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Richard Orton

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Rudbeckias on the Rise - October in the Lewis Cottage Garden

Richard Orton reports on the rudbeckia and other plants providing autumnal colour in the Lewis Cottage garden and advises on some jobs to be doing in your own garden this month.
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Embracing Nature in your Garden - June in the Lewis Cottage Garden

On June 24th and 25th Lewis Cottage Garden, near Spreyton, will open its gates to visitors as part of the National Gardens Scheme.
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Forgotten Spaces   -    May in the Lewis Cottage Garden ‍

A look at the extraordinary array of wildflowers.
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Top Tips for Seed Propagation -  March in the Lewis Cottage Garden

Top tips to maximise your chances of successful germination.
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December in the Lewis Cottage Garden - The Trouble with Tulips

This month Richard Orton shares some advice for growing tulips successfully in our heavy Devon soil, his thoughts on whether or not to tidy your garden in winter and his delight at a spectacular display by his Ginkgo biloba tree. He also suggests a few final gardening jobs before the year comes to an end.
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October in the Lewis Cottage Garden - A Time for Reflection

Our gardens can provide solace at times of loss or crisis, including for King Charles who sought refuge in his garden at Highgrove during the gruelling events of recent weeks. Here, Richard Orton reflects on a visit to Highgrove and how this influenced the development of his own garden at Lewis Cottage. He also reports on what to enjoy and do in the autumn garden, as well as gardens to visit locally.
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September in the Lewis Cottage Garden - Patience is a Virtue

Richard Orton reports on their plans for the new area in Lewis Cottage Garden as well as jobs to be getting on with in your own garden this month.
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June in the Lewis Cottage Garden

Some plant choices at this time of the year and some jobs for this busy month