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Organic slug control proves itself
Findings from the first year of an RHS study reveal that organic slug pellets perform just as well as synthetic ones. Interim results from the two-year study to identify more effective slug and snail controls show that organic pellets performed…
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Growing gardeners
A green-fingered 10-year-old from Fife has beaten hundreds of entrants to win the title of RHS Young School Gardener of the Year 2017. Fraser White, who attends Dairsie Primary School near St Andrews, was nominated by his teacher, who described…
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Grow Heathrow faces new threat
…the squatted community garden in West London set up in opposition to a third airport runway, is again threatened with eviction. Grow Heathrow, the squatted community garden in West London set up in opposition to a third airport runway, is…
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Explosion of Colour at Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle in West Sussex is alive with colour, as thousands of exotically coloured flowers have come into bloom… Lily African Queen at Arundel Castle Gardens. PHOTOS SUPPLIED Arundel Castle in West Sussex is alive with colour, as thousands of…
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Granddaughter of Beth Chatto opens new garden at Writtle University College
The granddaughter of award-winning plants-woman Beth Chatto has opened Writtle University College’s new Mediterranean Garden. Julia Boulton, who is Director of the Beth Chatto Gardens, cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony to the garden, a stunning new feature in…
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National Award Recognition for Batsford Arboretum
Batsford Arboretum, have proudly scooped the Custodian Award for ‘Best Gardens or Arboretum Initiative’ from Horticulture Week magazine. The Cotswold attraction were one of just eighteen shortlisted gardens, parks and tree teams from around the UK, and beyond, to win…
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Discover the Bears at Hole Park Gardens this Summer
The beautiful Hole Park Gardens in Rolvenden, Kent are now open to visitors every Wednesday and Thursday until the end of October. New this year and one of the highlights for the summer is the newly planted long herbaceous border…
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New survey reveals the mysterious creatures living in your garden
A new survey has revealed that hedgehogs, foxes and moles are among the most common creatures that are making their homes in back gardens photo: Tobilander The RSPB is calling on people to get outside this summer to uncover the…
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Sculpture In The Garden 2017
This summer’s sculpture show at Godinton House near Ashford in Kent will bring together the work of eighteen British artists Visitors can enjoy the show from Saturday 22nd July for three weeks until 13th August, the gardens open daily from…
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APPLE DAY EAST MARKHAM (NORTH NOTTS), 2017
An all day event in and around the Village Hall and adjacent Heritage Orchard 300+ varieties of Apples. FREE Apple Tasting. New Apple Recipe Book. Cider Bar featuring Scrumpy Wasp Cider produced in the village, Apple Recipes including FREE tasting…
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New Owner for Leonardslee Gardens Estate, West Sussex
South African based entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE has acquired the 200 acre Leonardslee Gardens estate at Lower Beeding Before Leonardslee Gardens was closed to public access in 2010, the landscaped woodland gardens attracted some 50,000 visitors a year. They were…
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It’s a one-pot-stop at the Settle Flowerpot Festival
Come to Settle for a potted celebration of gardening Leading container manufacturer Stewart Garden is, once again, donating hundreds of planters to the festival. They’ll feature prominently in flowerpot displays adorning the town during the event. The Vibrant Settle Community…
