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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
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
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
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, […]
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. […]
