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Beans among the aquilegia are OK

10:05am Monday 15th March 2010

Hannah Stephenson talks to TV’s Alys Fowler about growing flowers and veg together

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Bulbs to brighten summer bedding

10:50am Tuesday 9th March 2010

Hannah Stephenson says now is the time to start thinking about hot colours in the heat of the sun

Don’t be scared by fabulous climbers

3:21pm Monday 1st March 2010

Just when is the right time to cut back clematis? This annual question is answered by Hannah Stephenson

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Raised beds will raise your hopes

10:04am Monday 22nd February 2010

Hannah Stephenson has the answer to growing fresh vegetables in the tiniest of space

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All praise for plucky heralds of our spring

11:36am Monday 15th February 2010

After all that snow and ice and frost it’s heartening to see that snowdrops mean that spring is on its way

For seed success you need the correct soil

12:25pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Hannah Stephenson believes one of the best ways to ensure germination is to prepare your own compost

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All of us need to get back to basics

11:47am Monday 1st February 2010

It’s all change at the BBC’s Gardeners’ World and Hannah Stephenson thinks we should follow suit

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Best of bunch: Dogwood (Cornus)

2:33pm Monday 25th January 2010

These deciduous shrubs are grown for their eye-catching colourful stems which provide useful colour in the winter garden and some are particularly useful in smaller gardens.

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Time and effort will save on weeding

2:29pm Monday 25th January 2010

Hannah Stephenson says the start of a new year is when many gardeners think about changes to design

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Best of bunch: Fatsia japonica

10:39am Monday 18th January 2010

This shade-loving evergreen is as tough as old boots provided you don’t place it in full sun.

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All that snow could reap a bitter harvest

10:37am Monday 18th January 2010

Like many gardeners Hannah Stephenson fears that many of her plants have been damaged by snowfall

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Quality and value is your theme for 2010

9:34am Monday 11th January 2010

Hannah Stephenson talks to garden design expert Andrew Duff about growing trends for the coming year

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Good enough to eat: Walnuts

9:35am Monday 11th January 2010

WE all have loads of nuts over the festive season – but have you ever thought of growing your own?

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Best of bunch: Bearberry

10:21am Monday 4th January 2010

These mostly evergreen shrubs, which originate from western North America and particularly California come in all shapes and sizes.

Beautiful blooms to cheer up windowsills

10:18am Monday 4th January 2010

Hannah Stephenson extols the virtues of orchids – exotic plants that will easily last for years and years

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Gift ideas to make a gardener's Christmas

10:11am Monday 21st December 2009

Looking for a last minute gardening gift to bring festive cheer? Hannah Stephenson has some suggestions

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Best of bunch: Poinsettia

11:59am Wednesday 16th December 2009

No Christmas would be complete without at least one of these vibrant plants (proper name Euphorbia pulcherrima).

Don't let your tree pine away in a corner

11:57am Wednesday 16th December 2009

Hannah Stephenson says real Christmas trees do need a little encouragement to stay healthy

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Good enough to eat: Butternut Squash

12:11pm Monday 7th December 2009

THESE rich winter veg with orange flesh make a great alternative to roast potatoes, with a clove or two of crushed garlic and some peeled fresh ginger sprinkled over them.