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Growing up North: Prepping and pruning the winter garden
Looking out at the garden at this time of year is hardly an inspiring sight. But under the frost and brown dead stems are green shoots and a glimmer of hope for warmer days.
Read the full story..Growing up North: Pond Life and Digby Frogington
Last year I noticed we had a frog in the front garden. I would often see it at night while I was watering and would say ‘hello’ as it sat looking up at me.
Read the full story..Growing up North: Digging for Sanity
I don’t think I’ve ever been so grateful to have a garden. Since lockdown I’ve spent almost every day working outside.
Read the full story..Growing up North: The Bee Hotel a street built
In her Growing up North series for Northern Soul, our Gardening Correspondent Claire Fleetneedle looks at the unique challenges faced by gardeners up North and shares tips, ideas and horticultural happenings across the region.
Read the full story..“What’s a carnation unless it whiffs?” Gardener Christine Walkden talks about growing up north
I’ll not lie, Christine Walkden is my favourite TV gardener.
Read the full story..Growing Up North: a new series from our Gardening Correspondent
In a new series for Northern Soul, our Gardening Correspondent Claire Fleetneedle looks at the unique challenges faced by gardeners up North and shares tips, ideas and horticultural happenings across the region.
Read the full story..Film Review: Sorry We Missed You
Not many directors have spent their careers highlighting the need for social reform in the same way as Ken Loach.
Read the full story..“I’m just Kris the plumber from Salford.” Kris Hitchen, star of the new Ken Loach film, talks to Northern Soul
I first met Kris Hitchen when he fitted my shower.
Read the full story..Book Review – Embellish with Relish: Bring Your Store Cupboard to Life
Embellish with Relish, written by the co-founder of the Hawkshead Relish Company Marie Whitehead, is a treat.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Heavenly Hives at Manchester Cathedral
Since cultivating my bee garden, I’ve grown increasingly interested in the life cycle of bees. I’ve fancied doing a beekeeping course for ages so I was over the moon to be able to visit the hives at Manchester Cathedral.
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