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I’m sure we all learnt a few gardening lessons during July's heatwave. Like don't trim evergreens back into hard wood at this time of year lest the cut ends dessicate before they have a chance to re-grow; don't splash water around with the sun out as leaves become easily scorched; certainly don’t put your houseplants out in direct sunlight lest their leaves get scorched. As for lawncare you can forget it for now although some scarifying to de-thatch might be useful. Let nature do the rest. Keep adding to your compost heap and giving a good soak now and again to encourage the rotting process. We look forward to your visit to our 76th Flower and Produce Show on Kew Green on Bank Holiday Saturday 27th August. Show us your blooms and veggies!

Despite recent hot, dry weather there is a lot of seasonal colour around:

Richard Ward