Gardening in southern Spain: Corokia cotoneaster

Friday, 3 October 2025, 13:55 Share Corokia cotoneaster is one of ten species in the Corokia genus. It is commonly called the wire-netting bush because of its wiry, contorted branches which are nearly black in colour. This evergreen shrub, native...

7 Plants You Should Never Cut Back in October, According to Gardening Experts

Fall is a great time to catch up on garden maintenance, like pruning. However, while cutting back your flowers and shrubs is often beneficial, it can also be detrimental if done at the wrong time. For example, certain plants will experience...

Avele College launched School Gardening Programme

By: Leota Marc Membrere. Avele College is taking a step forward in agricultural science with the launching of the School Gardening Programme allowing them to get hands on experience in vegetable farming. Minister of Education and Culture, Aiono....

Get to Know the Dirt in Your Yard Before You Start Gardening

Do you think much about dirt? Most people don’t—but if you garden, you should. We want our plants to grow, be green, and be healthy. In order to make this happen, we need to give our plants healthy soil. Johnny’s Seeds, a leading supplier of...

Moss gardening thrives as October dampness fuels green trends

Moss gardening is on the rise this October, as damp weather provides an ideal environment and gardeners increasingly adopt sustainable options. That growth is moving moss from shaded corners to living rooms and wellness routines, valued for its...

Expert urges ‘smart gardeners’ to complete eight essential jobs this month

It's time to put your tomatoes to bed, Barry says(Image: YouTube/NoDigNorfolkGardener) We've officially entered autumn now, and the prospect of venturing into the garden is becoming increasingly unappealing. However, according to gardening expert...

Fond farewell as Busy Bee owners hang up gardening gloves after 38 years

Chris and Mary Leslie, from Busy Bee, Ryde, are hanging up their gardening gloves and retiring from the business. Formed in 1987, the garden centre started out with just a greenhouse and a polytunnel, eventually growing into an Island attraction,...

Gardeners prepare beds for winter and next spring

With snow on the horizon, growing fruits and veggies is coming to a close. Some gardens, like those at Midtown Community Garden, have already put their beds to rest for the season to get ready for winter. But even with empty beds, the work of...

Gardeners urged to sprinkle coffee grounds in October to help keep slugs away

The hack that gardeners are sharing to prevent slugs(Image: Mawaddah Fauziah via Getty Images) UK gardeners are being encouraged to prepare for the wet autumn weather before October arrives. After a summer characterised by scorching drought...

Lidl launches £15 gadget for essential gardening job this October – it can prevent damage to your home

A BUDGET buy can help to protect your home from strong winds this winter. And with Storm Amy already causing damage in some parts of the country, you'll want to take every measure necessary before the next bout of gale force winds. 1 Lidl Plus...

Greenwich Celebrates Borough’s Best Gardeners

Greenwich council has congratulated the winners of this year’s Greenwich in Bloom awards, recognising residents and community groups who bring colour, creativity, and vibrancy to their gardens and neighbourhoods. The annual awards, sponsored by...

Lawn mushrooms will disappear if gardeners use 2 kitchen ingredients in the garden

If the kind of mushrooms found in domestic lawns were always safe to consume, there is no doubt that many gardeners would be happy to let them grow. But the reality is that “mysterious and enchanting” fungi in the forms of mushrooms and toadstools...

The Secret Role of Dew in Autumn Gardening

There is a secret role of dew in autumn gardening. If you’ve ever stepped into your garden on a crisp autumn morning, you’ve probably noticed that magical shimmer of dew blanketing leaves, grass, and flowers. At first glance, it feels like nothing...

I’m Deep In My Gardening Era, And This Retractable Hose Is My Best-Kept Secret

I’m deep in my gardening era, and while tending to plants has been one of the most relaxing, soul-soothing hobbies I’ve picked up, there’s one thing that consistently ruins the vibe: the hose. Honestly, it’s my arch nemesis. Between fighting with...

Gardeners Urged To Spray Veggies With An Old-School Soap To Keep Bugs Away

Growing a garden that's ripe with lush produce is a true test of patience and fortitude. Along with investing time in germinating scallions and carrots from seed, sowing potatoes in rich soil, and judiciously pruning your heirloom tomatoes, you...

Monty Don urges gardeners to use easy trick to help frogs get through autumn

Monty Don has a great hack when it comes to autumn leaves(Image: BBC/Richard Hanmer) As the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop and the flowering blooms have all but gone, gardeners will be busy clearing the excess of summer's abundant growth...

Garden Walks with Judy: City High students become gardeners | Column 

It seems it is not enough for some City High School students to have grown a very productive, beautiful garden behind their building. They are now trying to plant the moon. Oh yes, you read that correctly, the moon. Mary Lestina, who teaches...

Fall gardening can be a busy time but you also have a longer seasonBy Bob Hatton 

As busy as the spring gardening season is, so also is fall gardening a busy time. There is clearly more to do in spring because of more planting, but many spring activities are also fall activities. One benefit of fall is that it is a longer...

Fall gardening in Colorado: Overwintering, first frosts, and what to plant now

You know how fall – even winter – can be in Colorado: 70s and sunny, then temperatures plummet. Swings that can drive gardeners nuts. Colorado Matters visited Phelan Gardens in Colorado Springs, where Senior Host Ryan Warner spoke with head grower...

Native plants surge as gardeners try to save bees, butterflies and other pollinators