Potpourri Magazine

If you love gardening, our magazine will inspire you. It's a real magazine, not just a newsletter, and it's packed full of interesting articles written by professional gardening journalists. It's totally free and arrives once a month by email. Here is a selection of recent articles.

Technology in the garden - dipping tanks

Technology in the garden - dipping tanks
Collecting rainwater has become a priority for gardeners looking for sustainable ways to grow.  But while most water butts aren’t particularly attractive and tend to be hidden away behind a...
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Technology in the garden - pressure washers

Technology in the garden - pressure washers
It’s at this time of year that our patios tend to look dirty and green from the inevitable moss, dirt and algae that builds up over the cold wet weather. ...
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Technology in the garden - Shoot Garden Design

Technology in the garden - Shoot Garden Design
If you’ve been looking to improve the design of your own or a client’s garden, or simply redesign the planting in a border, gardening website, Shoot, could help save time...
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Technology in the garden - grow lights for indoor plants

Technology in the garden - grow lights for indoor plants
As the light level drops, artificial lighting can be a good way of supplementing the amount of light plants get and can also be used to grow plants in darker...
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Technology in the garden - plant protection jackets

Technology in the garden - plant protection jackets
As the temperatures drop, tender plants such as citrus trees and bananas ideally need to be brought inside.  But hardy outdoor plants may also need some protection from frosts, and...
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Technology in the garden - the Gripple system

Technology in the garden - the Gripple system
The Gripple Plant Support System is a simple and strong system that creates highly tensioned wires to create a trellis on a fence or wall to support climbers like jasmine...
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Technology in the garden - lawn aerators

Technology in the garden - lawn aerators
If your lawn has seen a lot of activity over the summer months, it may have become compacted and need aerating.  This involves making holes in it to allow oxygen...
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Technology in the garden - self-watering pots

Technology in the garden - self-watering pots
Containers need a lot more watering than planted borders and can be a problem if you go away a lot or are busy.  Self-watering planters can be an excellent solution...
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Technology in the garden - sails for cooling shade

Technology in the garden - sails for cooling shade
Sails make a great alternative to umbrellas, creating a cool retreat in hotter weather without an intrusive pole.  They also have a graceful, contemporary feel. Most will stand up well...
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Technology in the garden - solar water features

Technology in the garden - solar water features
A bubbling water feature glistening in the sun on a hot summer’s day adds a cooling and calming dimension to a garden.  And with technological advancements, these can now be...
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Technology in the garden - outdoor TVs

Technology in the garden - outdoor TVs
If you’ve ever fancied dragging your TV outdoors to watch a bit of sport or a film on a warm summer’s evening surrounding by the scents and sounds of nature,...
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Technology in the garden - Hortiwool

Technology in the garden - Hortiwool
Hortiwool’s fleece pads, made from 100% wool, have been used for sustainable packing for food insulation for many years, providing an eco-alternative to polystyrene.  But the natural fibres of this...
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Technology in the garden - the latest tomato feed

Technology in the garden - the latest tomato feed
With the recent shortages of tomatoes in the supermarket, there’s even more reason to grow your own this season.  The important thing with tomatoes is to get them growing and...
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Technology in the garden - polytunnels

Technology in the garden - polytunnels
If you want to extend your fruit and vegetable growing season, or protect more tender plants from harsh winter weather, a polytunnel is a cheaper alternative to a greenhouse. A...
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Technology in the garden - digital plant moisture meters

Technology in the garden - digital plant moisture meters
We’re all keen not to use unnecessary water and a soil moisture meter helps you monitor the hydration levels of your soil in order to give your plants optimum growing...
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Technology in the garden - leaf blowers

Technology in the garden - leaf blowers
Clearing leaves can be time-consuming.  While a rake may be enough to do the job in smaller spaces, a leaf blower can save you time in larger gardens, especially those...
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Technology in the garden - apple press

Technology in the garden - apple press
There is nothing more delicious than freshly-pressed apple juice.  You may be lucky enough to have a friend with a press or a shared community one – these can also...
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Technology in the garden - outdoor fireplaces

Technology in the garden - outdoor fireplaces
We’re increasingly using our gardens as an extra room and with chilly autumn nights upon us, installing an outdoor fireplace can really extend the season for sitting out in the...
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Technology in the garden - pizza ovens

Technology in the garden - pizza ovens
Sales of pizza ovens has soared.  They make crisp restaurant-quality pizza and are ideal for family meals, where everyone can get involved in the prep.  Home pizza ovens also make...
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Technology in the garden - cordless hedge trimmers

Technology in the garden - cordless hedge trimmers
If your hedges need a trim, cordless hedge trimmers are a great investment and avoid balancing dangerously on top of a ladder with a pair of shears in hand. A...
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Technology in the garden - Turning composter

Technology in the garden - Turning composter
There are so many benefits of composting such as improving your carbon footprint by recycling your kitchen and garden waste and producing your own compost to enrich your soil and...
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