Jenny Dillon

Jenny Dillon is the garden editor of Better Homes and Gardens. Her passion for gardening began in her mother’s huge vegetable patch and orchard in the country and now extends to the challenge of city plots, where the constraints are countered by the delights.

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How to tell the difference between Birds of Paradise plants

The stunning colour and shape of this plant make it a winter garden must-have.

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Powis castle garden

Join Graham Ross as he tours an amazing site in Wales.

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An easy guide to ornamental grass

Love those tall, elegant plumes in autumn.

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A gardener’s cookbook from a cook’s garden

Turn your homegrown produce into divine meals.

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How to turn dead leaves into mulch for your garden

Make the most of that autumn leaf fall.

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How to grow ginger plants

Go for the root of all goodness!

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Your spring garden starts today

Now’s the time to buy bulbs for an abundance colour.

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5 ways to dry fresh flowers

Keep your flowers forever.

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How to dry fresh herbs

Save money and reduce food waste.

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Plant autumn-flowering bulbs now

Top tips to grow beautiful blooms.

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How to help your garden survive a heatwave

Take the right precautions.

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How to get rid of army worms

And win the battle.

food

Everything you need to know about finger limes and Warrigal greens

The unsung heroes of native Australian food.

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Everything you wanted to know about pigface

The Australian native with the weird name.

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Everything you need to know about Christmas beetles

And how to stop them devouring your gum trees.