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Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Prune Apple Trees

Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees. Proper pruning...

Dividing Snowdrops: A Step-by-Step...

Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are a cherished sight in late winter, heralding the arrival...

Force Rhubarb: A Gardener’s...

Forcing rhubarb is a traditional gardening technique that produces tender, sweet stalks, perfect...
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The GKB aeration duo making a real difference at Walsham Le Willows Sports Club

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For Mike Powles and his team of six volunteer grounds staff at Walsham Le Willows Sports Club, the aim of their maintenance is simple:...

Dobbies partners with Waves to offer premium car wash service

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Dobbies Garden Centres has announced a new partnership with Waves, the country’s largest hand car wash and valeting provider. Five premium car wash facilities...

FeatherSnap helps nature lovers get ready to count the birds with the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch: 23rd – 25th January 2026

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FeatherSnap, the solar-powered, Wi-Fi enabled smart bird feeder, is proudly supporting the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 encouraging households across the UK to join hundreds of...

Green-tech announces collaboration with British Hardwood Tree Nursery to provide customers with trees, shrubs and hedging

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Green-tech, the UK’s leading supplier of professional landscaping products, is pleased to announce an enhanced partnership with British Hardwood Tree Nursery, a specialist provider...

Johnsons Sports Seed breathes new life into Raglan Golf Club

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After more than six years of dormancy, Raglan Golf Club had become a shadow of its former self – with overgrown fairways, unplayable greens...

British Garden Centres welcomes Dronfield Garden Centre as its 74th site following Ferndale acquisition

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British Garden Centres is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of Ferndale Garden Centre in North Derbyshire. The centre officially joined the group in...

Angus Thompson Creates a Garden to Breathe in at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

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The Asthma + Lung UK – Breathing Space Garden invites visitors to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves, each other, and nature. Award-winning garden designer...

GroundTech appointed as first UK Distributor for Drop-Pit

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GroundTech is proud to announce its appointment as the first UK distributor for the revolutionary Drop-Pit Ball Management System, developed by VDB Technics –...

Arit Anderson to create a highly personal garden for Parkinson’s UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

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In what will be one of her most personal and emotive projects to date, award-winning garden designer and TV presenter Arit Anderson will design...

Sarah Raven launches five new dahlia collections in collaboration with creatives from fashion, interiors, and design

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New collections created by Butter Wakefield, Lucinda Chambers, Patrick Grant, Tricia Guild, and Johnnie Boden Sarah Raven has announced the launch of The Dahlia Collective,...

John Deere names FCN as charity partner for 2026

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The UK and Ireland branch of John Deere has announced that The Farming Community Network (FCN) will be its official charity partner for 2026. The...

Lynx: communities in Highland and Moray invited to discuss reintroduction

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A wide-ranging community and stakeholder discussion on the potential reintroduction of lynx to northern Scotland is being launched this month by the Lynx to...

Viking Reveals New Balcony Garden Design for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

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A Little Garden of Shared Knowledge sponsored by Viking is inspired by a lifetime of travel and showcases the power of shared passions, knowledge,...

Defra Ministers appoint Sir Andrew Steer as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 

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Monday, 22 December 2025 Sir Andrew Steer, a prominent global leader in sustainable development and climate change has been announced as the new Chair of RBG Kew, taking over...

Green-tech ends the year on a high by surpassing its charity target for St Leonard’s Hospice

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Green‑tech is delighted with the success of its 2025 charity fundraising campaign for St Leonard’s Hospice, York. Their efforts have raised over £1,600. Green‑tech is the...

Conservation of Scotland’s rarest moss boosted by Air-Pot® innovation

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THE TEAM at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has been able to successfully cultivate one of Scotland’s rarest mosses – Round‑leaved bryum – during...

Over 100,000 whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine megafauna recorded in Scotland’s seas

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A record-breaking year for community marine mammal monitoring 2025 was a record-breaking year for the number of animals reported to the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin...

GCA November BoT shows ‘strong growth’ up +9.04% on November 2024

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NOVEMBER’S Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) out today reveals ‘strong growth’ of +9.04% when compared to the same month in 2024...

Bank’s Head of Retail & Leisure is speaker at GCA Annual Conference

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AN EXPERT on Retail & Leisure for HSBC is presenting on retail trends at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Conference at Carden Park Chester...

Compact Power for Cornwall’s Coastal Challenges: Hewitt Tree Surgery Invests in FSI B21

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When Joe Hewitt launched Hewitt Tree Surgery in Cornwall in June 2024, he knew exactly what equipment he needed to compete in the domestic...

