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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
Britain Get Growing: Plants to grow in your kitchen garden
Growing herbs in your kitchen is a breeze. A kitchen garden can be budget-friendly too which we all need as food prices continue to rise. Herbs are not only sensory plants for our eyes and ears, but they can transform a dish into something so flavoursome and aromatic.
12th May
Britain Get Growing: Our green-fingered guide to growing your own in May
May is one of the most exciting months in the garden. Seeds and plants sowed in early spring are flourishing due to the combination of sunny days and April showers, resulting in an abundance of greenery and new life. Here are our hints on how to keep your garden in tip-top shape, ready for you to enjoy in the summer months!
11th May
Britain Get Growing: What to plant in April?
Nothing beats growing your own plants, fruits, and vegetables. There is nothing like homegrown produce when it comes to taste, freshness, and cost savings.
30th Mar
Britain Get Growing: Where’s the best position to grow vegetables in your garden?
Choosing the best location and position for your vegetables, fruits, and herbs is important for the health of the plant so you can grow as much food as possible for your family. Here in this blog, we focus on how gardeners can select and prepare their gardens to ensure maximum grow your own success.
22nd Mar
Britain Get Growing: Fun Grow Your Own Activities
With the School Easter holidays in a few weeks, we thought we’d put together some fun Grow Your Own activities you can do at home to keep the children entertained.
7th Mar
Britain Get Growing- Everything you need to make 2024 a successful growing season
Here at British Garden Centres, we are here to help you have the most successful gardening season in 2023. We are encouraging everyone to have a go at gardening this year with our new campaign ‘Get Britain Growing’.
7th Mar
Britain Get Growing – Guide to Gardening and Planting Equipment
At British Garden Centres we want to encourage everyone to try gardening, you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy gardening, gardening can be enjoyed by everyone. We thought we’d create a guide to gardening and planting equipment.
6th Mar
Britain Get Growing: March- what should we be planting and how to plant?
Why not start growing your own plants, fruits, and vegetables this March? There is nothing like homegrown produce when it comes to taste, freshness, and cost savings.
28th Feb
Britain Get Growing: Our guide to seed potatoes
Nothing beats the feeling of growing your own spuds. Learn how to plant your potatoes now from an early summer harvest.
5th Jan
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Bring Autumn’s golden touch to your container garden
Bring Autumn's golden touch to your container garden Don't let summer's end be the end of your garden. Just because summer has faded doesn't mean your garden has to hibernate. While the days are getting shorter and darker, your garden can continue to thrive with a little care and attention. Autumn is a wonderful…
Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero
Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero A garden border is a staple foundation of a flourishing garden, and transforms bland life-less edges into a vibrant and thriving ecosystem. Join us at British Garden Centres as we run down all the basics of creating a garden border from scratch! Planning your Border Before…
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants Your plants cannot survive on water alone – especially container plants. Giving them that extra nutrient boost allows them to flourish stronger and healthier. For fruit and vegetables this can often result in a larger yield too! Follow along with the latest edition for Gardening for…