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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
Wildlife Friendly Gardens
Our gardens are filling up with colour and scent as warm weather, rain and longer daylight hours encourage growth.
16th Jun
National Children’s Gardening Week
It’s National Children’s Gardening Week. This week celebrates the fun that gardens hold for children, and we have curated a list of fun activities for all the family to enjoy this gardening week and throughout the summer.
26th May
The 5 senses in Gardening
Catering for all five senses is important too. Sensory input to both stimulates and relax is critical for these children, more so than it is for the rest of us.
19th May
Blooming Beautiful this Spring
Winter be gone! Here comes the spring and with it the opportunity to plant bulbs that will fill your outdoor space with vibrant colours. As ever, whether you have a balcony or an acre there’s something for you in the beautiful world of bulbs, corms, and tubers. Let me take you on a quick tour of some of my favourite summer bloomers…
20th Jan
Your Garden in August
Your Garden in August.
You can sit back and enjoy the warmer weather this month, but don't get too comfy - there are jobs to be done!
1st Aug
Your Garden in July
Your Garden this month - July is harvest and maintenance month! Taking care of your garden during the summer heat is essential.
1st Jul
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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…