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‘The friendship of the good’: how a community garden gave me a sense of something bigger than myself | Gardens
If you came across our school garden, you might walk past without giving it much thought. On the surface, we don’t have anything that would warrant a visit from Gardening Australia: no kitchen garden or water feature or “reflection space”. But we do have something else you might not see at first glance – something … Read more
Pot-plant trade is ‘hitchhiker pathway’ for invasive flatworms, say UK experts | Invertebrates
They have been invading the UK for years; small mucus-covered animals which hunt in gardens, allotments and greenhouses. The number of sightings of non-native flatworms has risen sharply over the past few years, and experts have warned they can decimate earthworm populations and degrade soil quality. Land flatworms are non-segmented worms, which feed on a … Read more
In my poor growing season, edible flowers are a small, tasty win | Gardening advice
My partner and I have a ritual that makes an appearance at this time of year. When we sit down for dinner, we count up how many crops from the garden we’ve managed to incorporate into our meal. As I’ve said in previous columns, I’m not having the best growing season despite the abundance of sunshine, so … Read more
The best lawnmowers: five favourites to keep your grass in check, tested | Gardens
Leaving your lawn to develop naturally into a meadow of pollinator-friendly wild flowers is the best option from an ecological perspective, but many of us still like to have at least a small area of grass, whether it’s to break up your flower beds or provide a space for the kids to play. And every … Read more
Houseplant clinic: should I mist my plants or not? | Houseplants
What’s the problem?Some sources recommend misting houseplants, while others strongly advise against it. Now I’m confused. DiagnosisMisting is a common practice intended to increase humidity, replicating the rainforest environments from where many of our houseplants originate. While this is beneficial, misting is not a one-spray-fits-all solution. PrescriptionIf your houseplant thrives in high humidity (such as … Read more
Parking space-sized gardens impress Hampton Court flower show judges | Environment
Mini-gardens that fit inside a parking space have been presented by a council at Hampton Court flower show as part of a drive to make public spaces less car-focused. Three gardens created by Surrey county council are on display at the show to demonstrate that areas used as parking spaces can give far more benefit … Read more
Meet Kerala’s ‘rainforest gardeners’ creating a Noah’s ark for endangered plants | Global development
The previous night’s heavy rainstorm had brought down several large trees in the forest and broken branches were strewn about the ground. Walking through the felled trees, Laly Joseph spotted an orchid clinging to one of the snapped boughs. She gently secured the plant and carefully transplanted it on to a standing tree. At the … Read more
The joy and pain of gardening with the kids – Becky Barnicoat cartoon
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/picture/2025/jun/28/gardening-with-the-kids-becky-barnicoat-cartoon
Victoria’s best new residential architecture – in pictures | Life and style
Well-crafted family homes, a beach house that invites the outside in, and a stunning concrete bunker in a high-risk fire zone are just some of the winners in the 2025 Victorian Architecture awards category for new residential properties, presented on 27 June. Hamish Lyon, chair of juries, says these homes represent ‘thoughtful architecture working with … Read more