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Sun Shines on Gardening Scotland 2016
On a sunny, warm first weekend in June we visited Gardening Scotland 2016. Held at the Royal Highland… [more]


New killer Aquilegia disease sweeps the UK
Gardeners are being asked to be vigilant to help stop the spread and identify areas affected by Aquilegia… [more]


Join Brampton Community Garden
Brampton Community Garden in Cumbria are looking for more volunteers. If you have been toying with… [more]


Tomato plant packs
Jersey Plants Direct have created some great tomato plant packs, including a brilliant heritage range. Growing… [more]


RHS School Gardeners of the Year competition
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Campaign for School Gardening has launched its annual search for… [more]


NEWS & FEATURES

Sun Shines on Gardening Scotland 2016
June 5, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment
On a sunny, warm first weekend in June we visited Gardening Scotland 2016. Held at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, this show is often a go to place for gardeners in the north of England because we know the plants will thrive in our similar climate. This year we took the train, only an […]

New killer Aquilegia disease sweeps the UK
April 28, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment
Gardeners are being asked to be vigilant to help stop the spread and identify areas affected by Aquilegia downy mildew. Carrie Thomas, who held the only two National Plant Collections of Aquilegias warns that downy mildew threatens to kill all the Aquilegias (Columbines) otherwise known as granny bonnets in YOUR garden and infect the soil […]

RHS School Gardeners of the Year competition
February 11, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Campaign for School Gardening has launched its annual search for the most talented and inspiring school gardeners in the fourth RHS School Gardeners of the Year competition. Schools across the UK are invited to nominate their gardening stars for three coveted awards – RHS Young School Gardener of the Year, […]
NEWS IN BRIEF
Spring 2015 RHS events programme
This spring the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has a host of events, talks and activities on at its four gardens RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex, RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate and RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon. There will be exhibitions, food fests, shows, talks, children’s activities and much […]
HRH The Prince of Wales continues support for NEHS
The North of England Horticultural Society (NEHS) is delighted to announce that HRH The Prince of Wales is to continue as Patron of the charity for a further five years. His Royal Highness is renowned for his keen interest in horticulture and, over the last 30 years, has transformed the gardens of his Gloucestershire home, […]
Marshalls seed offer
The latest Summer Kitchen Garden catalogue from Marshalls has a fantastic 3 for 2 seed offer until the end of June 2014. Now is a great time to stock up on your seed for late sowing varieties or even the new season. Check out the fruit section for patio apple trees including their new and […]

Patio Raspberry selling fast
Raspberry Ruby Beauty, an new exclusive patio raspberry from Thompson and Morgan is being snatched up like hot cakes. These compact dwarf raspberry canes reach just 1m (3″) high, making them perfect for large patio containers and smaller gardens. Try planting 1 raspberry plant per 10 litre pot, or 3 to a 40 litre pot. […]