Gardening expert says grow these five vegetables in August - ‘last chance’

A gardening expert has revealed the five vegetables she chooses to start growing before the end of August, with some growing in time for serving as part of a Christmas dinner. Summer is coming to a close, and many gardeners will be putting away...

Gardeners told to leave one food item out to give robins much needed help

Garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to provide a specific type of food for robins this summer, in an effort to support these classic British birds during the hotter months. Robins require assistance throughout the year as they don't migrate...

Gardeners urged to prune three plants before end of week or 'face problems'

Keeping a stunning and flourishing garden demands regular dedication, with trimming being amongst the most vital jobs. Trimming not only assists in controlling plant dimensions and form but also stimulates fresh growth, boosts blooming and...

Gardeners' World's Rachel de Thame made 'desperate to-do list' after heartbreaking diagnosis

Gardeners' World presenter Rachel de Thame revealed she had an "urgent" to-do list following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2018. The gardening specialist admitted that her world was shaken by "shockwaves" when medics informed her they had...

City of College Station Water Services brings beginner-friendly gardening to the Brazos Valley

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Starting a garden is often an intimidating task for novices, especially in Texas where the seasons can often see extreme heat, rain, and even cold winters. The City of College Water Services is teaming up with the...

Master Gardeners extend registration for fall training

Gardeners sound off on hidden truth about common landscaping material: 'It is unhealthy'

Many warned that it gets very hot in the summer and it's difficult to remove. by Lindy WhitehouseAugust 19, 2025 Gardeners have sounded the alarm on the dangers of rubber mulch in response to a query posted on a gardening group on Facebook. "Where...

We Asked Gardening Pros If You Should Harvest Your Veggies Before a Heat Wave, and They All Said the Same Thing

Key Points Crops that easily bolt—like lettuce, cilantro, and spinach—should be harvested before a heat wave. Veggies that ripen off the plant are best picked before a heat wave. Delay harvesting peppers, eggplants, and watermelons until they are...

4 Plants Gardeners Say Should 'Come With a Warning Label'

As any gardener will tell you, learning how to grow and maintain a thriving landscape often comes down to trial and error, with much of your success dependent on the soil, climate, and weather—and choosing the right plants. One Redditor recently...

Win! Gardening Workshop & Voucher

We’re giving two Yours readers the chance to each win either a Garden Design workshop (4 October 2025) or Planting Design workshop (18 October 2025) with designer David Stevens at Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland, East Midlands – plus a £25 plant...

Gardening Trouble: Why Dust Devils Spin Through Your Yard

Summary Dust devils are rotating columns of air that form in hot, dry conditions on sunny days. Backyards with open spaces and dry, bare soil are more likely to attract dust devils. Dust devils may disrupt gardening by uprooting plants, but using...

Gardeners asked to put one food out for birds that doesn't cost the earth

Brits are being urged to scatter pasta on their bird tables, in an effort to support our feathered friends during the crucial fledgling season. And it may be cheaper than you think. For many people the idea of providing food for birds can be...

Gardening expert reveals the 5 vegetables to plant NOW for bumper early autumn harvest before it’s too late

SUMMER may be coming to an end but that doesn't mean you have to hang up your gardening gloves. In fact, now is the perfect time to prep for a bountiful early autumn harvest. 5 Gardening experts revealed the best vegetables to grow during the...

Gardeners can keep Robins thriving with this one food in August

Alex Evans Deputy Audience Editor 14:08, 19 Aug 2025 Garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to provide a specific type of food for robins this summer, in an effort to support these quintessential British birds during the hotter months. While...

BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don says 'do these things before you go on holiday'

Monty Don has offered a word of advice to gardeners before they head off on holiday. The self-taught horticulturalist became a household name when he became the Gardeners' World presenter in 2003. Monty honed his skills writing for gardening...

From farmers to gardeners, here’s help

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - One of the open secrets in the north country is Cornell Cooperative Extension and the services it offers. No sure what that tree in your back yard is? They can help. Wondering if the plant near your garden is poison...

'Chaos Gardening': Wild Beauty, or Just a Mess?

If you've spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you've likely come across a trend called "chaos gardening." The name alone is eye-catching – equal parts fun, rebellious and slightly alarming. Picture someone tossing...

What is the ‘chaos gardening’ trend? A sustainable landscape specialist explains

As a sustainable landscape specialist at Colorado State University Extension, I think a lot about how to help people make designed landscapes more sustainable. Occasionally, a new trend like this one crops up claiming to be the silver bullet of...

Hungarians Gear Up for Grilling and Gardening Ahead of Aug. 20 Holiday

Data from Árukereső.hu shows Hungarian shoppers are getting ready with a focus on outdoor programs, grilling, and garden improvements. Searches for grills surged 80% in the past week, with growing interest in premium accessories as well. Some...

Gardeners' World star Monty Don shares heartwrenching update with fans

BBC Gardeners' World star Monty Don has revealed what happened to the touching tributes to both his deceased and current dogs, which were part of his garden at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The 70-year-old had never created a garden for the...