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Richard Orton
Gardening
Gardening Tips for April from Lewis Cottage Garden
Richard Orton of Lewis Cottage Garden lists some of the most important jobs to be getting on with this month and suggests some Devon gardens to visit to find inspiration.
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Beware the False Spring …. March in the Lewis Cottage Garden
As spring approaches and the weather warms up, Richard Orton of Lewis Cottage Garden warns us not to get carried away in the garden.
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Rudbeckias on the Rise - October in the Lewis Cottage Garden
Richard Orton reports on the rudbeckia and other plants providing autumnal colour in the Lewis Cottage garden and advises on some jobs to be doing in your own garden this month.
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Late Summer Showstoppers - September in the Lewis Cottage Garden
Richard Orton is feeling up beat as he reports on some unexpected successes in his garden.
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Embracing Nature in your Garden - June in the Lewis Cottage Garden
On June 24th and 25th Lewis Cottage Garden, near Spreyton, will open its gates to visitors as part of the National Gardens Scheme.
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Forgotten Spaces - May in the Lewis Cottage Garden
A look at the extraordinary array of wildflowers.
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Top Tips for Seed Propagation - March in the Lewis Cottage Garden
Top tips to maximise your chances of successful germination.
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December in the Lewis Cottage Garden - The Trouble with Tulips
This month Richard Orton shares some advice for growing tulips successfully in our heavy Devon soil, his thoughts on whether or not to tidy your garden in winter and his delight at a spectacular display by his Ginkgo biloba tree. He also suggests a few final gardening jobs before the year comes to an end.
About Author
Richard Orton
Richard and his two friends Michael and Penny Pell have opened their garden at Lewis Cottage for the National Garden Scheme over the past ten years and run a small online plant nursery there. Moving to Devon in 1992 from Hampshire, Richard divides his time between London and Devon and contributes a monthly gardening column to the Moorlander newspaper.
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