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Video Blog around Devon: Chagford – Crocus and Snowdrops

Video Blog around Devon: Chagford – Crocus and Snowdrops

St. Michael’s – Chagford Known for it’s display of crocus and snowdrops at this time of year. As are many other church yards around Devon.  Have you every wondered how

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How gardening may help you with depression or the loss of a loved one.

How gardening may help you with depression or the loss of a loved one.

Let me share my thoughts and experience with you, as I have been through some really tough times myself. I am strong believer that being outdoors with Mother Nature gardening

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Deadly Plant Disease – Xyella

Deadly Plant Disease – Xyella

Scientists are worried that a deadly plant disease, Xyella, could be carried between plants by the Spittlebug.  The bacterium is not currently found in the UK. The insect is active

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Tree Pest – Oak Processionary Moth

Tree Pest – Oak Processionary Moth

Caterpillars emerge between May and July to feed before turning into adult moths.  They can cause damage to Oak trees as well as itchy rashes, eye and throat irritations and

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Inside Devon Podcast

Inside Devon Podcast

Have a listen to my recent Podcast with Inside Devon https://mobile.twitter.com/insidedevon/status/1431190707604185091?s=25

GIANT HOGWEED

GIANT HOGWEED

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum), is typically found near canals and rivers but can be found all over the UK.  It is an invasive plant that is a risk to public

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Protecting your garden from stormy weather

Protecting your garden from stormy weather

Our poor gardens and the open landscapes have been affected by the recent severe stormy weather conditions and the extremely high rain fall.   For keen gardeners it is soul

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Time to reflect

Time to reflect

    As I return back to my client’s gardens after a bit of down time, it gives me the chance to reflect on the year and how things can

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Plants …. good to be around

Plants …. good to be around

There is so much history and geography behind the different varieties of plants; great plant hunters collected them over the centuries, it is remarkable how all these plants have adapted

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What is a Horticulturalist Garden Consultant?

What is a Horticulturalist Garden Consultant?

As many people are getting adventurous in their gardens, people are experiencing the benefits of being with plants and the outdoors.   Since last year, many people have needed support

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Turning to gardening

Turning to gardening

It is lovely to see so many people turning to gardening for the first time or even just enjoying the beautiful Devon landscape. We are all looking for ways to keep the

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