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December 2024

Do you still have a pile of bulbs waiting to be planted?
Don’t panic - there’s still time. Plus, some very good news
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A Winter's Tale - if you ever need reminding why you garden, read this
Mud, seasonal surprises, and the beauty of the colour white in art and design
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Jo Thompson
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A last-minute Christmas lucky dip, with madrigals: a container idea for a winter doorstep, how to care for amaryllis and a Cheat Sheet
A pre-Christmas lucky dip
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The New Romantic Garden
A sneak preview of my new book on garden design
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What to do in your garden in December, a tractor parade, and how to eat your Christmas tree
Plus: feeding the birds, anti-squirrel fortresses, the best thermal layers and a game-changing heated waistcoat. And: a chance to win tickets to the RHS…
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Small Garden Design - Week 6
Zoning your garden design
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Jo Thompson
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November 2024

The Gardening Mind is 3 today 🎂
From a seedling newsletter to a blooming community: this week, we're celebrating The Gardening Mind's 3rd birthday with, amongst other things, a chance…
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Pots, amaryllis and Christmas puddings
Garden Tips: how to stop squirrels eating your bulbs, and growing amaryllis indoors. And the easy recipe section is back: this week, it's Christmas…
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Small Garden Design - Week 5
How to design your small garden space. Plus: a new Zoom date
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