National Gardening Week – “Knowledge is Flower” – Gardening terminology made easy
April 25th, 2024 | Categories
National Gardening Week – “Knowledge is Flower” – Gardening terminology made easy Embarking on a gardening journey can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when faced with a plethora of unfamiliar terms. The RHS’ National Gardening Week takes place from 29 April–5 May 2024, with the theme “Knowledge is Flower” which aims to demystify gardening…
Read MoreBarbiecore gardening – the best pink flowers for your garden right now
July 27th, 2023 | Categories
With the highly-anticipated Barbie film now making waves across cinema screens and becoming the hit of the summer, there’s no better time to start planning your Barbie-style pink garden and get on board with this summer’s latest craze for #Barbiecore.
Read MoreTop 5 Gardening Tools for Beginners
February 24th, 2023 | Categories
The top 5 gardening accessories for beginners this spring season.
Read MoreEssential tools you need this autumn
September 11th, 2024 | Categories
Essential tools you need this autumn Autumn is a crucial time for garden maintenance. As the days shorten and temperatures drop, your garden will need some TLC to ensure it is in ship shape for the spring season to come. To ensure your outdoor space is prepared for winter, having the right tools is essential.…
Read MoreYoung Gardeners in May
May 1st, 2021 | Categories
Learn how to Grow your own Sunflowers step by step and decorate the vegetable patch with your own homemade painted rock labels with our crafty activity!
Read MoreAlpine Gardens
February 4th, 2021 | Categories
Alpine plants are used to thin soil and cold temperatures which mean the plants are hardy, small and have an abundance of flowers.
Read MoreBlooming with Love: Celebrating Mother’s Day with British Garden Centres
February 22nd, 2024 | Categories
Blooming with Love: Celebrating Mother’s Day with British Garden Centres Motherhood is a garden of love that blooms with nurturing care and endless devotion. As we approach Mother’s Day (10th March), a time to honour the ladies in our lives, British Garden Centres has the perfect gift that celebrate the wonders of nature with heartfelt…
Read MoreGet ready for the Big Butterfly Count!
July 10th, 2023 | Categories
The Big Butterfly Count 2023 is just around the corner and takes place from July 16th to 18th. The nationwide survey is aimed at helping assess the health of the environment simply by counting the different species and numbers of butterflies that we see.
Read MoreTrends from RHS Chelsea Flower Show
May 18th, 2023 | Categories
In this year’s event, the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London will host themes of restoration and well-being. There will be awe-inspiring show gardens and the latest trends in outdoor living. Taking inspiration from the RHS’ flagship event, here are the Chelsea trends you can copy at home.
Read MoreYour garden in February
February 1st, 2021 | Categories
Trimming and pruning is a key focus this month, trim back ivy and creepers if they have outgrown their space before birds start nesting in them. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering such as mahonia, heathers and winter jasmine. You can now cut back deciduous grasses leftover Winter ready for fresh growth to start as the weather warms up.
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