Eleanor Hartley- 26 August 2026
Growing Soft Fruit in Containers on a Patio
Choose compact rootstocks and sunny, sheltered spots to establish productive apple trees, even when space is limited in a modest British garden.
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Using Espalier Fruit Trees as Garden Dividers
Heavy clay can still support a colourful meadow if you improve drainage, choose resilient native species and manage the grass with patience.
James Whitfield- 21 July 2026
Growing Figs in a Sheltered British Garden
Companion planting can deter pests, attract pollinators and improve soil health beneath apple, pear and plum trees throughout the growing season.
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