Monthly Gardening Column Just what the bees need
11/06/2009
The British Beekeeper’s Association had a very timely show garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The BBA show garden highlighted ways to attract bees and, with summer on the way, this is the crucial time for us to help honey bees replace the huge number of colonies they have lost over the last two years by planting up our gardens with nectar and pollen-rich flowers and trees.
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And sow, to bed again
This month, MT’s gardening guru Carole Davies is looking forward to sampling the hard-earned fruits of her labours - by keeping any aspiring ‘Peter Rabbits’ at bay
Tulips from Amsterdam?
MT’s gardening guru Carole Davies looks at one of our favourite springtime flowers - and uncovers a fascinating past
Just good friends...
Mixing and matching isn’t just restricted to wardrobes. It’s also a great way to make your garden more productive By MT’s gardening guru Carole Davies.
Mistletoe and vine
A misheard lyric from everyone’s favourite Christmas songster provides inspiration for grow-your-own Christmas decorations
By MT’s gardening guru Carole Davies
There's still time for bulbs
Bulbs can be the easiest and most rewarding way to fill your borders - and your time says MT’s gardening guru Carole Davies.
So which flowers are top of the gardening pops?
Want to know which plants and colours are hip and with it? Our gardening guru Carole Davies has done her research at Chelsea Flower Show and has all the answers.
Chelsea's Starr attraction
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Our gardening guru Carole Davies went to Chelsea to see the latest in garden design and found herself rubbing shoulders with a pop legend.
There’ll be bluebells over…
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The bluebell is one of our most beautiful woodland flowers. But as our gardening guru Carole Davies explains, our native species is under threat from a foreign invader.
A change of climate
Outside it’s windy, raw and cold. Inside, it’s a warm haven, perfect for growing all sorts of exotic plants. Our gardening guru Carole Davies describes the delights of a walled garden.
Showtime for gardeners
Spring is almost sprung. That makes it a great time, says gardening guru Carole Davies, to start planning this year’s visits to other people’s gardens!
People in glass houses
No serious gardener would be without a greenhouse: they’re perfect for overwintering plants and bringing on seedlings. Our gardening guru Carole Davies takes you through some of your options.
The seed of a great idea
How do you get variety into your garden without coughing up too much dosh? Simple, says MT’s Gardening Guru Carole Davies. Start collecting and swapping seeds.
Flobadob, little weed!
Having a garden isn’t all about planting beautiful flowers and watching them bloom, says MT’s Gardening Guru Carole Davies. Sometimes you have to pay your dues and get amongst the weeds.
Rain, rain, go away... please!
Gardening has been a bit of a wash out for most of us recently. So MT’s Gardening Guru Carole Davies has helpful advice if you’ve been deluged - and some tips going forward if we do see some sun!
