Alex Mitchell

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Gardening

Gardening trends to look out for at Hampton Court Festival this week

The horticulturally starved should head to Hampton Court Festival from tomorrow, says Alex Mitchell.

7 Jul 2021
Gardening

Why 2019's the year to cut your flower miles with these hip blooms

Dahlias are the British autumn garden’s showgirl. Here's how to grow your own.

9 Aug 2019
Homes & Property

Five easy ways to keep your garden flowering in the hot summer months

Here's how to keep your garden looking its best during the hot weather — even if you only have a few minutes a day.
2 Aug 2019
Gardening

Five easy ways to keep your garden flowering in the hot summer months

Here's how to keep your garden looking its best during the hot weather — even if you only have a few minutes a day.

2 Aug 2019
Homes & Property

Meet the London chef growing salad and herbs on his restaurant's roof

You can grow a glorious container garden of herbs anywhere. Top chef Robin Gill has the recipe.
26 Jul 2019
Gardening

Meet the London chef growing salad and herbs on his restaurant's roof

You can grow a glorious container garden of herbs anywhere. Top chef Robin Gill has the recipe.

26 Jul 2019
Homes & Property

How to create a low-maintenance rose garden for small London spaces

A "rose meadow" is a brilliant new idea for small London gardens without the fuss of pruning or deadheading.
19 Jul 2019
Gardening

How to create a low-maintenance rose garden for small London spaces

A "rose meadow" is a brilliant new idea for small London gardens without the fuss of pruning or deadheading.

18 Jul 2019
Homes & Property

The best ideas for summer gardens from Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

From vibrant colours to energy-saving hot tubs, these are the takeaway trends from this year's Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
12 Jul 2019
Gardening

The best ideas for summer gardens from Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

From vibrant colours to energy-saving hot tubs, these are the takeaway trends from this year's Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.

11 Jul 2019
Homes & Property

The unmissable gardens and products at Hampton Court this year

Wild gardens, climate change planting and children's gardening among top things to catch at this year's Hampton Palace Garden Show.
4 Jul 2019
Gardening

The unmissable gardens and products at Hampton Court this year

Wild gardens, climate change planting and children's gardening among top things to catch at this year's Hampton Palace Garden Show.

3 Jul 2019
Homes & Property

How to create your own rainbow garden this summer

The good-value plants that pump out the blooms.
28 Jun 2019
Gardening

How to create your own rainbow garden this summer

The good-value plants that pump out the blooms.

27 Jun 2019
Homes & Property

Chemical slug pellets to be banned — here are alternatives that work

Chemical pellets are about to be banned but we have ways of waging war on slugs and snails that scoff your delphiniums.
14 Jun 2019
Gardening

Chemical slug pellets to be banned — here are alternatives that work

Chemical pellets are about to be banned but we have ways of waging war on slugs and snails that scoff your delphiniums.

14 Jun 2019
Homes & Property

The top garden trends, products and innovations at Chelsea 2019

We pick the plants, products and innovations that Londoners will love from this year’s show.
23 May 2019
Gardening

The top garden trends, products and innovations at Chelsea 2019

We pick the plants, products and innovations that Londoners will love from this year’s show.

22 May 2019
Homes & Property

A sneak preview inside The Great Pavilion at Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show is about to open to the crowds this week. We take a sneak peek at the best new plants on display inside the show's iconic Great Pavilion
20 May 2019
Gardening

A sneak preview inside The Great Pavilion at Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show is about to open to the crowds this week. We take a sneak peek at the best new plants on display inside the show's iconic Great Pavilion

20 May 2019
Homes & Property

Behind-the-scenes look at the medal contenders at Chelsea Flower Show

Alex Mitchell dons the hi-vis for a sneak preview as the Chelsea Flower Show prepares to open its gates.
20 May 2019