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Dyffryn Gardens, 6 miles out of Cardiff, now part of the National Trust
Dyffryn Gardens is just six miles west of the centre of Cardiff in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan countryside. The gardens are over 55 acres and an exceptional example of Edwardian garden design....
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Prince Charles encourages schools and children to garden and take part in his...
The Prince of Wales is renowned for his love of gardening and has now extended a hand to young gardeners through his website Mygrove, a site especially designed for children to share in the fun of...
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The Mathematical Beauty of the Sunflower
Sunflowers are not only beautiful but fascinating! The spirals of seeds in sunflower heads often follow a special pattern of numbers called the Fibonacci sequence. That is a series of numbers which...
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Tranquility in Paphos
Costas and Judith of Paphos sent this stunning photo of their back garden! "We have both been keen gardeners all our lives and spend most of our days outside. We've tried to create focus points...
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Planting potatoes is fun and easy
Hi gardeners! Hope that you had a green weekend and spent time in the garden – the Nicosia weather was perfect for tidying up and doing a little planting. I’m excited as I planted my first potatoes! I...
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Solomou Garden Centre - A perfect place to spend your weekend relaxing
The Solomou Garden Centre is a perfect place to spend your weekend! Located on the outskirts of Nicosia, Solomou Garden Centre is one of the biggest on the island and can easily be reached from all...
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Have you seen the Blue Poppy?
We have had such beautiful warm days, that Spring is surely around the corner and a wonderful time to get stuck into the earth! The Royal Horticultural Society is in tune with this and has designated...
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Did you know about the healing power of trees?
Did you know about the healing power of trees? · Beech leaves are perfect for a salad while the nuts can provide a hot beverage similar to coffee? · Oak bark is said to be a wonderful...
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Escape the stress and share the joy of gardening with your child
The developments in Cyprus over the last two weeks have left many reeling but, one way of recovering, is to have a new focus and approach. It is possibly a good time to refocus on what is important –...
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Give a pink rose and bring happiness and joy to another
Pink is not only a pretty colour just for girls! There is a deep significance to pink roses when it comes to affections given and received, with the most accepted being grace and gentility. Pink roses...
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Why should we plant a tree? Looking at Cyprus' national tree
Why should you plant at least one tree in your life? Well, because a medium sized tree generates the same amount of oxygen as each one of us needs to breathe! Acting as an enormous ‘carbon sink’,...
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Dyffryn Gardens, 6 miles out of Cardiff, now part of the National Trust
Dyffryn Gardens is just six miles west of the centre of Cardiff in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan countryside. The gardens are over 55 acres and an exceptional example of Edwardian garden design....
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Orchids galore at Glasshouse, RHS
If you are in London, or en route – DO stop at the Glasshouse to see the most beautiful display of orchids. Brilliant colours, tropical heat and exotic arrangements of Ludisia, fiery Cymbidiums and...
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Yellow roses envoke warmth and happiness
It is always so wonderful when I receive tips and ideas which I can share with you – this was sent in by George from Paphos. “My garden is very organised and methodical – and I like to have all the...
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Doorstep and window gardens
One doesn't need huge spaces to have a special garden. Doors and windows have enormous decorative potential which can link us with the outside world. A few pots on a window-ledge and a coloured window...
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Water in the garden adds peace and tranquillity
Water is the magic element which controls our lives even before we breathe air into our lungs. Without it, we cannot eat, drink or survive. But it is more than just an essential commodity – its great...
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Relaxing in your garden
One of the most important functions of a garden is that there is space for relaxation and recreation – a place where one can eat, entertain and where children can play. This of course affects the look...
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Modern and stylish gardens
Some gardens have not been consciously designed and other gardens exist purely for their design or the ground pattern they made – rose gardens, water gardesn, rock gardens, wild or naturalistic...
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Oh oh onions...
Onions are edible bulbs and like chives, garlic, leeks and shallots, are members of the allium family.The bulbs are round or oblong and are composed of concentric layers with either a pungent smell...
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Oak tree represents strength and endurance
The oak is the national tree of England representing strength and endurance. The family is made up of hundreds of species and as a landscaping tree, make great shade with beautiful coloured leaves in...
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