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Winter Plants & Summer Flowering Bulbs
Enjoy winter, prepare for summer. February’s always been a bit of a bridge between winter and spring. We’re celebrating the best of both worlds this week with a round-up of what you can enjoy now, as well as everything to look forward to come summer. From uplifting winter bedding to sensational summer flowering bulbs, keep…

Get set for the Big Garden Birdwatch
Help our beloved native birds Fancy taking part in the largest wildlife survey in the world? The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is a national effort to record and monitor the different species of birds across the country. This year’s event takes place between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th January. Keep reading to find out how…

Gardening with Eve: Joyful January
Gardening with Eve Hi everyone - Eve here! If you’re reading this, you might already recognise me from my videos on British Garden Centre’s social media. I'm so excited to welcome you to my brand-new Gardening with Eve guide. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a green-fingered natural, each month I’ll be sharing everything I…

Birdcare Tips & Tricks: Late Autumn & Early Winter
A helping hand for feathered friends The recent weather has suddenly got it feeling very wintry out there. But while we can sit inside, wrapped up warm with a nice hot drink, spare a thought to the wildlife out in your garden! With freezing temperatures, limited daylight and scarce food supplies, now is a really…

Unleashing the potential of evergreen plants in your garden
Unleashing the potential of evergreen plants in your garden Evergreen plants are the unsung heroes of the garden, providing year-round beauty and structure. Unlike deciduous plants that shed their leaves during autumn, evergreen plants maintain their foliage throughout the year, offering a consistent backdrop for your garden when other plants are dormant. So, what are…

Beautiful winter planters the British Garden Centres way
Our guide to creating beautiful festive home decor With the festive countdown now on, the next few days are the perfect time to add last-minute Christmas touches and decor to your home. With a little creativity and some simple DIY projects, you can transform your living space into a winter wonderland. Your local British Garden…

New Year, New Garden: Revitalise Your Garden with These New Year’s Resolutions
New Year, New Garden: Revitalise Your Garden with These New Year's Resolutions As we bid farewell to another year and welcome the possibilities of a new chapter, it's the perfect time to plan and implement New Year's resolutions for your garden. Just like personal goals, setting resolutions for your garden can help you make beautiful…

British Garden Centres’ guide to autumn and winter container plants
Embrace the unique charm of autumn and winter container gardening and create a stunning oasis that'll stay lush all year long.

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch returns January 27th – 29th. We encourage you all to get your gardens ready for a weekend of observing our feathered friends.

Gardening this Winter
Now is the perfect condition to consider those winter tasks in the garden to get on with once the New Year celebrations are over.
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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…

Birdcare Tips & Tricks: Late Autumn & Early Winter
A helping hand for feathered friends The recent weather has suddenly got it feeling very wintry out there. But while we can sit inside, wrapped up warm with a nice hot drink, spare a thought to the wildlife out in your garden! With freezing temperatures, limited daylight and scarce food supplies, now is a really…