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Gold Medals, Magazine Features, and the Chelsea Countdown: Navigating an Early Spring

It’s been a whirlwind start to 2026 here at the Kitchen Garden Plant Centre. Between the early spring sunshine waking...

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A lush, mature creeping thyme lawn in a UK garden showing full coverage after one year. The image demonstrates the results of dense planting using 9cm pots spaced at 15cm intervals to suppress weeds and create a white and purple-flowered carpet. Growing guides

The Complete UK Thyme Growing Guide: Lawns, Cooking & Care

Starvation and sun: that is the secret to thriving Thyme. From planting a drought-tolerant 'alternative lawn' to picking the perfect...

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The Sage Survival Guide: From Sunday Roasts to Garden Style Growing guides

The Sage Survival Guide: From Sunday Roasts to Garden Style

From Sunday roasts to bee-friendly borders, discover how to grow and style Sage. Expert tips on the best varieties, winter...

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Propagating by cuttings Growing guides

Propagating by cuttings

How to strike soft tip cuttings.

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Oregano, Marjoram a Versatile and Easy to Grow Herb Growing guides

Oregano, Marjoram a Versatile and Easy to Grow Herb

Little beats the versatility of oregano. As at home in the flower border as it is in the kitchen, this...

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Growing in Pots Growing guides

Growing in Pots

An easy way to make herbs look stunning and easy to harvest in your Kitchen Garden.

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Growing Thyme Growing guides

Growing Thyme

Thyme- A versatile herb for pots, border planting and great in the kitchen. Tips on how to grow.

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Kitchen Garden Guide to Rosemary Growing guides

Kitchen Garden Guide to Rosemary

Rosemary: Plant selection, health benefits and practical tips

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