Heated propagators: tried and tested
You can have success with seeds with heated propagators – but which one is best? Heated propagators will ensure that your seeds have a constant steady temperature. This results in faster and even...
View ArticleInspiring gardening books for 2017
We select some inspiring gardening books for you to enjoy as you start to plan the year ahead. Inspiring gardening books for 2017: Anthology of Flowers by Jane Field-Lewis & Richard Maxted...
View ArticleSeed stores: tried and tested
We rate the best seed stores for keeping your seeds safe and dry, from boxes to tins! Over time, you learn that there is no need to sow an entire packet of seeds all at once, seed stores become very...
View ArticleBotanical home fragrances that last the test of time
Gardens are full of natural perfume we love to bring the outdoors in when it comes to scent, but there is nothing more frustrating than home fragrances that last for a split second before fading into...
View ArticleGardening books for summer 2017
Looking for a new gardening book to read this summer? We’ve reviewed some new gardening books for summer 2017 that will cater for different tastes. If you want to discover secret British gardens, help...
View ArticleGardening book reviews – grow your own
If you are looking for a book on the subject of ‘grow your own’, here are three recent releases to consider. Read these reviews if you are keen to grow your own to save money, increase your repertoire...
View ArticleAn interview with Dan Pearson
Dan Pearson wrote gardening columns for The Observer for ten years and his book Natural Selection – A Year in the Garden is a month-by-month collection of the best of these columns. We caught up with...
View ArticleNew gardening gear for 2018
Each year the gardening industry launches new products that will grace garden centre shelves during the next growing season. At Glee, an annual trade show, innovative new products rub shoulders with...
View ArticleTop 10 gardening books for Christmas
Our top gardening books for Christmas include a mix of practical growing, making and cooking guides, and some splendidly illustrated gardening volumes released this year, to inspire you over winter....
View ArticleHeated propagators: tried and tested
You can have success with seeds with heated propagators – but which one is best? Heated propagators will ensure that your seeds have a constant steady temperature. This results in faster and even...
View ArticleNatural and botanical inspired products for the home
Bring nature into your home with these botanical inspired products which capture the essence of the great outdoors. We review a selection of botanical inspired products which bring a wonderful natural...
View ArticleWorld Book Day: Recommend gardening books from experts
To mark World Book Day on 7th March 2019, we’ve asked some prominent gardeners and garden designers to pick their top five books related to the garden. We all have books that have shaped our lives in...
View ArticleWorld Book Day: Ed Bollom’s recommended reads
To mark World Book Day on 7th March 2019, we asked Ed Bollom, head gardener at Gordon Castle Scotland, to pick his top five books about gardening and garden design. Ed’s recommended gardening books: Ed...
View ArticlePaul Hervey-Brookes’s recommended gardening books
To mark World Book Day on 7th March 2019, we asked garden designer Paul Hervey-Brookes to pick his top five books about gardening and garden design. Paul’s recommended gardening books: Paul is an...
View ArticleWorld Book Day: Stefan Buczacki’s recommended reads
To mark World Book Day on 7th March 2019, we asked gardening and natural history expert Professor Stefan Buczacki to pick his top five books about gardening and garden design. Professor Stefan’s...
View ArticleNeil Miller’s recommended gardening books
To mark World Book Day on 7th March 2019, we asked Neil Miller, head gardener at Hever Castle & Gardens, to pick his top five books about gardening and garden design. Neil’s recommended gardening...
View ArticleVisit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in style
The ‘Royal Botanic Experience’ package at The Glasshouse Hotel in Edinburgh provides an educational excuse for a luxury weekend break. Enjoy a private tour around the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh,...
View ArticleTop garden books of 2019
Including some of the best garden books of 2019 to take the sting out of Christmas present decisions for garden lovers this year. Treat yourself or a dear friend to one of these gorgeous new garden...
View ArticleNew garden books for early 2020
This roundup of new garden books to expect in early 2020 will revitalise and inspire you, even before those beautiful spring buds start appearing. There’s lots to look out for in the coming months,...
View ArticleReview: ‘Sanctuary: Artist Gardeners 1919–1939’
‘Sanctuary: Artist Gardeners 1919-1939’ is currently on display at the Garden Museum. It’s a selling exhibition showcasing over 20 artists in an eclectic range of styles, but all works in the...
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