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Best Beautiful Border win for Bishop’s Stortford designer at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair

  Charlotte Hugh from Bishop’s Stortford has scooped a trio of honours at the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, taking place this weekend (29 –...

How to Prune Lavender: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lavender is a garden favourite, but without pruning it soon turns woody and straggly. With a simple yearly routine you can keep it compact,...

Verbena bonariensis – Complete Grow & Care Guide

Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis L. Synonyms: Verbena patagonica Gillies & Hook. ex Hook.Family: VerbenaceaeCommon names: Purpletop vervain, Tall verbena, Argentinian vervainPlant type: Short-lived perennial (self-seeds...

Pip Probert to create headline garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair

Multi award-winning garden designer, Pip Probert, from BBC 2’s Your Garden Made Perfect, is designing the headline feature garden at this year’s BBC Gardeners’...

Dahlia Fact Sheet

🌺 Dahlia Fact Sheet Botanical name: Dahlia spp.Family: Asteraceae (same as sunflowers, daisies, zinnias)Origin: Native to Mexico and Central America. First introduced to Europe in...

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Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend

Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks...

Six Guinness World Records awarded in CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Competition at Malvern Autumn Show

Malvern Autumn Show, in association with Westons, will welcome...

The Greenfingers Charity opens new garden at Chestnut Tree House Hospice in Arundel

The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce the official...