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Forcing is a horticultural term that means manipulating a plant’s environment, primarily the light and temperature, to get it to bloom at the desired time. Although you may not realize it, you are ...

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Bulbs are a cost-effective, versatile and easy way to add colour and interest to your garden, from late winter snowdrops (Galanthus) and winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) through to May’s alliums; ...