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Introducing Janet Manning
Janet Manning knows a thing or two about plants and water, having built her career as a scientist in horticulture, the water industry and government. From 2018-2021 she was the UK’s first garden water...
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Think of your soil as a reservoir
Janet Manning shares her tips for watering pots, gardens and allotments, efficiently and sustainably. Efficient watering not only conserves water – it also promotes healthy growth and more resilient...
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Four gardening tips for autumn
As the autumn brings cooler, wetter weather, now’s the time to ensure your garden is making the most of every drop throughout the winter and into next year. Janet Manning, horticultural scientist,...
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Four gardening tips for winter
Though it may be raining or frosty outside, winter is the best time to prepare the garden for next summer and reduce the impact of any dry spells. Horticultural scientist Janet Manning shares these...
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Winter gardening to save summer watering
Planning ahead in winter can save watering in the summer, and help you grow better plants. Horticultural scientist Janet Manning shares her insights to help make your garden more resilient to extreme...
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Go peat free for more sustainable gardening
Spring is here and for gardeners that means planning, sowing and planting. But if you’re thinking of buying bagged compost then you’ll want to know about peat free compost. Janet Manning, a...
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Four gardening tips for hot weather
Using water wisely to keep plants healthy is even more important in hot weather. Neither you nor your plants want to have to work hard in the heat. Janet Manning, a horticultural scientist, shares 4...
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Make an olla
Here’s a simple and ingenious way to save on watering, which has stood the test of time and enables plants to take the water they need. A terracotta olla (spanish for pot) is an ancient way of storing...
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Make your own great compost
Compost helps keep soil and roots healthy and needing less watering. It helps soil retain moisture and used as mulch shades and cools plants’ roots, as well as helping the rain get in. Janet Manning,...
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Keep plants cool without wasting water
As the weather heats up, gardeners will be reaching for watering cans or hoses. But as horticultural scientist Janet Manning explains, you can help your plants by encouraging their natural ability to...
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