grow oca and get a crop of unique, colorful and versatile tubers
Looking for new crops to grow this year? Well, oca can be grown in the ground or in containers and might be a vegetable worthy of your time
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How to grow lentils – is it simple to grow this nutritious crop at home?
Have you thought about growing this ancient crop? We discover how easy it is to grow and harvest lentils
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How to grow black-eyed peas – tips for success with this heat-loving vegetable
Black-eyed peas are best started from seeds sown directly into the ground
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Seeds to sow on Boxing Day – 4 crops you can plant during the festive period
Some growers traditionally sow seeds the day after Christmas to reap the rewards of earlier crops and bigger harvests
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How to turn over soil in your vegetable garden – to prepare for the new growing season
Discover how to turn over your soil to prepare your beds for next year's crops
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How to grow kalettes – discover a new winter vegetable that is stunning as well as tasty
Kalettes are a cross between two classic cold-season vegetables and are really easy to grow
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Pamela Anderson's expert-approved vegetable planting technique is a masterclass in kitchen gardening
Pamela Anderson's garden uses an innovative eco-friendly planting technique that experts swear by. Gardening experts explain why they love this planting method
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When and how to harvest winter cabbages from the vegetable garden
Discover the tell-tale signs your cabbages are ready - along with expert tips for picking correctly
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Professional tips for overwintering vegetables outdoors – for successful winter crops
Hardy vegetables can provide harvests throughout winter - here is how you can help maintain these crops throughout the cold
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How to grow green onions – sow these simple vegetables every few weeks for maximum cropping
You can plant green onions throughout the year for a long harvest of mild flavorful stems
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David Beckham's organic vegetable garden is thriving – it's all because of this expert-approved technique for controlling weeds
David Beckham's organic vegetable garden is a flowering oasis of kale, chard, and chicory. The garden's success boils down to one planting technique
