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An iconic greengrocer in one UK city has shut its door forever, and locals have expressed their sadness about the news.

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If you have a fruit tree in the garden and want to see it thrive, there's one key error you'll want to avoid making.

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Rhubarb is harvested in spring but gardeners need to be wary before eating it.

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I usually shop at Sainsbury's, but I love to purchase one food item from M&S.

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It turns out there is an easy way to choose the best bananas with the most flavour in supermarkets.

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Gardeners are being told to act now and place CDs around their gardens this spring.

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After an order slip-up by a Tesco employee, Orkney Islands were abruptly flooded with tens of thousands of the yellow fruit last week.

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It can be tricky to know whether an avocado is ripe or not, but in this case, it was very clear.

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Bananas do not last long in a fruit bowl.

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Houseplants, including orchids and snake plants, can be tricky to care for. Luckily, mine thrive thanks to a two-ingredient homemade solution.

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