WINTER ROSES

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WINTER ROSES Late autumn is the time when hellebores push out new growth, such as this Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose), with fat buds emerging from the soil near the base of the plant. Feed well with sheep manure and compost and this shade-loving beauty will reward you by flowering through to late spring.

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Constant gardener Mary LovellSmith’s tips for May.

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House mates Mary ’s guide to choosing the best indoor plants for you.