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Summer is finally approaching, and we start to see the start of warmer and sunnier days and lighter evenings. Your garden is in full bloom with colourful flowers and an abundance of wildlife.

Get your spades and watering cans ready! National Gardening Week takes place from 1st – 7th May and is a great way to get your family outdoors and motivated for all things gardening!

Spring’s here and we couldn’t be more excited! From blooming beautiful planters to bold, modern furniture, there’s so many ways you can transform your garden this spring. Keep reading to get inspired with creative projects, learn new gardening techniques, and discover some of our favourite new products….

Know yourself, grow yourself This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘Know yourself, grow yourself’, which is all about helping children recognise and accept their emotions. We’re exploring how gardening can play a part in helping them doing this. From building patience through sowing seeds, to the power of the ‘5-4-3-2-1 Challenge’, keep reading…

The art of thoughtful gifting Despite what the films tell us, love isn’t measured by how many roses you get. When it comes to giving gifts, it really is the thought that counts. Whether it’s remembering they need a new pair of secateurs or picking up their favourite chocolates, we’re embracing the art of thoughtful…

Fill your home with life While we love being in the garden, we have to admit it’s not quite the same in the middle of January. But what if we told you there’s a way to cure your winter blues? A way to surround yourself with fabulous foliage 365 days a year… (No, we’re not…

Put a smile on their face this Christmas Seeing someone’s face light up when they open your present is one of the best feelings. But, as we all know, finding that perfect gift can be quite a challenge! If you’re feeling stuck for present ideas (or haven’t even thought about them yet), keep reading to…

Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants Your plants cannot survive on water alone – especially container plants. Giving them that extra nutrient boost allows them to flourish stronger and healthier. For fruit and vegetables this can often result in a larger yield too! Follow along with the latest edition for Gardening for…

Gardening for Beginners – How to Sow and Prick out Seeds Whether your new to gardening or just need a refresher, learn all the ins and outs of how to prick and sow seeds with us at British Garden Centres. In this entry we will run down the basics and demystify confusing terminology you may…