Flora Baker
Flora Baker is a freelance writer and author writing for a range of publications including The Independent, The Telegraph and National Geographic. After working in travel for a decade, she segued to home, lifestyle and outdoor content during the pandemic and has loved going in this new direction. She's spent much of the last few years as a keen amateur gardener: honing her houseplant propagation skills, growing vegetables in buckets, and starting up a compost bin. Her outdoor space is luxurious for London – she has a nice narrow slice of tall grass with plenty of buddleia, roses and forsythia, along with the occasional ash tree sneaking its way in and some blackberry bushes fighting for dominance. She's grown to adore the meditative process of pruning back the wilder parts, and always keeps an eye out for a new DIY garden project.
Latest articles by Flora Baker
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How to grow a peach tree from a pit: tips for planting these delicious stone fruits
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow a peach tree from a pit and enjoy these summer favorites fresh from your backyard
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How to clean artificial grass quickly and easily: top tips from the experts
How To Learn how to clean artificial grass and keep your lawn looking fresh all year
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How to sharpen garden shears: top tips for keeping your cuts sharp
How To Learn how to sharpen garden shears for a clean, close cut in all your gardening tasks
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Pruning delphiniums: simple tips to keep your flowers blooming
How To Keep on pruning delphiniums over summer and you will reap the benefits with constant flowers to brighten up your plot
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What is a rain chain and how does it work? Your questions answered
How To Ever wondered 'what is a rain chain'? Get the lowdown on these decorative water diverters and find out how to use them in your yard
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Rain chain ideas: 9 easy water-saving methods for your yard
Ideas Divert water to where you need it most with these simple rain chain ideas, and add a decorative touch to your outdoor space in the process
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When to harvest corn: learn how to pick ripe corn every time
Grow Your Own Want to know when to harvest corn? We've got all the tips you need to get the best results
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How to collect rainwater: 5 ways to save and re-use rainfall in your yard
How To Learn how to collect rainwater at home so you can store this precious resource and keep your plants and crops watered for free
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How to pick a watermelon: tips for harvesting the juiciest fruits
Grow Your Own Follow these easy tips for how to pick a watermelon so you can work out when it's ripe and ready to harvest
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