Gardening News

On 23 March the House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee will be taking oral evidence from two panels of witnesses.

At RHS Malvern Spring Festival (11 – 14 May) Master Grower is Shropshire-based Hillview Hardy Plants.

February 2023 sales were slightly up overall according to the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report.

Innovate UK has shown off Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) Future & Careers Event.

The Burpee Europe team are pleased to announce that they will be displaying many varieties at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (23-27 May 2023).

Snowdrops (Galanthus) are the flowers that say ‘winter is ending’. They symbolise a garden about to spring into life again. And these tiny, pretty white flowers are almost completely maintenance-free....

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How to find beautiful recycled garden furniture, landscaping materials and planters with ideas and tips on how to re-purpose them.

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Turn a neglected outdoor space into a welcoming haven - 12 effective ideas to change your garden. What works & what doesn't!

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The best new gardening books for beginners, advanced gardeners, veggie growers, wildlife-friendly gardeners, container gardeners & more

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Discover 25 stunning cottage garden plants to add charm and beauty to your outdoor space. From classic roses to annuals, perennials and more.

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FB.ORG – Nearly 40 years ago as I started my career in agriculture communications, the week leading up to Thanksgiving celebrated those who live on the land and care for critters (livestock), while recognizing the important partnership farmers have with consumers. Farm-City Week celebrated the harvest and the abundance of affordable and nutritious food available […]

METRO.NEWS – THERE is growing evidence that being in natural spaces — whether while gardening or listening to bird song — has a positive effect on mental health. Being in nature is also linked to improved cognitive function, greater relaxation, coping with trauma and alleviating certain attention deficit disorder symptoms in children. However, most of […]

WMICENTRAL.COM – This has become a rallying cry by gardeners, natural landscape enthusiasts and ecologists. To let fallen leaves stay where they land in yards across America is becoming a popular trend. Not because homeowners and gardeners are lazy (so we claim), but because the leaves provide a protective habitat and ecosystem for the insects, […]

NEWS.CGTN.COM – China’s rural development still faces many contradictions and problems, such as the decline of farmers’ enthusiasm for growing grain, the increasing difficulty of farmers’ continuous income increase, and the aging of rural areas increasingly serious, the recently released “2020 China Agricultural and Rural Development Report” shows. Many experts believe the construction of “unmanned […]

On November, 30th people all over are celebrating National Mason Jar Day!  This day celebrates the invention of the mason jar and its usability in homes everywhere. Since hipsters and homesteaders alike are making mason jars a staple, let’s drop some facts about mason jars and their fascinating past! “The origins of the mason jar […]