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RHS survey reveals lost gardening generation

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October 10, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The RHS is seeking to get more grown-ups gardening throughout October

A whole generation has missed out on gardening, according to results from a survey.The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), have found that parents are lagging behind when it comes to gardening knowledge; with children and grandparents leading the way.Five hundred parents, grandparents and … [Read more...]

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Suttons Garden Planner

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April 5, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

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The most important part of the veg garden apart from the soil is planning and Suttons have created a great web based tool to allow you to plan your crops easily.Gardening for Health took out a subscription to the Grow Veg.com online garden planner last year and it has been a real time saving … [Read more...]

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Carrots for healthy eyes

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January 29, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

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Carrots are full of powerful antioxidants that help maintain healthy eyes and vision.As we get older, the muscles of the eye weaken and the lenses harden.Whilst ageing is inevitable, much of the damage to our eyes is caused by free radicals and is a major contributor of problems … [Read more...]

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Booths Schools Competition

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March 15, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

2009 Booths grow your own winners

Booths has launched a Grow Your Own competition for local schools that will give pupils the chance to sell their home grown produce in one of its stores.For the first time, the winner of the regional retailer’s annual school gardening contest will become an official supplier to its local … [Read more...]

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