Rachel Crow
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When to prune hydrangeas – and how to do it right
Find out when to prune hydrangeas and how to do it to get them looking their best with this expert pruning advice
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Panzanella: use up your crop of tomatoes in this tasty salad recipe
This recipe for panzanella, a popular Tuscan salad, is a great way of using up leftover tomatoes and bread
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Autumn recipes: 5 tasty vegetarian dishes that use harvest produce
Whip up these delicious autumn recipes that make the most of your veg plot's autumn harvest
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Toffee apple cake: an easy recipe for spiced toffee apple cake
This sticky toffee apple cake makes the most of of the harvest season's finest. Serve with a hot drink or eat warm as a dessert – you won't be disappointed
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Parsnip soup: a recipe for creamy parsnip and apple soup
This parsnip soup makes the most of two of the harvest's finest foods. Cook up a big batch of this root veg soup, sweetened with a bit of tangy apple – it freezes well too for later
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A simple guide to growing your own vegetables – how, when and where
If you're keen to start growing your own vegetables at home, then we can help. From runner beans in pots on your balcony, to herbs on a windowsill – this is how to get started
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When to plant tomatoes: including tips on how and where to plant them
Find out when to plant tomatoes, and growing tips to get a delicious and bountiful homegrown crop
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Handmade in Britain: support our crafter makers producing great homeware
Handmade items for the home are ones that you will cherish for years to come, so help to support independent makers by buying some handcrafted, artisan homeware
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Container gardening: advice and ideas for gardening in pots
Container gardening is a perfect way of injecting more colour and interest into a small garden, balcony or terrace. Garden designer Noel Kingsbury explains how to make creative displays with containers
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When to plant potatoes: including tips on how and where to plant them
Find out when to plant potatoes and how to do it for a healthy homegrown crop
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Chelsea Flower Show to go online
Gardening fans celebrate: the first ever virtual RHS Chelsea Flower Show will take place this month
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How to grow avocados
You can learn how to grow avocados as houseplants – and with time and care you could harvest your own avocados
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How to prune apple trees: and the right time of year to do it
If you have an apple tree in the garden but haven't got a clue what to do with it, follow this simple guide on winter pruning for a well-shaped , productive tree
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Garden maintenance checklist
Use our garden maintenance checklist to keep the outdoor areas and features of your garden in good repair
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Real garden: a small, hilltop garden is brought to life
Having initially been attracted to this small garden because it was low maintenance, the owners soon found themselves planting in earnest and it is now overflowing with blooms
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Chelsea Flower Show 2019 highlights the importance of sustainable gardening
Chelsea Flower Show 2019 promotes gardening for a sustainable future
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10 craft activities: discover a new hobby
Be inspired to take up a new craft hobby by these stories of makers and crafters that make a living from doing what they love
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Made in Britain: fabrics woven on traditional looms
Find out how salvaged Victorian and vintage looms and century old techniques are used to weave beautiful, bespoke fabrics
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How to choose plants for your garden
Is your garden north or south facing, or does it feature lots of room for beds and borders? Follow our advice on how to select the best plants to suit your garden
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Choosing plants for traditional gardens
A garden that changes with the seasons is a lovely addition to a period home. Here, horticultural experts share some of their favourite plants for a traditional scheme
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Choosing the right size tiles for a small kitchen
These pointers will help you choose the right kitchen tiles for a smaller kitchen, including tips on layout and colour
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You may have a kitchen garden - but what about a garden kitchen?
With a new splashback collection, you could give your kitchen the feel of a greenhouse
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Expert guide to traditional plaster mouldings
If you want to restore a home's period charm, understanding which mouldings and plasterwork to choose to suit the era of the property is essential. Here we explain the details and materials to look out for
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Real home: a coastal 1930s weatherboarded cottage
Michael Beanland’s rural Suffolk home is a relaxing retreat filled with collectibles and fabulous light
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