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"I'm not a sports fan but I LOVE the Olympics"

"I'm not a sports fan but I LOVE the Olympics"

I love the Olympics. Always have. From the glorious spectacle of the opening ceremony until those last moments where the athletes dance around with carefree jubilation at the closing ceremony, I am glued to my television, transfixed by every aspect of the Olympiad. But here’s the thing: it...
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Pretty pots and planters for patio perfection thumb

Pretty pots and planters for patio perfection

Pots and planters offer a fuss-free solution for gardeners of all skill levels and can...
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Three things we must do to save the bees, ourselves and the planet thumb

Three things we must do to save the bees, ourselves and the planet

The call to 'save the bees' has done a couple of circuits of the globe now and,...
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The best country garden designs thumb

The best country garden designs

Country garden design offers oodles of opportunity to experiment with colours, shapes and...
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What are the best sunny climbers? thumb

What are the best sunny climbers?

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Simple solutions to the most common garden problems thumb

Simple solutions to the most common garden problems

I’ve been writing gardening advice columns for eight years now and there are some...
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Top tips for a summer garden party thumb

Top tips for a summer garden party

For
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5 of the coolest cross stitchers thumb

5 of the coolest cross stitchers

While craft enjoys a well-publicised renaissance, CrossStitcher mag is celebrating its...
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How to lift the garden with pots full of flowers thumb

How to lift the garden with pots full of flowers

It can be difficult to appreciate your garden in the early stages of spring, the magic of...
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Any tips for introducing kids to gardening? thumb

Any tips for introducing kids to gardening?

This
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Stylish vases for spring flowers thumb

Stylish vases for spring flowers

Bring the outdoors in and enjoy the colours of spring's blossoming blooms. Showcase...
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Let the sunshine in: 10 ways to photograph flowers like a pro thumb

Let the sunshine in: 10 ways to photograph flowers like a pro

Are you a budding photographer, thinking of getting outside and capturing the blossoming...
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Pink climbing roses: advice please... thumb

Pink climbing roses: advice please...

One
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Groundwork: spring gardening jobs thumb

Groundwork: spring gardening jobs

Now the weather seems to be picking up, everyone’s thoughts are turning to getting...
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How can I protect my seeds from mice? thumb

How can I protect my seeds from mice?

I am
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Can I grow primulas in pots? thumb

Can I grow primulas in pots?

The
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