12 h. ago Monty Don urges anyone growing tomatoes to do one thing in July

Gardeners looking forward to delicious tomato crops this summer should complete this one simple task to protect their plants from a fast-spreading and preventable disease

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26 h. ago Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Forever mass lobby

People from across the UK are being urged to take part in Act Now, Change Forever, a major mass lobby happening in Westminster on 9 July 2025. The event will bring together thousands of people demanding urgent political action on climate change, nature loss, and a fairer future.

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37 h. ago Monty Don's urgent July warning as 6 plants could 'topple chaotically'

Monty Don has warned gardeners with any of these six plants in their garden to take extra care in the hotter weather, or face their flowers running out of control

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3 d. ago Do YOU know how to spot Britain's 'most dangerous plant'? Giant hogweed can leave you and your pets with pus

'Britain's most dangerous plant' has hit its scorching peak, experts have warned - and it could leave children, parents, and even pets with gruesome burns.

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4 d. ago Slugs will keep off plants if gardeners use 'effective' 39p deterrent spray

Gardeners are being warned that watering plants in the evening could be luring slugs into gardens - but there is a simple way to keep the pests at bay

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9 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'do not' warning if they see ladybirds on plants

Ladybirds are a crucial part of keeping plants and natural ecosystems alive, and one gardening expert has shared his crucial advice to anyone who notices them on their plants

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1 week ago Iranian state TV is bombed during live broadcast as Tehran's leaders show first signs of crumbling in wake of Israeli strikes amid radiation warning at targeted nuclear plants

Iranian missiles rained down on Israel in the early hours of Monday, damaging the US Embassy as Tehran called for its allies to support its fight against Israel.

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1 week ago Iranian state TV is bombed during live broadcast as Tehran's leaders show first signs of crumbling in wake of Israeli strikes amid radiation warning at bombed nuclear plants

Iranian missiles rained down on Israel in the early hours of Monday, damaging the US Embassy as Tehran called for its allies to support its fight against Israel.

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2 w. ago Monty Don's two tomato plant tasks to do in June for 'strong' growth

Monty Don has shared his top tips for growing tomatoes in June - and it's not too late to get them in the ground before the end of the summer months

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2 w. ago Monty Don names three plants that must be pruned now to 'bear maximum flowers'

Gardening expert Monty Don has shared which three plants should be pruned in June - as it is important to know which specific plants need to be pruned and when

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2 w. ago Monty Don names one daily job to make sure roses 'carry more flowers' this summer

Gardening expert Monty Don has shared a top tip for gardeners who want to keep their roses flowering for longer, and it's a job that needs to be done daily

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2 w. ago Monty Don claims roses flower more with 1 job that must be done 'daily' in June

Gardeners should deadhead and prune their roses daily in June to "prolong flowering". Deadheading involves the removal of faded blooms to spur additional flowering and enhance the rose's look

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3 w. ago Monty Don addresses Gardeners’ World viewers as they all make the same complaint

BBC Gardeners’ World viewers have commented on scenes shot in Monty Don’s garden at Longmeadow

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3 w. ago Gardeners warned to be prepared over popular plant used to make drugs

Sow your opium poppies - used to make medical painkillers including morphine, codeine and oxycodone, as well as illegal narcotic heroin - in autumn or spring for a bumper crop in summer

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3 w. ago Monty Don fires back at BBC viewers who complain one thing is 'spoiling' Gardeners' World

Veteran gardener Monty Don has revealed that Gardeners' World often receives complaints from viewers who can't believe one aspect of the scenes filmed from his garden at Longmeadow

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3 w. ago Monty Don urges gardeners with tomato plants to do one thing for juicy crops

If you're looking forward to cooking delicious plump tomatoes this summer then make sure to follow this one easy tip to ensure your fruit develops to its full potential

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3 w. ago UK households warned of 'pretty' summer plant that can be 'just as dangerous' as Japanese knotweed

Experts say the little-known invasive plant can 'wreak havoc' on UK homes if left uncontrolled

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3 w. ago Monty Don shares 'simple' tip to make tomatoes 'tastier and bigger' in just 2 minutes

June is the month to plant tomatoes outside, but if you want them to grow bigger and tastier, Monty Don has a simple tip for you - and it will only take you two minutes.

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3 w. ago Gardeners warned about destructive and invasive plant 'as bad as knotweed'

Gardening experts have raised concerns about this seemingly innocent-looking plant which can cause "significant damage" to buildings

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3 w. ago Monty Don tells gardeners to act with 'urgency' if they want 5 veggies to grow

It's not too late to start your own vegetable garden - horticultural expert Monty Don reveals five vegetables that will thrive in your garden if you plant them now

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