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Coneflowers such as rudbeckia and echinacea are brilliant pollinators, says Monty Don

British gardening expert Mont Don shares his advice for growing coneflowers. He says the plants are great for biodiversity as they are extremely attractive to insects and butterflies.




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Grape expectations: He may not yet have a vineyard on the Med, but MONTY DON can still grow grapes

Monty Don writes this week that avid gardeners can still grow grapes at home. One vine that he planted in his greenhouse has taken over after only three years - and has even produced fruit.




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They look divine and provide food for humans and birds alike - MONTY DON on Rosehips

Monty Don gives his verdict on Rosehips, saying they look divine and provide food for both humans and birds. He also names his plant of the week and describes this week's garden job.




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There's nothing MONTY DON loves more than filling a pot with bulbs

British gardening expert Monty Don has shared his advice for growing spring bulbs. He recommends investing in nice containers and bulb pans, suited to the mass of colour from each variety.




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No room to grow pumpkins? Monty Don has found an aternative that's been thriving in his garden 

British gardening expert Monty Don has shared his advice for growing squash. He advises those who have sandy or chalk soil, or live in an area of low rainfall to use alot of compost or manure.




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Fabulous ferns will thrive in your garden's dark and damp corners, says Monty Don

Tree ferns, which are easy to transfer because most of the roots are in the stem, are excellent plants to put in your garden's damp and dark places. Monty Don also said that they are easy to move.




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MONTY DON solves some thorny conundrums sent in by readers

British gardening expert Monty Don answers readers' pressing problems and discusses Britain's newest bee species you might spot buzzing around your flower beds.




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Let Monty show you how to choose, plant and care for a tree in YOUR garden 

British gardening expert Monty Don, shared advice for growing trees in gardens of any size. He suggests paying attention to the trees in your area to get ideas for what can thrive in your own garden.




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A gift from the garden: Nothing shouts Christmas like red cabbage, says Monty Don

British gardening expert Monty Don shares his advice for growing red cabbage. He said the vegetable is as much part of his Christmas as the lights on the tree.




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From giant cacti to tiny beauties, drought-loving succulents steal the show, says Monty Don

Monty Don shares his advice for thriving succulents. The British gardening expert recommends using a very gritty compost mix and ensuring that plants have dried out before watering.




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Monty Don has travelled the States in search of its greatest gardens for his new TV show

British gardening expert Monty Don revealed a number of the gardens he visited while filming his American Gardens series, which starts this Friday on BBC2.




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To the greenhouse! This is the time when a glasshouse comes into its own, says Monty Don

British gardening expert Monty Don (pictured) says January is the time for sowing seeds in the greenhouse.




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MONTY DON: Coppicing isn't just a great source of wood, it's also a godsend for birds and plants

British gardening expert Monty Don says Janaury is a great time for coppicing - and offers advice on the best way to care for lavender.




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Dogwood isn't just super easy to care for says Monty Don 

Monty Don shares his advice for thriving dogwood. The British gardening expert says the plant will grow almost anywhere but likes moist, rich soil in full sun best.




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Want healthy, productive fruit trees? Then you'd better start pruning now, says Monty Don 

Monty Don shares his advice for thriving fruit trees. The British gardening expert says now is a good time to prune apples, pears and quines to maximise productivity.




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Think outside the box, says Monty Don 

Monty Don has shared his advice for how to grow and protect a clipped box topiary in your garden. The British gardening expert also answered a series of questions from readers.




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Valentine's Day puts Monty Don in the mood for mulching

Monty Don shares his advice for mulching gardens over the next few weeks. British gardening expert reveals that a mulch should suppress weeds as well as retain ground moisture.




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Snowdrop heaven: They're blooming like crazy after the wet winter, says Monty Don

Monty Don shares his advice for snowdrops this spring. British gardening experts reveals pollution of the seeds rely on sunny, mild weather and insects.




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Violets and pansies have always been among Monty's favourites - and you can plant them now 

Monty Don shares his advice for growing violets and pansies in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert grows violets in Coppice.




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The mild winter has been a cracker for crocuses - Monty Don tells how you too can create a display 

Monty Don shares his advice for a dramatic display of crocuses. British gardening expert said those who are hoping to start from scratch should order their bulbs in the summer to plant in autumn




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Artists who found peace among the plants after the trauma of the First World War 

The Garden Museum is currently exhibiting a selection of pieces that celebrate the golden age of garden painting.




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Primula and proper! Monty Don reveals how to grow the plant by seed

British gardening expert Monty Don revealed that now is an excellent time to create more primulas for next year by lifting and dividing them. He said his plant of the week is Star Magnolia.




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Monty's woodwork: It's taken decades, but MONTY DON now has his very own woodland

The small trees Monty Don planted in his garden 27 years ago have now turned the area behind his house into woodland. Pictured, the British gardening expert in the woodland.




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Top of the poppies: Nothing says spring to Monty Don like his oriental poppies in full bloom

Monty Don shares his advice for growing poppies in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert says now is the perfect time to sow seeds.




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Bring the med home: It's been a dry month but these beauties are used to arid conditions 

Nigel Colborn shares his advice for adding a touch of Mediterranean to your garden. The British gardening expert says Mediterranean plants are almost entirely self-maintaining.




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Laboratory monkeys are infected with a lethal coronavirus in vaccine hunt

Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health tested an experimental antiviral drug, first created for Ebola, on 18 rhesus macaques.




