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Watermelons in Bristol: how UK heatwaves are affecting growers

Most allotment holders say the heat has meant more work for smaller crops, although some have found a silver lining

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Bananas are fruiting in UK gardens after heatwaves: Why experts say this is unusual

In a quiet garden in Seaton, near Looe in Cornwall, something unusual is happening. A banana plant, once a tiny gift, has grown to 11 feet tall and produced 24 pieces of fruit. For owner Cathy Neville, it is a moment of surprise and delight. For experts, it is a…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Survivor or struggler? The plants you may have to sacrifice after a scorching summer

Some will survive like delphiniums and shrubs but others you’ll have to ditch, say experts

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Experts say to plant these flowers and veggies in April for a lush garden year-round

From ornamentals to edible plants, here’s what to sow and plant this month

The Independent UK · Apr 2

12 jobs to do in the garden in February that guarantee a healthy, productive and thriving garden for 2026

Planting, pruning and maintenance tasks

Ideal Home · Feb 4

Gardening expert reveals their beginner’s guide to pruning clematis

Clematis can be spectacular. Here’s how to grow and care for them

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Tabletop tomatoes and drought-resistant roses tipped as 2026’s top garden trends

RHS predicts big shift in gardening habits as green-fingered Britons adapt to climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025

Why you’ll be putting your houseplants outside in the garden in 2026

Experts offer gardening trends predictions for the new year

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrong

Battling with a Christmas tree that won't stop dropping needles? Here are potential causes and what to do to stop it

Ideal Home · Dec 1, 2025

Hedgehogs, salmon and birds at risk after dry summer, says Natural England

Loss of spawning pools, insects and marshy habitats has had ‘catastrophic effect on our flora and fauna’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025