Apr 19
The government is carrying out a wide ranging review of local authorities statutory duties. One of these duties is to provide land for the use of allotments, if there is sufficient call from local people. As we all know some local authorities have a very unique way of interpreting their obligations to people, so [...]
Local horticultural shows have been on the decline for many years in some areas, and even with the revived popularity of ‘Growing Your Own’ lots of gardeners seem reluctant to venture near, which is such a pity. If you’ve never been to a local horticultural show I think that you would be pleasantly surprised at [...]
The idea may seem a little strange, well all right it’s a lot strange, but 10 million American gardeners can’t all be wrong (or can they). Click to zoom The revolutionary Topsy Turvy tomato planter that is set to flood Britain this summer, consists of a medium size bag that is filled with compost, this is [...]
Feb 25
The Royal Horticultural Society has launched its yearly campaign to get the nation growing. Their plan is encourage people to experience the delights that gardening and especially growing fruit and veg can bring. Pledging to take up the growing mantle has its own rewards. If you are one of the first 10,000 people or first [...]
It was announced earlier this week that the ever popular TV gardener, writer and broadcaster, Alan Titchmarsh is to join forces with the UK’s largest garden centre, B&Q. On his website Alan Titchmarsh.com, Alan says of the partnership, “I am passionate about getting Britain gardening – it’s a practical way of doing our bit for [...]
