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How to be a gardener Part Two - The complete online guide

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Cottage garden

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Top ten plants

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Path basics

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Pathside planting

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Principles of cottage planting

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Cottage garden tips

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Summary

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Quiz

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Water garden

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No space garden

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Hot spot garden

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No time garden

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Natural garden

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Virtual Garden

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Cottage garden Explore the cottage garden from How to be a Gardener programme two and see how Alan created a little touch of mystery, journey and surprise.

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Video Clips

• Cottage garden history
• Marking out a path
• Making a path
• Planting tips
• Dividing up a hardy geranium

Useful Links

• Plants in depth
• (External) RHS Plant Finder
• Understand plant names
• Today in your garden