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RHS names crème de la crème of young garden designers

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).

The end for ‘garden grabbing’?

Building new homes in back gardens can actually bring positive benefits to a community says Jason Orme, Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, in response to the Government’s announcement that councils in England are to get greater powers to stop developers building homes on gardens.

Staffordshire housing fair proves a huge success

There is still a huge demand for affordable homes in the Staffordshire region – a fact that was highlighted at the recent North Staffordshire Housing Fair. Jointly organised by Orbit HomeBuy Agents and Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the event attracted almost 140 visitors, each keen to find out more about all aspects of housing, whether they prefer to rent or buy.

History in pictures at Falcon Heath, Dunholme

History in pictures at Falcon Heath, Dunholme

Miller Homes East Midlands is set to launch an exhibition of photographs linked to a Lincolnshire hotel that was well known on the celebrity circuit.

'Go Modern' garden is no flash in the pan

'Go Modern' garden is no flash in the pan

Approximately 150 porcelain toilets and other porcelain sanitary ware will be used to create the ‘Go Modern’ urban show garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show!

Weekend event for house buyers in Huddersfield

Weekend event for house buyers in Huddersfield

Miller Homes’ birthday bonanza continues this weekend with a ‘Miswap’ event at Plover Mills in Lindley. The event will provide an opportunity for house hunters to discover how Miller’s brand new initiative will help them to trade in their old home for a brand new one.

Hawthorn Meadows hosts HomeBuy Direct roadshow

Hawthorn Meadows hosts HomeBuy Direct roadshow

Barratt is bringing the government’s HomeBuy Direct scheme to the Island masses with a roadshow at its Hawthorn Meadows development in Whippingham.

Purbeck Gate hosts HomeBuy Direct roadshow

Purbeck Gate hosts HomeBuy Direct roadshow

Barratt is bringing the government’s Homebuy Direct scheme to the Dorset masses with a roadshow at its Purbeck Gate development in Wool.

'Change Your Life' event for home buyers in Rugby

'Change Your Life' event for home buyers in Rugby

Homebuyers in Rugby can literally change their life this Sunday 2nd May – by snapping up a brand new Taylor Wimpey West Midlands property for an unbeatable price in a special ‘one day only’ event.

Art and gardening collide at RHS Show Tatton Park

An exciting collision of artistic vision and accomplished garden manipulation is due to take place at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July) as Tony Heywood confirms his appearance at the prestigious high summer event.

‘Sidings Sizzler’ heats up Lychgate Gardens

As part of this year’s Radyr & Morganstown Festival, sponsor Taylor Wimpey will be hosting the ‘Sidings Sizzler’ at its Lychgate Gardens development on De Clare Drive next weekend, Saturday 8th May.

A champagne reception awaits at Sandringham Gate

A champagne reception awaits at Sandringham Gate

House-hunters are being invited to a champagne and canapés reception this Saturday 24th April to launch the new showhomes at Taylor Wimpey’s exclusive Sandringham Gate development in Ruislip, Middlesex.

Battle of the buds at the RHS Show Tatton Park

Bored of the Eurovision Song contest? Yawning at the thought of the World Cup? Well, it’s all about the battle of the buds in 2010, as Europe’s most talented florists compete to be named champion at the final of Eurofleurs 2010 taking place at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July).

The home of the future?

We just have to have them. They are the latest gadgets and gizmos we just can’t live without. Be it HD television, docking stations or a super hoover the digital landscape of the UK has changed dramatically in just a few years.