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Oscar Pistorius told to keep his 'blood money' by parents of Reeva Steenkamp

Reeva Steenkamp's parents rejected £21,000 of 'blood money' from Oscar Pistorius after he shot dead their daughter, a court heard on Tuesday.




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OSCAR PISTORIUS TIMELINE: How the events unfolded over 18 months

Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter for shooting dead Reeva Steenkamp. Here, we look at the timeline of events from start to finish.




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Reeva Steenkamp's mother despised taking Oscar Pistorius' 'blood money'

June and Barry Steenkamp were given £340 a month by the athlete in a series of payments that began several weeks after he killed their daughter at his Pretoria home on Valentine's Day last year.




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Oscar Pistorius to be released after 10 months but faces appeal over sentence for Reeva Steenkamp's killing

The Olympic and Paralympic track star is currently serving a five year prison sentence after being convicted in October following a seven-month trial.




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Oscar Pistorius could remain in prison for another FOUR MONTHS

Paralympic gold medalist Pistorius, 28, was due to be released into house arrest tomorrow after serving 10 months of a five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.




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Oscar Pistorius finds out if he will be granted parole ten months into jail sentence

Oscar Pistorius is 'frail, gaunt and broken' his friend has revealed as the athlete waits to find out whether he will be granted parole ten months into his jail sentence.




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Oscar Pistorius to be freed after serving 11 months for killing Reeva Steenkamp

The Paralympian star's lawyers have argued that he should have been released after serving one-sixth of his five-year jail sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.




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National Party leader Simon Bridges begs Jacinda Ardern to follow Australian approach to coronavirus

New Zealand is about to head into their fourth week of strict level four restrictions which only allows people to leave their homes for essential services and exercise.




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Beaumont steps up election campaign with loophole proposal to allow Tuilagi to end career for Samoa 

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: The campaign will go down to the wire as The Mail on Sunday can reveal that rival Agustin Pichot has secured the backing of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.




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UFC star Robert Whittaker reveals what caused him to disappear from the sport for four months

While the New Zealand-born Australian fighter was succeeding in the octagon, he admitted he was missing out on key events around him like birthdays, wedding and even funerals.




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Bill Beaumont receives a stark warning on future alterations from NZ Rugby boss Brent Impey

WILL KELLEHER: While Beaumont was backed by all 18 of the Six Nations votes for a second term in charge, he was warned by those in the southern hemisphere that drastic alterations are needed.




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Hayley Holt: TV host's unborn child dies two months before due date

A New Zealand television presenter who tried for years to have a child has tragically lost her unborn baby while in self-isolation.




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Kylian Mbappe visits Dodger Stadium in LA and throws ceremonial first pitch

Earlier in the week he linked up with LeBron James, the LA Lakers star and Liverpool supporter, and sat courtside as the Toronto Raptors managed to surprisingly win the NBA title.




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Teenage star Cori Gauff aims to keep Wimbledon fairytale going against Simona Halep

Cori Gauff's Wimbledon fairytale heads into the second week but her biggest test yet is waiting for her in the fourth round. She takes on former world No 1 Simona Halep in the fourth round.




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Stacey Solomon shocked as Michelle Obama shares tribute to her on Instagram 

The former First Lady shared a series of handwritten thank you notes to frontline workers around the world amid the coronavirus outbreak, one of which included a fan tribute to Stacey.




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WHAT BOOK would author Sue Monk Kidd, take to a desert island?

Author Sue Monk Kidd reveals she would take her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor's book The Shark Club with her if she was trapped on a desert island because it would be a comfort to her.




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Friends actor Ron Leibman has passed away from complications of pneumonia at age 82

Friends and Tony Award-winner Ron Leibman passed away on Friday from complications of pneumonia at age 82. He had a career in TV and theater that spanned six decades.




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Jennifer Aniston stuns in strapless gown at the Golden Globes along with a chunky diamond ring

She's one of the most beloved stars of both the small and silver screens, and she's nominated Sunday for her fourth Golden Globe.




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Matthew Perry shares throwback snap sharing laugh with Barack Obama, declares him '#ManCrushMonday'

The 50-year-old actor shared a sweet throwback snap on Monday of himself sharing a laugh with Barack Obama.




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Everton confirm £25m new boy Jean-Philippe Gbamin is out for at least two months

Everton have confirmed that new £25million signing Jean-Philippe Gbamin has suffered a thigh injury which rules him out for at least two months.




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Racing to resume on Monday in France despite last-minute threat to plan

A report suggested a late challenge may be made to the decision to allow racing to return, with France Galop and its trotting equivalent saying they had been in talks regarding resumption plans.




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Labour hopeful Lisa Nandy backs abolishing the monarchy

Labour leadership challenger Lisa Nandy has said she would vote to abolish the monarchy at a referendum while rival Rebecca Long-Bailey refused to name a former party leader she admired.




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Britain's best kebab houses are revealed as Jeremy Corbyn is booed at national awards ceremony

Thousands of members of the public voted for the 150 finalists to face the judges, who included the Labour MP Carolyn Harris, Conservative MP David Warburton and journalist Ash Sarkar.




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Labour CANCELS live unveiling of the party's new leader next month over coronavirus fears

The party said a special conference due to be held on April 4 had been cancelled, along with remaining hustings events, with a spokeswoman saying a scaled-back event' would replace it.