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When the weather outside is bleak and cold, nothing beats an indoor plant that flowers just in time for Christmas. Some of our most attractive indoor plants come into their own in winter, filling our homes with colour and scent. Here are a few of our favourite Christmas plants and how to care for them.

Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid in growing your own vegetables.

Compost is a vital ingredient for good soil, and your own garden is the most sustainable source of compost there is – no plastic bags, no transport costs, and you know exactly what went into it. Here’s how to start making your own compost.

Your garden essentials for November will ensure you have the right plants and tools to get you and your garden through the winter months with as much pleasure as possible.

When fall vegetable gardening starts, it's time to wrap up with your hat and scarf to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous colours as the leaves fall to the ground.

Pick the right perennials for container gardens, and you can have containers filled with colour and interest all year round.