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Britain Get Growing – Welcoming winter to the garden this November
Britain Get Growing – Welcoming winter to the garden this November As November arrives, don't let the cooler weather deter you from enjoying your garden. Embrace the opportunity to care for your garden during this season of change and enjoy the rewards as nature awakens in the coming months. The team at British Garden Centres…

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree for your home
Choosing the perfect Christmas tree for your home Choosing the perfect Christmas tree with your loved ones marks the start of the festive season. For families, the tree plays a central role in their festive celebrations from decorating to showcasing presents for the big day. The delightful fragrance of the freshly cut pine adds a…

Winter Warmers: Our guide to delicious restaurant delights
Winter Warmers: Our guide to delicious restaurant delights When the winter chill sets in, there's nothing quite like the warmth and comfort of a cosy restaurant and cafe. As the temperature drops outside, your local British Garden Centres store is serving up hot beverages that can truly warm the souls in the Gardeners Retreat Restaurants…
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It’s World Bee Day!
World Bee Day World Bee Day falls on 20th May every year. As we're sure you know, bees are such a crucial part of our natural habitat, helping pollinate the flowers we love and the food we eat. While bee numbers have been declining in recent years, thankfully there’s plenty we can do to help…

How gardening helps children blossom
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…

Get inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year
Bring Mocha Mousse into your garden Pantone’s Colour of the Year is practically made for the garden. The warm, natural tones of Mocha Mousse can be found in an array of plants, trees, grasses and flowers. We’re here to show you how to embrace the Colour of the Year, and inject some of the magic…