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Residents at Park Rise retirement village getting tips on balcony gardening

Hornchurch residents get tips on balcony gardening

Willow sculptures of the Queen’s beloved dogs Beth and Bluebell are to make an appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show this year.

Willow sculptures of the Queen’s beloved dogs Beth and Bluebell are to make an appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show this year.

Chelsea Flower Show to show statues of Camilla’s dog adopted from Battersea

David Bevan (centre) opening the gates of the Railway Fields Nature Reserve in 2003

David Bevan (centre) opening the gates of the Railway Fields Nature Reserve in 2003

Green hero who helped protect The Parkland Walk looks back on a life amongst trees

Have you visited any of these garden centres in South East London?

Have you visited any of these garden centres in South East London?

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5 of the best garden centres to visit in South East London this spring

Dominic Rose in his garden with sons Dexter and Theo (right) is bidding to open a community wildlife garden and bring all the Suburb's gardeners together

Dominic Rose in his garden with sons Dexter and Theo (right) is bidding to open a community wildlife garden and bring all the Suburb's gardeners together

Hampstead Garden Suburb

The Hampstead dad vying to create 'Britain’s biggest living garden'

Enjoy getting busy in the garden this spring by entering our competition to win a £100 National Garden Gift Card.

Enjoy getting busy in the garden this spring by entering our competition to win a £100 National Garden Gift Card.

Hello Spring: How you can WIN a £100 National Garden gift card

Wendy and Ray Bates in their polytunnel at Rotherview Nursery

Wendy and Ray Bates in their polytunnel at Rotherview Nursery

Small nursery who are 'living the life of riley' raising alpines and camellias

Nominate your favourite pet shop or pet groomer

Nominate your favourite pet shop or pet groomer

Nominate your favourite pet shop or pet groomer

Eltham Palace Gardens

Eltham Palace Gardens

Cultural attractions

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The south east London garden named one of UK’s best to visit this spring

This list invites you to discover the cream of the crop in Bexley's floral scene and is based on Google reviews

This list invites you to discover the cream of the crop in Bexley's floral scene and is based on Google reviews

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The best Bexley florists for a special gift this Valentine's Day

A sparrow on a bird feeder in Ruth Pavey's back garden in Holloway

A sparrow on a bird feeder in Ruth Pavey's back garden in Holloway

Don't forget to feed the birds this winter

Volunteers who have worked hard to invite the public into a nature reserve in Green Lanes have won a conservation hero award. Image: Friends of Railway Fields

Volunteers who have worked hard to invite the public into a nature reserve in Green Lanes have won a conservation hero award. Image: Friends of Railway Fields

Volunteers who care for a North London tree haven win conservation hero award

A CGI of the new adventure golf course proposed at Ruxley Manor garden centre.

A CGI of the new adventure golf course proposed at Ruxley Manor garden centre.

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Plans to build new adventure golf course and adult zipline in Sidcup garden centre

Sarah Franco is manager of The Real Flower Company shop in Swain's Lane, Highgate

Sarah Franco is manager of The Real Flower Company shop in Swain's Lane, Highgate

Autumn blooms and winter crafts at The Real Flower Company

Gary Sycamore has grown Indian corn on his Shepherd's Hill allotment and sells his fruit and veg at Ally Pally farmers' market to raise funds for a Highgate gardening charity.

Gary Sycamore has grown Indian corn on his Shepherd's Hill allotment and sells his fruit and veg at Ally Pally farmers' market to raise funds for a Highgate gardening charity.

