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The last of the summer shine

The last of the summer shine

06 September 2013

Our resident expert Lucy Hewett takes stock of what's still flowering in the garden and also starts looking ahead to 2014.

Forcing bulbs for the festive season

Forcing bulbs for the festive season

04 September 2013

We find some tips on forcing spring bulbs early indoors, for a lovely display in the chilliest months

No stranger to hydrangeas

No stranger to hydrangeas

02 September 2013

Has resident gardener Lucy Hewett been making the most of her garden this week? Let's find out. . .

Plums a Plenty

Plums a Plenty

23 August 2013

What is our resident gardener Lucy Hewett up to this week? Buried in plums, we understand.

A knotty problem

A knotty problem

22 August 2013

Julia Gray advises on how to spot when you have Japanese knotweed

The Lucy Hewett column: Allure of the Alps

The Lucy Hewett column: Allure of the Alps

15 August 2013

After an Alpine break our resident garden expert finds there's plenty to be done back on the home front.

Boost your patio bulbs for next spring

Boost your patio bulbs for next spring

14 August 2013

How to perk up your patio pots with bulbs which will provide a welcome burst of colour next year.

Gold standard Sarton

Gold standard Sarton

09 August 2013

Kent garden designer takes Hampton Court Palace Flower Show's highest accolade

The Lucy Hewett column: Jolly hollyhocks

The Lucy Hewett column: Jolly hollyhocks

09 August 2013

This week our garden expert takes a look at hardy perennials, what you should be planting this week and courgette muffins!

Gardens, stalls and all that jazz

Gardens, stalls and all that jazz

07 August 2013

One of the county's hidden gems, Great Comp, hosts its annual garden show this weekend.

Wayward wisteria

Wayward wisteria

02 August 2013

Our resident gardener Lucy Hewett has been hard at work again.

TRAVEL SPECIAL: Singing the blues in Norway

TRAVEL SPECIAL: Singing the blues in Norway

25 July 2013

The world’s northern-most botanical garden lies covered in snow for much of the year before bursting into life throughout the bright summer months.

A cut and dry case

A cut and dry case

24 July 2013

KM garden columnist Lucy Hewett looks at how to take softwood cuttings as well as store herbs for the year ahead.

Kent designer’s dune garden is a finalist

Kent designer’s dune garden is a finalist

19 July 2013

A garden on the shifting sands of Camber near Rye by Kent designer Jo Thompson is through to the final rounds of the Society of Garden Designers 2013

Heaven scent

Heaven scent

19 July 2013

Time to enjoy the garden. That's just what resident gardener Lucy Hewett has planned

Lie back in the lavender

Lie back in the lavender

18 July 2013

Could there be any more relaxing setting for a massage than a field of fresh lavender?

Tips for summer pruning

Tips for summer pruning

12 July 2013

Those green-fingered types at East Malling Research have prepared a summer pruning plan and courses to help you maintain your apple and pear trees.

Water, water and water

Water, water and water

12 July 2013

What is our resident gardening expert Lucy Hewett up to in the recent sunny weather?

A good year for the roses

A good year for the roses

05 July 2013

What is our resident gardening expert Lucy Hewett up to this week?

Is your garden a gold mine?

Is your garden a gold mine?

03 July 2013

Could there be some unwanted treasures hidden in the darkest corners of your garden?

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