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Britain Get Growing July: Summer grow your own fun!
The summer solstice has now passed meaning summer is truly here with glorious temperatures in the high twenties. Perfect weather to get growing and care for the plants you have in the garden.
Here are some things you can do this month to keep your garden to keep your crops in great shape for the summer.
30th Jun
Preparing for the ultimate summer party!
The sun has finally made an appearance, the weather is getting warmer, and we could be set for a scorcher again this summer. It’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and celebrate after all that rain and colder temperatures at the start of the year. Your garden may need a little pick me up before you start entertaining but, fear not because British Garden Centres have the perfect products to get your outside space primed for the ultimate summer party!
28th Jun
Britain Get Growing – Here comes summer! What you can grow in June
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.
25th May
Summer in England
I have now been writing this article for 10 years so I thought I would look back to the first one I wrote to see what I said then. Oh my, how times have changed in just 10 years! This was the opening paragraph….
20th Aug
5 Tips to Help You Enjoy Your BBQ This Summer
Summer is here, what better way to enjoy spending time with loved ones than having a barbecue and enjoying great food together?
16th Aug
Summer Gardens, Children and Colour
Spending your summer in the garden is the best way to enjoy the weather and time off. The summer months can be difficult to keep your children entertained all day for six weeks.
12th Aug
Water Wisely
Watering wisely is all about understanding your garden and what it needs.
28th Jul
Gardening During a Heatwave
There are two, related topics I’d like to share with you this month. Keep your plants hydrated and ensure your garden plants survive when you go away on holiday.
22nd Jul
Gardening in the Summer
The FA cup final marks the start of summer for me. In late May the danger of frost has passed and I start planting out sweet pea and tomato seedlings in pots on the patio. That Saturday afternoon is also an excellent time to buy bedding plants for my window boxes.
7th Jul
Sow today … Eat tomorrow!
One of the great things about this time of year is that you can sow edibles and eat your efforts in a few weeks' time. With the warm weather, you can sow straight to the ground or pots and don’t need a greenhouse.
29th Jun
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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
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