It's harder than you think to grown corn in North London

Steve Hooper with his prize-winning bonsai Plymouth pear. Picture credit: Ruth Pavey

Steve Hooper with his prize-winning bonsai Plymouth pear. Picture credit: Ruth Pavey

Prize pumpkins and bonsai pear trees at Highgate autumn show

Modelled on a scheme in New York, Camden Highline is set to transform a disused railway line between Camden Road and King's Cross into an elevated walkway and 'garden in the sky'. Image: Hayes Davidson JCFO vPPR

Modelled on a scheme in New York, Camden Highline is set to transform a disused railway line between Camden Road and King's Cross into an elevated walkway and 'garden in the sky'. Image: Hayes Davidson JCFO vPPR

King's Cross Station

Tracking down the lost track to be transformed into 'a garden in the sky'

Ripon Ray was left stunned after bananas started growing in his garden

Ripon Ray was left stunned after bananas started growing in his garden

Hackney man stunned as bananas start growing in his garden

Community gardening projects like the one at Annette Road Orchard in Highbury rely on volunteers like neighbours Nicki Smith and Julie Hudson

Community gardening projects like the one at Annette Road Orchard in Highbury rely on volunteers like neighbours Nicki Smith and Julie Hudson

Why volunteering at a community garden can boost your wellbeing

Named after the acclaimed confectioner the Eveline Wild rose bush is one of five scented roses recommended to grow at home.

Named after the acclaimed confectioner the Eveline Wild rose bush is one of five scented roses recommended to grow at home.

The Real Flower Company: Five scented roses to grow at home

Pets need to be buried three feet deep within light soil

Pets need to be buried three feet deep within light soil

The surprising pet garden law that could see Brits hit with a £5k fine

Have you got a problem with cats invading your garden and causing a lot of mess?

Have you got a problem with cats invading your garden and causing a lot of mess?

Cats ruining your garden? How to stop them pooing on plants with this 74p hack

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

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Warning over deadly plant fatal to pets and humans found in gardens

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

The Alexandra Palace allotments are open on July 2 under the National Garden Scheme.

The Alexandra Palace allotments are open on July 2 under the National Garden Scheme.

You can now visit the allotments with the best view in London

Highgate Allotment plot holders will undergo an inspection to check they are cultivating their plots.

Highgate Allotment plot holders will undergo an inspection to check they are cultivating their plots.

Weeds and wildlife: Inspections at Highgate Allotments send gardeners into a flurry

Imelda Staunton, Joanna David, designer Charlie Hawkes, Jim Carter, Jim Broadbent and National Brain Appeal chief exec Theresa Dauncey at The Chelsea Flower Show.

Imelda Staunton, Joanna David, designer Charlie Hawkes, Jim Carter, Jim Broadbent and National Brain Appeal chief exec Theresa Dauncey at The Chelsea Flower Show.

Cultural attractions

North London celebrities visit Brain Appeal's gold winning Chelsea Garden

Children's art workshop at Becontree Estate

Children's art workshop at Becontree Estate

Barking and Dagenham Council

Children’s art used for social therapy at community garden

Susan Bennett and Earl Hyde held their garden owners' party in Muswell Hill handing out posters and for the National Garden Scheme

Susan Bennett and Earl Hyde held their garden owners' party in Muswell Hill handing out posters and for the National Garden Scheme

Spring has sprung so look head to flower shows and garden openings

Sara Jolly on her Highgate allotment.

Sara Jolly on her Highgate allotment.

Gardening: Snowdrops and crocuses out in force at Highgate allotments

Petersham Nurseries' School of Gardening Inspiration is all about working with British-grown botanical beauty

Petersham Nurseries' School of Gardening Inspiration is all about working with British-grown botanical beauty

Create Something Beautiful At Petersham Nurseries School of Garden Inspiration

A generic B&Q picture as the Enfield store will be moving to the former Toys R Us

A generic B&Q picture as the Enfield store will be moving to the former Toys R Us

B&Q set to move location just before Christmas

Singer Kyla La Grange and partner Dave Pearce have been nominated for BBC Gardener's World magazine's People's Choice award

Singer Kyla La Grange and partner Dave Pearce have been nominated for BBC Gardener's World magazine's People's Choice award

