Garden
Great British Garden Revival returns to BBC Two
The award-winning series returns to BBC Two with a brand new 10-part series in January 2015. Britain's top television gardening talent will inspire viewers to save the nation's rich garden heritage.
Seed Pantry Christmas gifts that keep on growing all year round
Christmas is just around the corner and Seed Pantry offers some great gift ideas for green-fingered, grow your own fans this festive season.
London Honey Show 2014 at Lancaster London
Lancaster London is buzzing with excitement, as the date for the London Honey Show has just been announced as Monday, 6 October 2014, from 6-9pm.
Cost of green-fingered theft rises to £2.6m
Garden tools and equipment are some of the top items targeted by thieves, according to the UK’s leading rural insurer.
Protect your garden from thieves and vandals this summer
Nearly a quarter (23%) of those with garden sheds admit to leaving it unlocked, with more than one in ten saying they never secure it, despite the contents of a typical shed being valued at £597, according to research by M&S Bank.
Essence of Australia garden at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show
Australia will take centre stage for visitors at this year’s prestigious RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in London. An inspirational Essence of Australia show garden will be presented for the first time by the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne in partnership with Tourism Victoria, Tourism Northern Territory, Qantas and leading UK tour operator, Trailfinders.
How cool is your pool?
More than 2.9 million people go swimming at least once a week in the UK, according to Sport England’s 2013/2014 data. The figure positions swimming as the top sport in the UK by a significant margin, though in recent years the number of people getting involved in sport has also risen substantially.
How to eat from a garden - cooking with Tom Aikens
At a recent event in London, Michelin star winning chef Tom Aikens helped out a selection of avid gardeners who use the image website Pinterest.
Grow your own this season
Summer is just around the corner and to help you start growing your own, Seed Pantry has launched a delightful new Mini Summer Allotment Starter pack containing everything you need to set up your own mini allotment.
How does your garden grow? Helpful advice promises a bumper crop
Leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey South East is urging homeowners to flex their green fingers and get growing!
Pro footballer prefers artificial pitch from LazyLawn
Nottingham Forest striker Marcus Tudgay says his new artificial lawn from LazyLawn is the best purchase he ever made, and enjoys playing football on it with his seven-year-old son.
Scotts exhibit new RHS Cosy Nook at Chelsea
A brand new RHS Garden Building will be unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (20 – 24 May 2014) by Scotts of Thrapston, manufacturer of high quality summerhouses (Stand WA12).
The rise of the eco-gardener
Unless you have been hiding in a cave - or perhaps a dirty greenhouse - you will not have failed to pick up on the worldwide concern about damage to our environment.
LazyLawn comes to the rescue of DIY SOS
The UK’s biggest artificial grass firm has helped transform the garden of a family from Manchester as part of a DIY SOS make-over for the hit BBC TV show.
How to create a perfect garden room
An extra room looking on to the garden is a traditional choice for many UK homes, and whether it is a garden room, sunroom or conservatory, the variety available is vast. It’s certainly a great way to add value to your property; the one danger is it can end up looking like something bolted onto the side of the house, rather than an integrated part of the existing structure.