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Why the Victorians loved hyacinth bulbs – and why you should, too

by Tom Atwell January 1, 2017April 26, 2018

Here are instructions to force the bulbs in winter.

by Tom Atwell January 1, 2017January 3, 2017

Just because you have always gardened the same way, doesn’t mean you must always garden the same way.

We’re always hoping Source is useful to readers, but reporting and writing for it proves useful for us as well.

Winter is the time to take a gardening class.

From a cold frame to a plant a month, here are suggestions from someone who knows their value.

by Tom Atwell December 4, 2016December 2, 2016

Plants can prevent erosion, offer animal habitat and much more.

And for many seasons after.

Give sustainable, more meaningful gifts this holiday that also happen to be more in line with your personal ethos.

The blooms are yellow, pink, orange, red or white.

From Shakespeare’s gardens to a how-to gardening handbook for the homebrewer, they run the gamut.