Popstar Kyla La Grange swaps music for gardening with award nomination

A generic B&Q picture as a new convenience store is opening up in Harrow

A generic B&Q picture as a new convenience store is opening up in Harrow

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Opening date confirmed for new Harrow B&Q

YouGarden tips to keep your house plants alive and thriving (Canva)

YouGarden tips to keep your house plants alive and thriving (Canva)

YouGarden tips to keep your house plants alive and thriving

What's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, September 15 (PA/Canva)

What's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, September 15 (PA/Canva)

What's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, September 15

Loughton Town Council’s Horticultural Show winning family. Picture: Loughton Town Council

Loughton Town Council’s Horticultural Show winning family. Picture: Loughton Town Council

Loughton Town Council’s Horticultural Show a success

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

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See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

Spots in your kitchen we should be cleaning more often. Credit: Canva

Spots in your kitchen we should be cleaning more often. Credit: Canva

Homes and interiors

How often you should be cleaning these kitchen spots and it will shock you

Wildlife gardening could add up to £27k to your house value - here's how to achieve it. Picture: Sean McMenemy

Wildlife gardening could add up to £27k to your house value - here's how to achieve it. Picture: Sean McMenemy

Garden trend that could add up to £27k to your house value - how to achieve it

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday July 7

New giant waterlily's on display at Kew Gardens (PA)

New giant waterlily's on display at Kew Gardens (PA)

New giant waterlily and ‘botanical wonder of the world’ discovered in Kew

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa

A horticulture school has opened in Lewisham by Kew Garden's trained horticulturalist (photo: London School of Horticulture)

A horticulture school has opened in Lewisham by Kew Garden's trained horticulturalist (photo: London School of Horticulture)

Horticulture school opens in Lewisham after millions started gardening in pandemic

Inflatable Hot Tub & Accessories. Credit: Aldi

Inflatable Hot Tub & Accessories. Credit: Aldi

Aldi brings back its best-selling Hot Tub and accessories in time for summer

Gather round the firepit with Aldi’s Love Island inspired garden accessory (PA/ITV/Aldi)

Gather round the firepit with Aldi’s Love Island inspired garden accessory (PA/ITV/Aldi)

Gather round the firepit with Aldi’s Love Island inspired garden accessory

Shop Aldi’s popular garden furniture range all on sale in time for this week’s heatwave (Aldi/PA)

Shop Aldi’s popular garden furniture range all on sale in time for this week’s heatwave (Aldi/PA)

Shop Aldi’s popular garden furniture range all on sale in time for this week’s heatwave

Cool off this summer by getting a pool for your garden. Picture: PA/Canva (inset: Wayfair/The Works/ManoMano)

Cool off this summer by getting a pool for your garden. Picture: PA/Canva (inset: Wayfair/The Works/ManoMano)

Make a splash with a new pool for your garden in time for the summer sunshine

Aldi’s large egg chair is back for the first time this year – but you’ll have to be quick (Aldi/PA)

Aldi’s large egg chair is back for the first time this year – but you’ll have to be quick (Aldi/PA)

Aldi’s large egg chair is back for the first time this year – but you’ll have to be quick

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 9 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 9 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 9

Summer toy bundle. Credit: PoundToy

Summer toy bundle. Credit: PoundToy

PoundToy releases a bundle perfect for keeping the kids outdoors this summer

Create your own DIY firepit or buy one instead - just in time for Love Island. Picture: ManoMano

Create your own DIY firepit or buy one instead - just in time for Love Island. Picture: ManoMano

Want a Love Island-style firepit in your garden? Here's how to build your own

Love Island villa pictures ( ITV/PA) Fire pit ( Wayfair) Grey Rattan Corner Sofa & Cover( Aldi)

Love Island villa pictures ( ITV/PA) Fire pit ( Wayfair) Grey Rattan Corner Sofa & Cover( Aldi)

Recreate the Love Island villa in your home and garden as ITV show returns

Bromley named as the most affordable place in London to own a garden

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