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Like anything that’s worth doing, says Elly West, sowing seeds takes a little skill and patience but the rewards are... Read More
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Now is the best time to plant many trees and shrubs, says Elly West. Get them in the soil while... Read More
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A well-maintained garden is said to add between five and 20 per cent to a property’s value and it’s an... Read More
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A growing number of artists and artisans are opting for ‘shedworking’, setting up light, warm and airy studios conveniently sited... Read More
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Grab your waterproofs, sunnies and notepad and be inspired this spring: it’s Elly West’s rough guide to garden show visiting... Read More
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Find peace, exotic beauty, art installations and even disease-curing medicinal compounds all within this beautiful corner of the city… Words... Read More
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Aromatherapists have long extolled the benefits of different fragrances for improving mood and wellbeing says Elly West, so try to... Read More
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Elly West has plenty of tips for good garden design in a limited city space Most of my adult years... Read More
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Elly West firmly believes there’s a place for this divisive bloom in contemporary border schemes Usually associated with exuberant summer... Read More
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Any garden, large or small, can accommodate climbers: this month Elly West is all about that other dimension An established... Read More
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Elly West is a particular fan of the subtle yet promiscuous hellebore, signalling the onset of spring, in the early... Read More
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There’s a fascinating symbolic history to the world of flora, including that of the traditionally romantic rose, says Elly West... Read More