STIGA Showcases Cutting-Edge Mowing Technology at Allianz Stadium as Official Groundskeeping Partner of the RFU

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The STIGA team brought their full range of robotic and professional mowing solutions to the home of England Rugby this week, giving the grounds...

The Show Goes On with Kubota Fleet at The NEC

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A fleet of 30 G261 units from Kubota’s G-Series are helping to keep waste and facilities services on track at one of the country’s...

Bulrush opens new coir plant to strengthen supply

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As the horticulture and substrate sectors assess renewed pressure on raw materials, Bulrush Horticulture has announced the addition of a brand-new, state-of-the-art coir processing...

Converted GVA become the preachers of benefits delivered by Aspen Fuel

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GVA students using the Aspen CombiCan as part of GVA Training ‘Your environment, our responsibility’ is not just the strapline of contractors GVA -...

40,000 Christmas trees land at Dobbies stores nationwide

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Dobbies’ colleague helping a customer pick out a Christmas tree (© Stewart Attwood) Dobbies Garden Centres is marking the official start to the 2025 festive...

Royal Mail makes electric move with Paxster

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BOSS Off-Road Vehicles, Paxster’s UK distributor, has announced Royal Mail has taken a major step towards decarbonising its delivery operations, deploying over 100 micro...

2026 GCA Conference to welcome TV and radio climate scientist to the stage

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CLIMATE scientist Professor Tamsin Edwards will be speaking at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2026 Annual Conference at Carden Park Chester on the Tuesday...

Hadlow College Apprentice Named Kent Young Gardener of the Year

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A Hadlow College horticulture apprentice has been named Kent Young Gardener of the Year, recognising his dedication, talent and impact within his local community. Logan...

Parkstone Golf Club transforms winter playability with Hydrowick drainage from Djuke

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Renowned as one of the finest courses on the South Coast, Parkstone in Dorset is proudly ranked in the Top 100 golf courses in...

Dobbies continues national refurbishment programme with Moreton Park upgrade

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Dobbies Garden Centre at Moreton Park in Shropshire is the seventh store to be upgraded as part of the retailer’s national refurbishment programme.   The store...

GCA reveals 2025 Christmas display competition winners

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THE GARDEN Centre Association’s (GCA) Gisela Graham-sponsored annual Christmas competition national winners have been announced today at a webinar for members (December 5, 2025). Bents...

Rockin’ Robin! Top ten Christmas garden bird ‘did you know’ facts

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Top ten ‘did you know’ facts about our favourite Christmas garden bird, by FeatherSnap’s ornithologist, Maria Kincaid  Robins are strongly associated with Christmas and regularly feature...

Red squirrel range in Highlands increases by over 25%

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Red squirrel range in Highlands increases by over 25% following major reintroduction project by rewilding charity The range of red squirrels in the Scottish Highlands...

Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend

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Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks off the season in style at its Christmas Launch Weekend which takes place from Thursday...

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

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The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce the official opening of its latest magical garden, this time at Chestnut Tree House Hospice in Arundel,...

Community Tree Nurseries help grow 250,000 trees a year for their local communities 

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A quietly growing movement has been transforming landscapes and communities across Britain.  The UK’s Community Tree Nurseries (CTNs) are producing around 250,000 mostly native trees...

Mike Clifford raises £10,000 to help Poole’s Chestnut Nursery invest for the future

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Exotic plant collector Mike Clifford raises £10,000 to help Poole’s Chestnut Nursery invest for the future Charitable garden centre Chestnut Nursery in Poole is investing...

Dobbies unveils fourth new-look store in national refurbishment programme

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Dobbies Garden Centre in Beaconsfield is the latest store to complete its refurbishment as part of the retailer’s national programme of investment across the...

Dobbies new bulbs in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK set to raise £10,000 for charity

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Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand-new charity bulb collection that aims to raise £10,000 for its National Charity Partner, Alzheimer’s Research UK, which...

Fothergill’s Unveils New Look and Global Growth Strategy

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Fothergill’s, one of Britain’s leading seed suppliers, has rebranded and outlined an ambitious strategy for international expansion as part of a major transformation. The...

Sarah Raven secures the future of SarahRaven.com

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The premium gardening and lifestyle retail brand, Sarah Raven, has been acquired by its original founder and creative director, Sarah Raven. Founded in 2008, SarahRaven.com...

