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Pickle that can bring peace at Christmas | Brief letters
Pickled veg | Super Saturday magazine | ‘Mansplaining’ in Norwegian One of the joys of being a part-time gardener, who can’t be bothered to religiously water every day, is concocting pres...
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/sep/13/pickle-that-can-bring-peace-at-christmas
Gather round: how modern urbanites can safely forage wild plants and reduce their food foodprint
From dandelions in yards or mulberry trees on council strips, there are little edible miracles everywhere for those with the eyes to see them Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable ...
Absolutely wasted: the inner-city garden using food scraps to create top grade soil
An urban compost project has fostered an ingenious way to turn all kinds of waste food into fertiliser ‘Let’s start in the front garden!” With the delirious energy of a zany scientist sh...
10 of the best gardens to visit around the UK
From hidden idylls to vast country estates, here is our pick of glorious gardens to delight and soothe your soul NORTHIAM, RYE, EAST SUSSEX Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/sep/08/10-of-the-best-gardens-to-visit-around-the-uk
‘It all felt new and exciting’: Observer Magazine writers share their memories
From interviews with Dusty Springfield and Agatha Christie to Jane Bown’s astounding pictures and, of course, Nigel Slater’s recipes… Some of our most loved writers, photographers, columnis...
The tail end of summer brings tales of harvest
Many of our flowers and other plants have thrived this year, though others did less well So, here we are. No denying it now. A week on from the start of meteorological autumn. Daylight is short...
‘For a short few weeks you realise the desert is truly alive’: Guardian Australia readers’ favourite wildflower spots
From desert blooms to city parks, readers share their favourite places for native seasonal flora around the country Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email While a few Guardian Australia r...
Amsterdammers left bemused at plan to tackle flowerpot ‘jungle’
Authorities in Dutch capital launch ‘Operation plant pot’, saying excessive pot placement threatens accessibility Residents have reacted with bemusement at plans by authorities in Amsterdam...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/06/amsterdam-plan-to-tackle-flowerpot-jungle
Houseplant of the week: penwiper plant
This low-maintenance, vibrant succulent adds colour and texture to an indoor garden WHY WILL I LOVE IT? This low-maintenance succulent will win you over with its unique and striking foliage. ...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/06/houseplant-of-the-week-penwiper-plant
Preserve, pickle, freeze, ferment: how to capture your garden’s summer harvest
From making jam to fermenting tomatoes, there’s a wealth of easy ways to store the sunshine flavours of your fruit and veg for the darker days to come The days are getting shorter, the last f...
National Trust reveals rise in visitor numbers but drop in members
More people choose to pay on the day but trust properties received 25.3m visits in 2023-24 The National Trust said its visitor numbers jumped by 5% in the last year with people still prepared t...
There’s time to savour the long summer at a family gathering
Birthday cake and generations come together as the seasons begin to change Back at the summerhouse for Henri’s brother’s birthday. Generations of Londoners celebrating their best-loved Dani...
Houseplant of the week: tassel fern
Don’t let the name fool you, this isn’t actually a fern – but it is an unusual and easy-to-keep addition to any kitchen or bathroom WHY WILL I LOVE IT? The tassel fern (huperzia goebelli...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/aug/30/houseplant-of-the-week-tassel-fern
Yes, it’s weird to talk tulips in summer – but early bulb planning will pay dividends come spring
There’s nothing cheerier than a tub of narcissi or tulips and now’s time to choose your colour scheme for next year The Instagram ads started a few weeks ago. After some confusion, (“Why ...
Let’s be like Paris and ban pesticides in cities, say UK campaigners
More than 150 councillors join 15,000 members of the public calling for urban areas to be free of the chemicals The UK should copy Paris and ban pesticides in urban areas, campaigners and local...
Houseplant of the week: braided money tree
This easy-care native of the Americas is revered in feng shui, with curiously twisted trunks that will get guests asking ‘does it grow like that?’ Why will I love it? The braided money tree...
Country diary: Yet another peril for our poor hedgehogs – glitter | Kate Bradbury
HOVE, EAST SUSSEX: The urban hog already has careless gardeners and curious dogs to contend with, and here the recent Pride festival has also left its mark In recent weeks, four hedgehogs have ...
Getting an allotment totally changed my summer – and radically altered my relationship with food | Diyora Shadijanova
I’ve relearned the meaning of seasonality – and how fragile the natural systems that sustain us really are A few months ago, when I received an email about an available allotment in my area...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/22/getting-allotment-taught-me-about-food
Is my rented garden an act of resistance to the precarity of my living situation? Possibly | Jaimee Frances Edwards
I know when I leave, no longer able to afford the increasing rent, it will be a record of my love, not for property or possession, but for tending and care The second time my landlord asked me ...
High summer on the plot and the flowers are relishing their moment in the sun
The allotments might be quiet with gardeners on holiday, but that isn’t stopping the flowers and homegrown veg from making the most of their golden time Quiet at the allotments with many gard...