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Add a fabulous splash of colour to a shaded part of the garden, patio, yard or balcony for April and May and at the same time enjoy the humble bumble bee buzzing about its business collecting vital early nectar. If you’re wondering what plant I
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You could offer him a can of Flowers Ale or Begonia Beers but the one thing sure to make him happy is the sight of the Forsythia bursting into flower. Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants in the olive family. There
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You may have already read in the press or heard through the media of the dwindling population of our bees. Research suggests that the numbers of pollinators have been declining steadily in recent years. The number of bumblebees has been declining by around 70% since the 1970s and honey bee numbers
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Now the snow has passed and the days are starting to get longer there are signs of life in the garden letting you know spring is just around the corner. One of my favourite plants at this time of year which I would highly recommend is
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The new gardening season has got off to a flying start for youngsters at a Chester-le-Street school thanks to a little help from euvue’s Paul Travis-Anderson. Our North East Gardener columnist joined pupils at South Pelaw Infant School to prepare for Spring by planting crocuses and daffodils and preparing the
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[...click on headline to read full story] Another quick fire answer from Paul Do you still have to feed hanging baskets during the winter and if so how many times a week ? from Mr T Middleton Bellingham Click below to hear Paul’s answer Another quick-fire question for Paul… All my hostas are dying down and I’m left with awful leaves, what should I do?
Click below to hear Paul’s answer.
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Autumn and winter in the garden can be as interesting as spring and summer. Here are some plants that I recommend for autumn and winter interest that will offer colour and contrast through the cold, dull winter months. Fatsia japonica Continue reading Plants for Autumn and Winter 
Cotinus coggyria ‘Royal Purple’ (Smoke Tree) This month I have decided to recommend two beautiful shrubs with stunning, contrasting foliage that together can offer a fabulous combination of colours to tantalise any taste. Cotinus coggyria ‘Royal Purple’ (Smoke Tree) – this is a fabulous deciduous shrub that
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