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Christmas Star : The Poinsettia

22nd November 2020

Christmas Star: The Poinsettia is the Christmas houseplant. Known throughout Europe, when translated, as Christmas Star is a quick and easy way to make your home a

Your own New Potatoes for Christmas?

22nd June 2020

New Potatoes for Christmas? Late Planting or Christmas potatoes as they are commonly known are planted late-June or July to produce that “new potato” taste late

Mulching makes sense

7th June 2020

Mulching makes sense simply because it solves or reduces the impact of so many problems. Mulching is adding a layer of organic material over your

How to choose plants for patio pots and hanging baskets

24th April 2020

Selecting patio & bedding plants isn’t difficult but if you place without a simple plan you will never see the potential they could have. Using

COVID 19 – OUR RESPONSE

3rd April 2020

First of all can we thank you for all your support so far & we hope that you are well & safe. As for all

Be a Garden bird Saviour

3rd April 2020

BBC Country File as well as various nature programs tell us British wild wildlife is under treat with this including British Garden Birds. You can

11 top plants for Late Summer pots & borders

2nd April 2020

Hydrangeas ‘As common as’ but a late summer garden essential. The traditional pink or blue varieties are not the only colours. Originally bred for the