The Gardening Mind by Jo Thompson

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Garden Jobs this Month

How to garden in June
The real list of what to do and what not to do in the garden this month. Plus: a whole day devoted to roses
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How to garden in May
The real list of what to do and what not to do in the garden this month. Plus: RHS Chelsea Flower Show updates
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How to garden in April
The real list of what to do and what not to do in the garden this month. Short-beaked birds, sowing seeds and bluebell walks
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How to garden in March
The sun is higher in the sky and Spring in the air. Plus: a chance to win tickets to Gravetye Manor
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How to garden in February
Let’s gather up a bit of get up and go. And it's Imbolc.
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How to garden in January
Will you be taking up gardening this year? Plus: garden jobs to do and not to do this month, snowdrop walks, a new book, and the first of my recommended…
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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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What to do and what not to do in your garden in November. Plus: gardening in your nightie
Do you or don't you?
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What to do in your garden in October
And what not to do. Plus: bare root roses and a very good Swedish idea
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Back to school haircuts, a recipe for an Instagarden, and a Zoom
Now is the perfect time to just stand and stare at your garden
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