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Looking for a greatgardening book to read or gift this Christmas? Here’s my pick of the crop from this year’s harvest.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

There are a bazillion bigleaf hydrangeas out there. So when a new one comes out, it really needs to stand out from the crowd. Meet Eclipse® bigleaf hydrangea—a unique selection with dark purple leaves that hold their color throughout the gardening season. In summer the dramatic foliage is accompanied by striking cranberry blooms with white centers.

JEFF HERR

Robins can lose up to 10% of their body weight keeping warm over a single winter’s night. With reports that the La Nina weather system may bring harsh cold spells in winter 2022-23, added to the problem of disappearing food sources and habitats over the UK, robins – and other garden birds – could do with some support this season.

Wildlife gardening has many benefits. By growing plants, digging a pond and creating other habitats, such as log piles and compost heaps, we can provide homes for wildlife that would otherwise be homeless. There are around 30 million gardens in the UK. Potentially, if enough of us garden with wildlife in mind we can help slow down or even reverse declines of some species, like hedgehogs, right across the country.

This guide will give you a simple yet effective technique to cultivate a bountiful mint harvest in a small space like a windowsill!

December is all about indoor gardening. There is a plethora of holiday plants to choose from.

Christmas season hasn’t officially commenced until we’ve made at least one batch of cutout cookies. Many of these classic Christmas cookies make an appearance on our dessert platters every single year. 

The holiday season is right around the corner, with Thanksgiving marking the beginning of the festivities through to New Year’s celebrations. For some folks, this period also means prepping for one eventful week after Christmas: the week of Kwanzaa. 

Autumn at the garden of St Giles House

With striking, almost dark foliage, these Black Snake Plants stand out with their low maintenance needs and ability to easily thrive in various indoor conditions!