A Guide to Visiting the Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show is popular all around the world

The world’s most famous flower show takes place every year at London’s Royal Hospital in Chelsea. From professional botanists to amateur flower enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone at this fragrant annual event. The venue’s 11 acres are transformed with vibrant small gardens and show gardens cultivated on a larger scale, designed to dazzle visitors with [...]

The UK’s most scenic destinations

the natural beauty of a river in spring

If you enjoy exploring breathtaking scenery, Cumbria’s Lake District is a must-visit destination for you. As well as its natural beauty, the landscapes include a great array of man-made sights with historical sites such as stone circles, Roman remains, priories, abbeys, churches, industrial mines and watermills. They all add to the magic of these Lakeland [...]

The biggest flower shows in the UK

Colorful tulips at Canberra's Floriade festival

Flower shows are enjoying a massive surge in popularity, with more and more visitors enjoying great days out at some of the biggest events on the horticultural calendar. Choose from some of the most famous and the best for a chance to see a massive array of plants and beautifully laid out gardens, as well [...]

The Art of Growing Your Own Fruit and Veg

Group of different fruit and vegetables

With fruit and vegetable prices rising across the UK on a regular basis, more people are choosing to cut out the middle man by growing their own. If you like the thought of growing your own vegetables, but do not know where to start, a little research and knowledge can set you on the right [...]

Taking care of your garden during the winter

Winter Heath

Nothing much grows in winter, so one could be forgiven for assuming that there’s not much to do in the garden once the colder weather starts rolling in. However, while it’s true that there isn’t that much to do once the chill has already arrived, there are still some things you can do in the [...]

Popular flowers for spring gardens

Dutch windmill and colorful tulips and forget-me-not flowers in spring garden

With Spring fast approaching it’s soon going to be time to get back out in the garden and sort out the mess that winter made. So here’s some of the most popular flowers to help get your garden back into shape.

How to add colour to your own garden

a woman planting in her garden

If your garden is looking a bit less exciting than you’d like, there are some great ways to add colour and panache without breaking the bank. A few simple steps in the autumn will give you a riot of colour in spring.

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