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This month in the garden Seasonal UK gardening guides for sowing, planting, timing and the jobs worth doing now. Explore seasonal guides Chicken coop decisions Honest guides to help you choose, build or upgrade a chicken coop without wasting money. Compare coop options Growing under cover Greenhouse, propagation and seed-starting guides for stronger plants and fewer setbacks. Improve seed starting

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  • When to Take Seedlings Off a Heated Propagator or Heat Mat
    Gardening Tips, Spring

    When to Take Seedlings Off a Heated Propagator or Heat Mat

    A practical UK guide to knowing when bottom heat has done its job, how to handle uneven germination, and what to do next so seedlings grow on strongly.

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  • Should You Build a DIY Chicken Coop in the UK or Buy One Instead?
    Chicken care

    Should You Build a DIY Chicken Coop in the UK or Buy One Instead?

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  • Nestera vs Cheap Wooden Chicken Coop: Which Is Actually Worth It in the UK?
    Chicken care

    Nestera vs Cheap Wooden Chicken Coop: Which Is Actually Worth It in the UK?

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  • When to Cut Down Green Manure in the UK , and What to Do Next
    Gardening Tips, Spring

    When to Cut Down Green Manure in the UK , and What to Do Next

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  • How to Harden Off Seedlings in the UK: A 7 Day Plan
    Gardening Tips, Spring

    How to Harden Off Seedlings in the UK: A 7 Day Plan

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Poultry

  • Should You Build a DIY Chicken Coop in the UK or Buy One Instead?
    Chicken care

    Should You Build a DIY Chicken Coop in the UK or Buy One Instead?

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  • Nestera vs Cheap Wooden Chicken Coop: Which Is Actually Worth It in the UK?
    Chicken care

    Nestera vs Cheap Wooden Chicken Coop: Which Is Actually Worth It in the UK?

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  • Spring Hen Health Check (UK): 10-Minute Inspection Checklist
    Chicken care

    Spring Hen Health Check (UK): 10-Minute Inspection Checklist

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  • Red Mites in Chickens: How to Spot, Treat & Prevent Them (UK Guide)
    Chicken care

    Red Mites in Chickens: How to Spot, Treat & Prevent Them (UK Guide)

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Gardening

  • When to Take Seedlings Off a Heated Propagator or Heat Mat
    Gardening Tips, Spring

    When to Take Seedlings Off a Heated Propagator or Heat Mat

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  • When to Cut Down Green Manure in the UK , and What to Do Next
    Gardening Tips, Spring

    When to Cut Down Green Manure in the UK , and What to Do Next

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  • How to Harden Off Seedlings in the UK: A 7 Day Plan
    Gardening Tips, Spring

    How to Harden Off Seedlings in the UK: A 7 Day Plan

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  • How to Chit Potatoes in the UK: Timing, Light Levels, and the Mistake That Causes Weak Sprouts
    Gardening Tips, Winter Garden

    How to Chit Potatoes in the UK: Timing, Light Levels, and the Mistake That Causes Weak Sprouts

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