Sprayed Before You Eat It: The UK’s Hidden Use of Glyphosate on Food Crops

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Most people know glyphosate as the weedkiller in Roundup — something you spray on driveways or patios to kill unwanted growth. But in UK...

Seed Wars: How Farmers Lost the Right to Grow Their Own Crops

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For thousands of years, farmers saved seeds from their crops and replanted them the next season. Seeds were part of the natural cycle —...

Disappearing songbirds. The UK’s silent crisis

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Once the familiar soundtrack to every morning stroll or afternoon in the garden, the cheerful chorus of the UK’s songbirds is growing quieter. Since...

Wait… UK Canada Geese Don’t Come from Canada?!

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If you’ve ever watched a flock of Canada geese flying overhead in autumn, you might have assumed they were making their long journey from...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs in Winter: How to Help Them

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Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter can be a challenging time for them. Here’s how to look...

The Secret Gardeners: Pollinators of the UK

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Welcome back to Local Gardener, where we dig into the intricate relationships between nature and humanity. Today we’re honing in on pollination right here...

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Strelitzia

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Cultivating Garrya elliptica: A...

Garrya elliptica, commonly known as the Silk Tassel Bush, is a versatile and...

Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)

Local Gardener Grow Guide: Common Name: LaurustinusFamily: AdoxaceaeType: Evergreen shrubHeight: 2-4 meters (6-13...

How to Grow Viburnum...

Viburnum tinus, or Laurustinus, is an evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest. Its...

How to Grow Chaenomeles

Chaenomeles, commonly known as flowering quince, is a stunning addition to UK gardens,...

How to Force Hyacinths...

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are beloved for their vibrant colours and fragrant blooms, making...

How to Grow Heather...

Heather (Calluna, Erica, and Daboecia species) is a low-maintenance, hardy plant that adds...

How to Grow Winter...

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a vigorous, deciduous climber that brings cheer to...

A Month-by-Month Guide to...

Orchids are mesmerizing plants, and with proper care, they can thrive and flower...

December-Flowering Camellias: Winter’s Brightest...

Camellias are a quintessential feature of UK gardens, celebrated for their elegant blooms,...

Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’: A...

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a reliable, evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest and...

How to Grow and...

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a stunning plant that’s perfect for bringing vibrant color to...

How to Grow Mahonia

Mahonia, often called Oregon grape, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that brings interest...

How to Grow Winter...

Winter aconites (Eranthis hyemalis) are charming and resilient early bloomers, adorning your garden...

How to grow Mahonia...

Mahonia 'Charity' is a popular evergreen shrub known for its striking architectural form,...

How to grow Orchids

How to grow orchids involves understanding the unique needs of these captivating plants....

Flowering this month

Strelitzia

Strelitzia, commonly known as Bird of Paradise, is a strikingly beautiful plant native...

Cultivating Garrya elliptica: A...

Garrya elliptica, commonly known as the Silk Tassel Bush, is a versatile and...

Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)

Local Gardener Grow Guide: Common Name: LaurustinusFamily: AdoxaceaeType: Evergreen shrubHeight: 2-4 meters (6-13...

How to Grow Viburnum...

Viburnum tinus, or Laurustinus, is an evergreen shrub that provides year-round interest. Its...

How to Grow Chaenomeles

Chaenomeles, commonly known as flowering quince, is a stunning addition to UK gardens,...

How to Force Hyacinths...

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are beloved for their vibrant colours and fragrant blooms, making...

How to Grow Heather...

Heather (Calluna, Erica, and Daboecia species) is a low-maintenance, hardy plant that adds...

How to Grow Winter...

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a vigorous, deciduous climber that brings cheer to...

A Month-by-Month Guide to...

Orchids are mesmerizing plants, and with proper care, they can thrive and flower...

December-Flowering Camellias: Winter’s Brightest...

Camellias are a quintessential feature of UK gardens, celebrated for their elegant blooms,...

Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’: A...

Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' is a reliable, evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest and...

How to Grow and...

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a stunning plant that’s perfect for bringing vibrant color to...

How to Grow Mahonia

Mahonia, often called Oregon grape, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that brings interest...

How to Grow Winter...

Winter aconites (Eranthis hyemalis) are charming and resilient early bloomers, adorning your garden...

How to grow Mahonia...

Mahonia 'Charity' is a popular evergreen shrub known for its striking architectural form,...

How to grow Orchids

How to grow orchids involves understanding the unique needs of these captivating plants....
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