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Ooohhhhh …it's nearly here…Christmas! A time for cosy evenings by the fire and...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

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

Protecting Your Plants from...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, particularly when wildlife like deer...

Winter Compost: Digging Out...

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
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When should I plant eucomis bulbs?

Although eucomis can withstand temperatures down to -6C, I would not plant out until the Frosts have finished. This is usually the end of May. To give them a head start you could pot them up indoors about a month prior to this. Eucomis like a free draining soil so plant on a mixture of horticultural grit and compost. 

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Lavender is a garden favourite, but without pruning it soon turns woody and straggly. With a simple yearly routine you can keep it compact,...
The National Allotment Society* estimates that there are currently around 330,000 allotments in the UK and National Allotment Week (11th – 17th August 2025) aims to raise awareness...
Clay soil is often dreaded by gardeners. It's sticky when wet, cracks when dry, and compacts into a brick-like slab under foot. But with...
Cobra RM514SPC Lawn Mower – History, Specifications & Review The Cobra RM514SPC is a powerful self-propelled rear roller mower, designed to create a professional striped...
Growing fruit bushes like currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and blueberries can be incredibly rewarding, but without proper protection, birds and other wildlife can quickly strip...

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

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 Trust (HWDT). Over 100,000 individual whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine megafauna were recorded by...

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

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 – with the year-to-date figure up +8.18% too (December 19, 2025). From the 13 categories recorded...

Growing Bromeliads in the UK

Bromeliads are often associated with steamy rainforests and exotic holiday destinations, yet many can be grown very successfully in the UK. With their sculptural rosettes, colourful bracts, and long-lasting flowers, they make striking houseplants and summer patio plants, and...

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

AN EXPERT on Retail & Leisure for HSBC is presenting on retail trends at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Conference at Carden Park Chester next month (January 2026). James Sawley, the bank’s Head of Retail & Leisure, is speaking at...

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

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 Trust (HWDT). Over 100,000 individual whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine megafauna were recorded by...

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

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 – with the year-to-date figure up +8.18% too (December 19, 2025). From the 13 categories recorded...

Growing Bromeliads in the UK

Bromeliads are often associated with steamy rainforests and exotic holiday destinations, yet many can be grown very successfully in the UK. With their sculptural rosettes, colourful bracts, and long-lasting flowers, they make striking houseplants and summer patio plants, and...

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