What the winter solstice means for your gardening plans

What the winter solstice means for your gardening plans

As the days get longer,it’s time to sow seeds for some of your favourite herbs,while other plants go dormant.

  • byRobin Powell

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The trendy new houseplant that works well indoors in winter

The trendy new houseplant that works well indoors in winter

It’s time to reshuffle your indoor plants for winter,and there are some new things to try.

  • byRobin Powell
The ancient Japanese tradition you should try with chrysanthemums

The ancient Japanese tradition you should try with chrysanthemums

No it’s not drinking sake with chrysanthemum petals in it,although that does happen. It’s a ritual designed to wish for good health and longevity.

  • byRobin Powell
Take me to fungi town:Why you should embrace mushrooms this autumn

Take me to fungi town:Why you should embrace mushrooms this autumn

In the damp soil of your garden you’re likely to see more mushrooms pop up. But there is so,so much more to fungi than their colourful heads.

  • byRobin Powell
Dried flowers are having a fashion moment. Here’s how to make your own

Dried flowers are having a fashion moment. Here’s how to make your own

They’re everywhere in swanky boutiques and on runways,so here is a guide to making your own stylish dried flowers.

  • byRobin Powell
Want to get your garden looking great? Pretend you’re selling the house

Want to get your garden looking great? Pretend you’re selling the house

It’s the Easter long weekend and this is a perfect time to get your garden into the shape you wish it was always in.

  • byRobin Powell
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The colder weather means it’s a perfect time for these flowers

The colder weather means it’s a perfect time for these flowers

Sasanquas herald the coming of the winter months,look out for them and their stunning petals everywhere.

  • byRobin Powell
These garden staples are so low-maintenance,they plant themselves

These garden staples are so low-maintenance,they plant themselves

Favourites like violets,parsley and sweet peas will plant themselves where they want to grow and leave the gardener out entirely.

  • byRobin Powell
Bombs away:More home owners take the plunge on ‘baby’ backyard pools

Bombs away:More home owners take the plunge on ‘baby’ backyard pools

Once the reserve of swishy hotel rooms,more home owners are installing modest-sized pools to have the best of both worlds.

  • byRobin Powell
Looking for a quick thrill? These flowers actually thrive in winter

Looking for a quick thrill? These flowers actually thrive in winter

Some flowers can force you to play the long game,but not poppies,which will be bearing flowers in weeks. Just follow these simple growing tips.

  • byRobin Powell
How to grow herbs on your small balcony like a famous chef

How to grow herbs on your small balcony like a famous chef

Stefano Manfredi has an edible garden growing on his seventh-floor apartment balcony. Here’s how he does it.

  • byRobin Powell