3 d. ago Monty Don shares plant gardeners should prune in October and November

Monty Don, best known for his role on BBC Gardeners' World, has shared his top tips for pruning in autumn and winter, including the one plant he tends to cut back in October and November

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3 d. ago Monty Don offers advice on pruning one plant in October and November

Gardening legend Monty Don, known for his role on BBC Gardeners' World, has shared his top tips for pruning in autumn and winter, including the one plant he tends to cut back in October and November

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4 d. ago Plant one common vegetable in October for stronger growth and an 'earlier' harvest

It may be cold out, but it's a good time to get certain vegetables growing in the garden - and a home gardener has shared a common one that you can sow now for a bountiful harvest next spring

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5 d. ago Gardener names one flower to plant in October for 'most colourful garden' in 2026

A gardening expert has shared how Brits can achieve a colourful garden next year by planting a certain flower in October, and how to do it correctly and where to buy them from

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5 d. ago Tennessee authorities identify 16 people killed in blast at explosive plant

Local pastor among victims of huge explosion in rural area where ‘everybody knows each other’Authorities on Monday identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant on 10 October, as investigators promised a painstaking process to figure out what happened by tracking down pieces of evidence that may now be miles apart.At a news conference, Chris Davis, the sheriff of Humphreys county, said people in the tight-knit community probably at least knew relatives of the victims killed in the explosion at the plant owned by Accurate Energetic Systems. The company supplies and researches explosives for the military and is a well-known employer in the area. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Monty Don shares 1 plant that must be pruned in October to avoid winter damage

Monty Don has shared his expert advice on pruning a plant in October to encourage a spectacular flowering display next year and to prevent winter damage

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3 w. ago VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall

German factories to halt work for one week next month in blow to EV switchoverVolkswagen is to pause production at two of its plants in Germany because of weak demand for fully electric cars.The carmaker will suspend work for one week in mid-October in Dresden as well as at its EV plant in Zwickau, which produces six EV models for VW, Audi and Cupra. Continue reading...

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