Gardening

Julia Waller and Emily De'Ath

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Popular York garden centre to stage 'first' Christmas event

Mark Pearson and Rhiannon Curran

Mark Pearson and Rhiannon Curran

Gardening 'in Bloom' winners honoured at new Selby housing scheme

Abbi presents her display

Abbi presents her display

York plant shop celebrated with special win at top flower show

By planting these five bulbs and doing all the hard work now, you will reap the benefits in Spring.

By planting these five bulbs and doing all the hard work now, you will reap the benefits in Spring.

Calling all gardeners! 5 bulbs that need to be planted now to get Spring flowers

By planting these five bulbs and doing all the hard work now, you will reap the benefits in Spring.

By planting these five bulbs and doing all the hard work now, you will reap the benefits in Spring.

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Calling all gardeners! 5 bulbs that need to be planted now to get Spring flowers

Pick and Preserve outside Newby Hall

Pick and Preserve outside Newby Hall

Top gardening show returns to North Yorkshire from today

Alliums on the Main Borders. In the background visitors attend the RHS Harlow Carr Flower Show 2016.

Alliums on the Main Borders. In the background visitors attend the RHS Harlow Carr Flower Show 2016.

'Ultimate autumn day out' promised at gardening and food festival

The new Mediterranean Garden at Beningbrough. Photo: National Trust

The new Mediterranean Garden at Beningbrough. Photo: National Trust

First look: 9 stunning photos of new Mediterranean Garden at York attraction

There are plants blooming all over RHS Harlow Carr

There are plants blooming all over RHS Harlow Carr

'Paradise on earth' - North Yorkshire garden among Britain's most beautiful

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away

Some of the many classifications judged this year

Some of the many classifications judged this year

Summer show for York society with roots in 18th century

See which 6 low-maintenance plants are some of the best.

See which 6 low-maintenance plants are some of the best.

Need garden improvements? 6 low-maintenance plants that require minimal care

Find out how you can make weed killer at home

Find out how you can make weed killer at home

I tried this 80p homemade weed killer safe for pets but did it get rid for good?

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

Have you ever come across Japanese knotweed in your home in York? How it can cause damage

Have you ever come across Japanese knotweed in your home in York? How it can cause damage

See the Japanese knotweed heatmap showing North Yorkshire hotspots

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

Are you already preparing for hosepipe bans in the UK this summer?

Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer

Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington

Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington

'Cascade of colour and beauty' on its way to East Riding of Yorkshire town

Are there any garden centres in North Yorkshire that you would recommend visiting?

Are there any garden centres in North Yorkshire that you would recommend visiting?

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7 of the best garden centres in North Yorkshire to visit this spring and summer

How you can beat the symptoms of hay fever this spring and summer by allergy proofing your garden

How you can beat the symptoms of hay fever this spring and summer by allergy proofing your garden

Top tips on how to allergy proof your garden ahead of hay fever season

Cleaning the garden shed and maintaining the patio are among the tasks you should be doing to prepare your garden for spring.

Cleaning the garden shed and maintaining the patio are among the tasks you should be doing to prepare your garden for spring.

6 garden jobs you need to start now to be ready for spring

Jack Stocks, the King's senior garden, has worked in the Royal gardens at Highgrove for more than 20 years.

Jack Stocks, the King's senior garden, has worked in the Royal gardens at Highgrove for more than 20 years.

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King Charles's gardener shares how to get your garden ready for Spring

Frost can be very damaging to plants and grass

Frost can be very damaging to plants and grass

How to beat the chill and protect your garden from frost like the experts

Condensation and moisture on windows and walls are not only unsightly, it encourages the growth of mould that can be more serious for health

Condensation and moisture on windows and walls are not only unsightly, it encourages the growth of mould that can be more serious for health

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This Morning star reveals the £7.50 hack that can stop mould forming in your home

A spectacular floral display at Harlow Car and, left top to bottom, a 'Chatter of Teacups' and 'A Gulp of Swallows'

A spectacular floral display at Harlow Car and, left top to bottom, a 'Chatter of Teacups' and 'A Gulp of Swallows'

Cultural attractions

Harlow Carr Gardens to host a 'menagerie of mosaics'

The society said York once saw a 'Chrysanthemum era'

The society said York once saw a 'Chrysanthemum era'

York society with history going back to 18th century to hold October show

The railway was originally intended to move plants and compost around the site

The railway was originally intended to move plants and compost around the site

Heritage open day in Poppleton tomorrow

Marylen Parker pictured with the giant 10ft trowel at Breezy Knees gardens near York

