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Snowdrops keep lifting up their heads

February 26th, 2010

The hardy snowdrop is the only flower to have given us a cheery bit of colour throughout the winter.

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‘Spectacular spring’ to follow the big freeze

February 17th, 2010

Britain is set for a ’spectacular’ spring this year as daffodils, crocuses and hyacinth burst into bloom simultaniously after the cold winter, gardeners have predicted.

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Snowdrops bloom late due to Big Freeze

January 19th, 2010

The recent unseasonably cold weather has delayed the traditional January snowdrop display with the winter flowers only just beginning to blossom, according to gardening experts.

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New Year: the ideal time for growing things underground

January 5th, 2010

In Lifeclass this week, Lesley Garner describes a fresh approach to combatting the New Year blues.

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First daffodils bloom despite icy weather

January 4th, 2010

Britain might be shivering in the grip of one of the coldest winters for 25-years, but it has not stopped the first daffodils blooming

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This Winter Attract Birds to Your Yard

December 3rd, 2009

A lot of  bird varieties don’t migrate, and of the migratory birds, many don’t migrate for the winter when food sources are plentiful and seem reliable. Wintering birds need plenty seeds and berries to see them through winter’s chill. They also need water and shelter.
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