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Ken’s Weekly Tips – Jobs To Do In The Garden

by Ken C | Last Updated: 05/08/2021

The garden is a constant labour of love, and here’s my list of jobs for this week.

Ken Crowther is an award winning broadcaster, author and member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. He has been gardening for over 50 years and his knowledge and experience are drawn on to provide advice and information about garden design, plants for all seasons, gardening techniques and gardening tips. Gardening with Ken's broad appeal means he reaches a wide audience across the UK from amateur gardeners to top level horticulturists.

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