The Gardening Mind by Jo Thompson

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Roses

How to design with roses in the border
An easy planting design. Plus: fabulous garden furniture, the mystery plant, a book, and some BEAUTIFUL gardens to visit
 • Jo Thompson
The most beautiful rose gardens to visit
A guide to the world’s most beautiful rose gardens - from classic English displays to romantic European landscapes - with practical tips on planting…
 • Jo Thompson
How to choose roses, and how to build up a planting plan for your borders
Plus: how to keep your roses disease-free, with NO chemicals involved
 • Jo Thompson
Roses and climbers for a romantic garden, and a small garden planting plan
Plus: a little cultural inspiration
 • Jo Thompson
Day 17 of The Gardening Mind’s recommended roses
The Rose Advent Calendar
 • Jo Thompson
Christmas presents gardeners really want
Including some free ones. Plus: preparing for Stir-Up Sunday, and the most gorgeous November plant palette
 • Jo Thompson
How to choose colours for your cottage garden
The Cottage Garden Design Course - Week 3
 • Jo Thompson
Favourite autumn roses
The autumn roses that really pack a punch
 • Jo Thompson
How to garden in October
What to Do and What Not to Do in your garden this month. Plus: a new rose entry in the Rose Diaries, and some exciting Gardening Mind news
 • Jo Thompson
Easy garden design ideas - how to make the most of ALL your space, even the bits you forget
The new Garden Design Studio series. Plus: The Rose Diaries, more from the budget small garden, and new diary dates
 • Jo Thompson
The Rose Diaries
We take a look at an apricoty-peachy-pinky-creamy dream of a rose, which smells good too
 • Jo Thompson
A planting design before and after, the Rose Diaries, and a magical garden
Plus: a plant that we love to hate - do you?
 • Jo Thompson
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