5 d. ago Gardeners praise working height wooden planter for preventing aches and pains

The heightened planter can be used to grow vegetables, herbs, plants and flowers

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9 d. ago Meera Sodha: ‘I’m thrilled to have new ingredients in the kitchen’

Our cook on why she’s changing the way she writes her recipesSee Meera’s kimchi and cheddar okonomiyaki and Thai fried egg salad hereI’m like a giant panda in that 98% of what I eat comes from plants. It’s a long story, but the short version is that I love animals alive and vegetables on my plate.If I think about who I am and how I eat, I am built from Gujarati ingenuity and Lincolnshire produce when it comes to putting vegetables at the centre of the table. While I eat mainly plants, I do leave a little room in my diet for other things that I enjoy – a fish curry shared with my husband, Hugh, an omelette for a quick dinner, or tidying the edges of a hunk of manchego – and three of my cookbooks, Fresh India, East and Dinner, overall reflect that way of eating. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Monty Don names one plant to put outside as temperatures rise but issues warning

Spring and summer months mean there are gardening tasks to be done. However, with the help of Monty Don, taking care of your outdoor spaces has never been easier.

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1 week ago Monty Don names key method to deter slugs from eating your garden plants

If you've noticed your garden getting overrun by slugs looking to chew through your plants, then Monty Don has provided one simple tip to keep them at bay for good

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2 w. ago Monty Don names one vegetable that must be planted in April for crucial reason

The warmer and sunnier months are ahead, making it the perfect time to get into gardening. Want to grow a batch of lettuce that can last you a month? Monty Don shows you how.

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2 w. ago Hydrangeas are revived instantly by adding one common vegetable to the soil

If you want your hydrangea to grow as healthy as possible in time for summer, then experts recommend planting them with this one popular vegetable you probably have in the pantry

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2 w. ago Save £40 on compact greenhouse that’s perfect for small outdoor spaces

If you’ve always wanted to grow your own plants and vegetables but don’t have a lot of outdoor space, this compact greenhouse is the perfect solution – and it’s now got £40 off

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2 w. ago Monty Don names one flower first to bloom in summer and you must plant it now

According to Monty Don, you must plant this particular flower soon or risk missing out on a stunning display that could be the star of your garden this summer.

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2 w. ago Consider planting an extra row for the hungry in your garden this spring

If you’re going to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra for your local soup kitchen or pantry

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3 w. ago Alert issued over 'healthy' sunflower oil as experts warn it's as bad for your heart as beef dripping

The cause of most concern are seed oils - a type of vegetable oil derived from plant seeds but the cause of most concern are seed oils - a type of vegetable oil derived from plant seeds.

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