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Advice & Inspiration

At Dan Cooper Garden I want to put the best tools in one hand and the best knowledge in the other. Here you'll find useful guides explaining how to get the most enjoyment from your garden each month, alongside brand profiles, interviews with my garden heroes, seasonal projects and step-by-step guides.
My Chelsea Flower Show Survival Guide

My Chelsea Flower Show Survival Guide

Going to the Chelsea Flower Show and want to make the most of your day? My survival guide will tell you how to avoid the crowds, save money and guard against the infamous Chelsea cough.

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How To Sow A Wildflower Meadow

How To Sow A Wildflower Meadow

Do you dream of creating a wildflower meadow fizzing with colour, texture and the buzz of happy pollinators? Let me share where, when and how to sow the seeds of success.

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Dan Cooper's Garden at The Watch House in Kent

Your Garden In April

My handy guide to help you get the most from your garden between those pesky April showers.

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Simple Seed Sowing

Simple Seed Sowing

Starting from seed, you can fill your garden with flowers, fruit, and vegetables with minimal equipment and a modest outlay. If you're unsure how and when to begin, I've distilled all the basics into this guide.

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Six Reasons Why You Should Use Wool In Your Garden

Six Reasons Why You Should Use Wool In Your Garden

Warm, absorbent, and rich in nutrients, wool is the horticultural wonder ingredient rapidly finding its rightful place in our gardens and potting sheds. Here I share six reasons why we should all be using more wool.

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Your Garden In March

Your Garden In March

Although winter’s icy fingers cling to March, their grip weakens daily. It's time to complete pruning and tidying and move on to planting, feeding and sowing seeds. Read on to discover all the delights this pivotal month has to offer.

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How to Get the Most from Visiting a Plant Fair

How to Get the Most from Visiting a Plant Fair

Plant fairs aren't just for experienced gardeners and plant collectors; they warmly welcome everyone interested in gardening. If you've never been to one before, here are my top tips for getting the most from your experience. Believe me, you'll love it!

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Heritage Vegetables - What They Are And Why You Should Grow Them

Heritage Vegetables - What They Are And Why You Should Grow Them

You've probably seen heritage or heirloom vegetables on restaurant menus or offered at premium prices in supermarkets and greengrocers. Are they a flash in the saucepan, or a breakthrough in growing your own? Read on to find out.

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Your Garden In February

Your Garden In February

February gives with one hand and takes with the other. You'll experience tantalising glimpses of spring and some of the coldest days of the year. As the days get longer, here's what you can be doing outdoors.

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