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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Planting Native Trees & Hedges for Wildlife Value

Planting Native Trees & Hedges for Wildlife Value Planting native trees and hedges is the single most powerful way to make your garden a haven for birds, pollinators, mammals, and…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Building Habitats with Log Piles, Bug Hotels & Leaf Heaps

Building Habitats with Log Piles, Bug Hotels & Leaf Heaps October is cleanup season in most gardens, but leaving some “mess” behind is one of the best ways to support…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Feeding Birds and Hedgehogs in October

Feeding Birds and Hedgehogs in October October is a pivotal month for garden wildlife. As natural food supplies dwindle and the weather chills, birds and hedgehogs rely more on what…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Preserving Chillies: Oils, Jams & Freezing

Preserving Chillies: Oils, Jams & Freezing Autumn brings the final, fiery flush of chillies from garden and greenhouse—but what do you do with handfuls or even buckets of hot peppers?…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Pickling Beets, Carrots and More: How-To Guide

Pickling Beets, Carrots and More: How-To Guide Pickling is the art (and science) of transforming late-season harvests into jars of crisp, tangy, flavor-packed gems. Whether you’re dealing with a bounty…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Apple and Pear Baking: Autumn Dessert Ideas

Apple and Pear Baking: Autumn Dessert Ideas Few treats capture autumn’s cozy spirit like the scent of apples and pears baking in the oven. From golden crumbles to rustic cakes…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Fermenting Cabbage & Root Vegetables: How to Make Sauerkraut, Kimchi, and More

Fermenting Cabbage & Root Vegetables: How to Make Sauerkraut, Kimchi, and More Fermenting is a time-honored way to turn cabbages, beets, carrots, and other roots into tangy, gut-healthy delights. Whether…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

🌿❄️🔥 Freezing & Drying Herbs for Year-Round Flavour

🌿❄️🔥 Freezing & Drying Herbs for Year-Round Flavour 🌱 Introduction: Enjoy Fresh Herb Flavour All Year Fresh herbs bring dishes to life — but they don’t last long, especially in…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Storing Root Crops in Sand and Boxes: The Classic Method for Crisp, Firm Roots All Winter

Storing Root Crops in Sand and Boxes: The Classic Method for Crisp, Firm Roots All Winter Nothing beats pulling out a carrot, parsnip, or beet that’s as crisp and juicy…[...]

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BY Gardening With Ben August 21, 2025

Making Chutney & Relishes from the October Glut

Making Chutney & Relishes from the October Glut October’s harvest baskets overflow with end-of-season apples, green tomatoes, onions, squash, and surplus beans. Instead of letting these treasures go to waste,…[...]

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