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Rose Awareness Week 2025
Our Favourite Flower The rose is the UK’s most popular flower, and it’s not hard to see why. With their spectacular blooms and captivating fragrance, roses make a sensational addition to any garden. From timeless crimson to gorgeous pastel peach, there’s a whole world of colour, texture and fragrance to discover. As it’s Rose Awareness…
18th Jun
Gardening With Eve: June in Bloom
Jobs for June Hi everyone, Eve here: happy June! This month is the official start of summer which is SO exciting. There’s lots to be getting on with in the garden, from creating your own summer planter to sowing beautiful blooms ready for next spring. Keep reading to find out my top jobs to get…
5th Jun
Festival styling your garden with British Garden Centres
Festival styling your garden with British Garden Centres The August bank holiday is fast approaching, bringing the excitement of summer festivals. Why not capture the festival spirit by hosting your garden party? With the right decorations, food, and music, you can create a memorable weekend for friends and family. Get ready to immerse yourself in…
14th Aug
Celebrate National Allotment Week with us!
Celebrate National Allotment Week with us! National Allotment Week is upon us, running from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th August with the theme of biodiversity and British Garden Centres is here to help you make the most of your growing space. National Allotment Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the joy and rewards of…
1st Aug
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden Got a shady spot in your garden and worried you can’t grow anything? Fear not, with the right selection of plants, you can transform these dark nooks and crannies into a colourful and thriving area. The team at British Garden Centres delve into some of the best…
24th Jul
Flower power all summer long: Our deadheading tips to keep your garden blooming
Flower power all summer long: Our deadheading tips to keep your garden blooming Summer in the UK is a glorious time for gardens, bursting with vibrant flowers. But to keep that floral display going strong all season, there's a little secret weapon every gardener should know about - deadheading. Deadheading is the process of removing…
19th Jul
Maintaining your Furniture – As Fresh as the Day You Bought It
Maintaining your Furniture – As Fresh as the Day You Bought It With summer well and truly in fold, your brand-new furniture is being put to the test! With plenty of gatherings and lazy evenings there’s bound to be a couple of spills, stains and scratches leaving their mark. Join us at British Garden Centres…
14th Jul
Our ultimate guide to a stylish summer garden with Fern Living
Our ultimate guide to a stylish summer garden with Fern Living As the warm summer months approach, it's time to start preparing your garden for the season ahead. With the sun shining and the temperatures rising, it's the perfect time to rejuvenate your outdoor space and make it ready for long, lazy summer days. Whether…
30th May
Planting Summer Flowering Bulbs – Begonias, Dahlias & Lilies
Planting Summer Flowering Bulbs Summer is right around the corner, and now is the best time to prep your garden with vibrant colours. In this blog you will find all you need to know about planting some of the most popular summer bulbs, Dahlias, Lilies and Begonias. Don’t worry if your garden is small, some…
10th May
Embracing an al-fresco summer with Fern Living
Embracing an al-fresco summer with Fern Living In today's world, having a beautiful and comfortable outdoor space to unwind and relax has become more important than ever. Spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature and being with your loved ones can bring about significant physical and mental health benefits, with many people seeing their garden as…
18th Apr
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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…