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6 days ago | 
the-express.com | Brigid Brown |Almha Murphy
His clip shows off his trick to sprouting supermarket garlic into a fresh, homegrown batch. He kicks off by advising you to strip away the garlic's flimsy outer layer, unveiling the nutrient-rich flesh underneath. Next step: soak the bulb in a water bath till it's nearly submerged, then just let it be. Wait for four to seven days, and voilà—the garlic will burst into life with sprightly green and white tendrils.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
These beautiful bushes are known for their delicious smell and glorious flowers, however experts have warned that they are high invasive and can cause severe damage to your homeBuddleias, or ‘the butterfly bush’, is a popular sight in UK gardens. People admire them for their rich purple plumage and sweet honey-like scent. However, their angelic image belies a darker reality.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
A student-led campaign to introduce physical Irish language signs to Queen's University has been rejected, despite accusations that it the university is infringing on the rights of Irish speakersAfter a fierce battle for language equality, Queen’s University Belfast has rejected calls for Irish language signs to be instated on campus. But the fight isn’t over yet.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
If you're looking forward to bright and beautiful sunflowers this summer, then pay attention to Monty Don's important gardening tip which will allow them to grow stronger and fasterFew flowers encapsulate the spirit of summer better than sunflowers. However, if you want them to bloom faster, BBC presenter and gardening expert Monty Don recommends that they should be “hardened off” first. Typically, the best time of year to plant sunflowers is between mid-April and mid-May.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
If you're planning to get out into your garden this spring, then try this incredibly easy TikTok hack which involves planting just one vegetable to grow an entire cropIf you’re looking for gardening inspiration this spring, then you might want to give this popular kitchen vegetable a try. A gardening expert has revealed how you can easily grow garlic in your garden using just one bulb. Both loved and hated for its strong odour, garlic is a staple ingredient in kitchens around the world.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
If you're not sure what to do with your left over apple peel, there's no need to throw it away - gardening experts reveal that it can actually make a brilliant meal for your plantsIf you’re not sure what to do with your apple peel, don’t throw it away. Gardening experts have revealed that it can actually be a superfood for your plants. Not all of us enjoy eating apple peel. The skin tends to be tough and can have a flat taste compared to the sweet pulp of the fruit inside.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
This kitchen staple is known for giving meals a strong kick of flavour, but gardening experts reveal it can also 'kick' pesky pests away from your plant beds tooThere are few things more frustrating than waking up and discovering your garden plants have been nibbled away by greedy animals. Fortunately, experts have revealed one common kitchen spice that can keep them at bay – without wrecking your plants. You probably know cayenne pepper for its intense spice and kick of rich smoky flavour.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
If your garden is being plagued by an unwanted fungi infestation, then experts have recommended these seven simple steps to get rid of mushrooms and prevent future growthThere are few things worse than dealing with a recurring crop of mushrooms in your lawn. Fortunately, an expert has shared some easy steps you can take to get rid of them completely. Fungi exists in a strange classification, termed as neither a plant nor an animal. Regardless, it can be a plague in your garden.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
Horrifying rape video game which encourages players to sexually assault women banned from SteamA horrifying video game which simulates illegal sexual acts has been banned from Steam after a series of complaints, raising concerns over children's online safety and violence against womenA twisted video game encouraging players to sexually assault virtual women has been pulled from the streaming platform Steam after concerns were raised over both children's and women's safety.
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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Almha Murphy
If you want to visit a quintessential British seaside town while also skipping the crowds, then take a trip to this quiet medieval town that offers gorgeous coastal views and unique charmsWhile Britain boasts many charming seaside towns, some have unfortunately become tacky tourist magnets. However, this gorgeous coastal village still looks like it was taken straight out of a period piece. If you’re looking to explore more of the UK this year, then you’ll want to put Whitburn on your list.
