Garden
Average garden shed contains £988 worth of items
The average shed now holds £988 worth of contents - an increase of £100 from the 2009 figure, according to a survey by M&S Money.
Grand Designs Live returns to Birmingham
Returning for the fifth consecutive year to the Birmingham NEC, the award-winning Grand Designs Live Birmingham is back, showcasing inspirational design, self build, interiors and cutting-edge homewares from the 8th – 10th October 2010.
Not so secret gardens at Thoresby Hall Hotel
Can’t resist taking a peek at other people’s gardens? The National Garden Scheme encourages you to do just that, opening up gardens of all sizes to the public in aid of a number of charities.
See Matthew Biggs at the RHS Show Tatton Park
Radio personality Matthew Biggs will chair the Talks Tent panel for the first time at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July 2010).
Gardening 'makes children happy'
Multi award-winning garden designer Adam Frost has welcomed a Royal Horticultural Society study that suggests gardening makes children feel happy and teaches them valuable new skills.
Brits stuck in a gardening rut
New research released today by leading woodcare manufacturer, Ronseal*, reveals we’re shamefully un-cool when it comes to our gardens, with a staggering lack of investment in our outdoor areas and past-it features dominating the landscape.
Shakespeare's allotment on display at Hampton Court
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is to recreate ‘Shakespeare’s Allotment’ at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The Flower Show, which takes place from 6 – 11 July, is the world’s largest annual flower show and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Celebrate summer produce at RHS gardens
As gardeners enjoy the time of year for abundant summer fruit and salad crops, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is holding a weekend dedicated to the celebration of summer produce on 3 and 4 July at all of its four gardens (Saturday only at Hyde Hall and Sunday only at Rosemoor).
Secure your garden shed before going away this summer
Packing the suitcase, shopping for sunscreen and organising the cattery - it's easy to forget that your home also needs a bit of attention before you head off on your holidays.
Home gardens worth £825
Lawnmowers and strimmers, sheds and greenhouses and patio furniture topped the league of most expensive items in the UK's gardens, according to a study by confused.com.
Taylor Wimpey digs deep in Harringay
Volunteers in charge of a prize-winning community garden have received a timely boost in their bid to secure a prestigious award for the fifth year running – thanks to a £1,000 donation from Taylor Wimpey, the leading housebuilder behind a number of developments of houses and flats for sale in East London.
Ollerton residents take up summer garden challenge
Inspired by the recent RHS Chelsea Flower Show Miller Homes is encouraging residents at The Meadows development in Ollerton to roll up their sleeves, unearth their gardening tools and take up their summer garden challenge.
RHS names crème de la crème of young garden designers
Three young designers have been declared the crème de la crème by RHS selection panel as they take their place as finalists in the RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year Competition.
RHS Show Tatton Park promotes active learning
Over twenty schools in Cheshire have joined forces to take on a horticultural feat by each designing a garden for the prestigious RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July 2010).
Gardens make us happy and healthy
Research from blood-pressure-monitoring.org has revealed that spending time in the garden can contribute to making us feel healthier, comfortable and relaxed, and that even looking at nature can result in a fall in blood pressure within five minutes, and can lower stress hormones.