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September 4, 2010

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We've launched a new showcase site, gardengrab, which showcases all the most beautiful posts from gardening bloggers around the world. Here's the lowdown on the hottest new gardening site out there.

Spanish flag

September 3, 2010

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The Spanish Flag is a perennial relative of the morning glory that sends feisty flower spikes up in late summer. Learn how to grow this tender climber for a fabulous fiery show.

Sundried tomatoes

September 2, 2010

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Here's how to make your own incredibly sweet and intense sundried tomatoes from your own stock of homegrown heritage fruits.

Wheels of fire

September 1, 2010

by Ken-Marten

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Florist Ken Marten creates an incredible window display using sunflower and delphinium petals.

Chillies and chard

August 31, 2010

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If you go down to the park today, you're sure for a big surprise. We found rainbow chard edging annual borders and black chilli plants striking a pose. Find out how parks are becoming hot plots.

If you're looking for a drop dead gorgeous plant with plenty of vintage glam, Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonne' is a true catch. It's a little tender though, so make sure you pay attention to our growing guide.

The wrap-up

August 29, 2010

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A plant called Clivia, wild bramble crumble and how to get those stubborn green tomatoes to blush: it's all here in F&F's wrap-up of the top and tastiest gardening posts from the week.

Magnificent mulberries

August 29, 2010

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Black mulberries are a fabulous fruit shrouded in folklore and romance. Here's F&F's guide to growing Morus nigra, as well as some stunning recipe ideas.

The tiny hot plot

August 28, 2010

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Katherine Roper always wanted to design a beautiful vegetable garden. So she jumped at the chance to create one in the sunken walled garden of an Arts & Crafts house near Bath. As part of our Hot Plot series on good-looking kitchen gardens, here's th

Tomato: Tangella

August 24, 2010

by Rebsie-Fairholm

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In August's Top of the Crops, Rebsie Fairholm sneaks a peek at a tomato with an identity crisis: the 'Tangella', which rather fancies itself as a tangerine.

Horminum pyrenaicum

August 23, 2010

by Ryan

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Here's a cute little plant to creep around the corners of your garden. Ryan Lewis gives us the lowdown on the Dragonmouth, Horminum pyrenaicum, a fabulous blue-flowered alpine.

The wrap-up

August 22, 2010

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A final reminder for our blogging competition, golden beans, chamomile tea and mutant tomatoes? It's all in F&F's weekly wrap-up of the best gardening stories, posts and photos on the web.