Marylen Parker pictured with the giant 10ft trowel at Breezy Knees gardens near York

Stunning gardens near York go BIG with latest venture

A previous show by The Ancient Society of York Florists

A previous show by The Ancient Society of York Florists

York society with more than 250 years of history to host autumn show

Paula Smith and Rachael Maskell at the first city-wide York allotments awards

Paula Smith and Rachael Maskell at the first city-wide York allotments awards

Clubs and societies

York gardeners take centre stage at first city-wide awards

A police officer with (clockwise from top) pyracanthus, berberis and ribes plants

A police officer with (clockwise from top) pyracanthus, berberis and ribes plants

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Police urge York and North Yorkshire gardeners to plant thorny bushes and shrubs

Workers at the refuse tip next to the garden

Workers at the refuse tip next to the garden

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An unexpected treat for visitors to a York refuse tip…

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

The community orchard in Holgate

The community orchard in Holgate

Community orchard created in popular York suburb

Helping animals get access to water can boost their survival chances in dry weather

Helping animals get access to water can boost their survival chances in dry weather

Every household recommended to leave out one item in their garden this summer

From buying a water butt to keeping on top of weeds, here are 5 affordable ways to prepare for a hosepipe ban in the UK

From buying a water butt to keeping on top of weeds, here are 5 affordable ways to prepare for a hosepipe ban in the UK

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How you can prepare for a hosepipe ban in summer by following these 5 cheap tips

Elizabeth Carter at work - Bolton Castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles in the country. Gareth Buddo

Elizabeth Carter at work - Bolton Castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles in the country. Gareth Buddo

Revealed: Hidden secrets of the herb garden at Yorkshire landmark

Enjoying a day out at Helmsley Walled Garden

Enjoying a day out at Helmsley Walled Garden

Popular visitor attraction launches Community Days for all the family to enjoy

Rupert North wears a majestic robe created using an array of flowers and leaves, that will form the centrepiece of the Harrogate Spring Flower Show, which this year celebrates the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: PA

Rupert North wears a majestic robe created using an array of flowers and leaves, that will form the centrepiece of the Harrogate Spring Flower Show, which this year celebrates the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: PA

PICTURES: Top North Yorkshire flower show gets underway - with royal theme

Tulip Festival at Burnby Hall Gardens

Tulip Festival at Burnby Hall Gardens

Cultural attractions

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Popular flower festival returns to Pocklington next week

Experts reveal how to grow your own fruit tree and save money on your shopping bill (Canva)

Experts reveal how to grow your own fruit tree and save money on your shopping bill (Canva)

Experts reveal tips for growing your own fruit and how to save money on your shopping

Do you recognise these tools?

Do you recognise these tools?

Police in York appeal to find owner of suspected stolen tools

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

How to grow Japanese Acer trees

How to grow Japanese Acer trees

How to grow Japanese Acer trees

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 to feed garden birds - top tips for our feathered friends (Canva)

What to feed garden birds - top tips for our feathered friends (Canva)

What to feed garden birds - top tips for our feathered friends

How to plant and grow your own garden roses with these top tips (Canva)

How to plant and grow your own garden roses with these top tips (Canva)

How to plant and grow your own garden roses with these top tips

This York village school is getting a new allotment

Tips to create the perfect hedge in your garden (Canva)

Tips to create the perfect hedge in your garden (Canva)

Tips to create the perfect hedge in your garden

Giant veg at the Autumn Harrogate Flower Show

Giant veg at the Autumn Harrogate Flower Show

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Giant veg goes on show in North Yorkshire

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is based around a classic fairytale theme

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is based around a classic fairytale theme

Popular autumn flower show to get underway - with fairytale theme

How to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover as we wave goodbye to summer (Canva)

How to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover as we wave goodbye to summer (Canva)

How to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover as we wave goodbye to summer

How and when to plant your spring bulbs- It’s sooner than you might think (Canva)

How and when to plant your spring bulbs- It’s sooner than you might think (Canva)

How and when to plant your spring bulbs- It’s sooner than you might think

These shrubs will bring your borders to life – see how and when to plant them (Canva)

These shrubs will bring your borders to life – see how and when to plant them (Canva)

These shrubs will bring your borders to life – see how and when to plant them

Why should you use feeds and fertilisers in your garden and what type do you need? (Canva)

Why should you use feeds and fertilisers in your garden and what type do you need? (Canva)

Why should you use feeds and fertilisers in your garden and what type do you need?