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Five fabulous Chelsea Flower Show ideas

May 26, 2012
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Five fabulous Chelsea Flower Show ideas
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is so wonderfully inspiring, and a great place to collect a scrapbook of ideas. Now that the show is over, here are five that you can steal for your own garden.
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Sweet rocket

May 24, 2012
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Sweet rocket
F&F's cut flower expert Lou grows the gorgeous sweet rocket.
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The market garden

May 23, 2012
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The market garden
Tamsin Borlase is the genius behind market garden Bosley Patch, where organic fruit and vegetables thrive.
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Micro-lavender

May 14, 2012
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Micro-lavender
Lavender seedlings make an incredible micro-herb for garnishing and popping in your mouth for a flavoursome surprise.
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Apple mint salad

May 13, 2012
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Apple mint salad
Apple mint isn't just good for garnishes and hot drinks: it makes a fabulous salad leaf in its own right.
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Win stylish salads galore

May 12, 2012
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Win stylish salads galore
Win £60 worth of salad plants and seeds from Seed Pantry.
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Glass Gem corn

May 11, 2012
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Glass Gem corn
This heritage corn variety is possibly the most beautiful you'll ever grow, if you manage to get your hands on some seeds, that is.
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Painswick Rococo Garden

May 10, 2012
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Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden is the stuff of fantasy, perfect for exploring and peering at.
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Airy fairy flowers

May 9, 2012
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Airy fairy flowers
Super-talented florist Ken Marten creates a light and bright summer arrangement.
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May 23, 2012

Are you sitting comfortably?

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Five garden recipes for healthy eating

Five garden recipes for healthy eating

May 22, 2012
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Growing salad on a windowsill

Growing salad on a windowsill

May 15, 2012
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Enriching the soil

Enriching the soil

April 27, 2012
F&F member Amelia White takes up so