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Win one of four copies of community gardening book, Veg Street

Win one of four copies of community gardening book, Veg Street

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Create an eco garden thumb

Create an eco garden

Creating a garden that reduces your carbon footprint does not necessarily mean that you...
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Kirstie Allsopp - how to make a herb garden with the kids thumb

Kirstie Allsopp - how to make a herb garden with the kids

Property expert-turned-crafty homemaker Kirstie Allsopp takes a break from dipping...
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10 simple ways to save water (and energy too) thumb

10 simple ways to save water (and energy too)

Water brings life, health and vitality to every aspect of our day-to-day lives, so treat...
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Flora, fauna and famous faces - Chelsea Flower Show '11 thumb

Flora, fauna and famous faces - Chelsea Flower Show '11

The 2011 RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been an exquisite display of colour, structure and...
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How to lay a patio - step by step thumb

How to lay a patio - step by step

A patio creates a multi-purpose space where you can display plants, entertain and lounge...
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Four colourful containers for spring thumb

Four colourful containers for spring

Start your own mini garden design project with a colourful patio full of vibrant spring...
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Improve your wellbeing - bring the outside inside thumb

Improve your wellbeing - bring the outside inside

In today's chaotic world a sense of peace and harmony is more important than ever....
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Hiring builders - how to manage the project

Hiring builders for home improvement work can cause an element of anxiety but, if you...
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Hiring a gardener - top tips thumb

Hiring a gardener - top tips

Hiring a gardener can be a considerable investment, whether you're after a casual...
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Home Inspirations Gallery - Outside spaces thumb

Home Inspirations Gallery - Outside spaces

Home Inspirations Gallery - Outside spaces
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Create a family-friendly garden

A successful family garden needs to cater for the demands of family life and fulfill a...
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Kim Wilde's 'grow your own' tips

It wasn't until Kim Wilde married and had children that her gardening career blossomed...
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Kim Wilde's top plants for beginners thumb

Kim Wilde's top plants for beginners

Stuck for plant ideas in your garden? Take a leaf out of Kim Wilde's gardening book...
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Be green and get composting

Home composting is an effortless, free activity that is great for the environment as it...
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A walk on the Wilde side: Kim's gardening secrets thumb

A walk on the Wilde side: Kim's gardening secrets

During her eighties pop career Kim Wilde had no garden, let alone any gardening knowledge...
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