Gardening expert shares eight tips to make your Mother’s Day flowers last
With Mother’s Day this Sunday, many shoppers will be flocking to...
By Arrangement gardens with the National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme opens over 3,500 private gardens to the public...
Enjoy National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Gardens this February and March in West Sussex
Each year the National Garden Scheme starts the garden visiting season...
Leap back in time for RHS Garden Wisley’s prehistoric Houseplant Takeover
The iconic Glasshouse at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey will be transported...
Sarah Raven shares her top 10 biodiversity lessons for British gardeners
Super simple and incredibly effective, discover Sarah’s steps for...
The impact of having long grass
We are a group of Merrow neighbours trying to get momentum going to...
The Best Ways To Protect Your Garden From Weather And Wildlife
As any green-fingered enthusiast knows, creating a beautiful garden takes...
Five urban gardening ideas to transform your environment
Many people think that they can’t garden because they live in the middle...
The National Garden Scheme – the benefits of gardens to physical and mental health
Founded in 1927 by the Queen’s Nursing Institute to raise funds for...
Guildford in Bloom announces Teacher Twilight Session
Guildford Schools in Bloom Team have announced an informative twilight...
How to turn your passion for gardening into a business
If you have a passion for gardening and are particularly skilled at what...
What to do with your tree after Christmas
A real Christmas tree is one of the most significant purchases for many...
£3.11 million donated by the National Garden Scheme to some of UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities
2022 saw a return to near normality for garden opening and visiting for...
Starting a sustainable gardening business: What you should consider
The gardening industry is often believed to be a green sector but can be...
RHS Garden Wisley reveals plans for new Orchid House
An inspiring new space dedicated to RHS Garden Wisley’s collection of...
What Can I Grow in My Greenhouse in Autumn and Winter?
Eager to get sowing in your greenhouse now but aren't sure where to...
Seize the perfect moment for bulb planing with Squires
With the current warm weather and welcome autumn rain, now is the perfect...
Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a kinetic Glasshouse at the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens
Kinetic Glasshouse unveiled by Heatherwick Studio and the National Trust...
Visit Local Gardens to Support Hospice Care
Enjoy some beautiful local gardens this spring and summer with Phyllis...
Glut no more! Plan for less wastage and optimise your harvest
Tips and ideas to get more variety while reducing waste in your garden....
The top 10 outdoor plants for spring & how to style them
With spring just around the corner, prepping your garden for the season...
How to keep your greenhouse warm in winter
Baby, it’s cold outside – and the greenhouse is getting cold too. No...
Top 10 Gardening Trends for 2022
Gardening never goes out of fashion but has certainly blossomed over the...
RHS Garden Wisley hails over 100 Champion Trees
The Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s leading gardening charity,...
Give your plants a holiday! How to look after your plants while you are away
If you are going away this summer, spare a thought for your plants, who...
Gardening for Good Health
Gardens and greenspaces have been hugely important to many people during...
Turn your garden into a pollinator paradise
Our gardens are an increasingly important habitat for wildlife. They are...
Feed the bees this summer – 5 flowers to plant for a bee-friendly garden
Honeybees are wonders of nature. You may see them buzzing happily from...
Grow Your Own Drinks! How to create a cocktail garden at home
Cocktails at home have become a big hit over the last year, whether as a...
Encouraging wildlife in the garden
If you are looking for a cost-effective and low maintenance option to...
Vann – a Surrey gem
Vann is a family home between Chiddingfold and Godalming, owned by the...
Our Love Affair for Lawns
We’ve always had a love affair for lawns, in fact some would say that the...
Grow your own from seed
The popularity of ‘Grow Your Own’ continues to rise, with 38% of British...
Creating a Garden for Retirement by Beth Otway
In the garden I am always thinking ahead, whether I’m ordering seed for...
Spring is here! Top ten signs of it in your garden
Spring is now here, and there are signs of it all around us – birds...
Beth Otway’s Exciting Vegetables to Grow Now!
I enjoy the excitement felt at this time of year! By the middle of...
Beth Otway’s Gardening Advice
Spring is a magical time. Cheerful spring flowers brighten our gardens,...
More Ideas for Using Less Plastic in the Garden with Beth Otway
Over the past few years, we’ve all become more aware of the dangers of...
Mid-April to mid-May in the garden
Sowing seeds is a wonderfully cost-effective way to garden. Many hardy...
Grow top performing, tasty tomatoes with Beth Otway
As you will know from last month, I just adore growing fruit and...
Farnham’s Secret Victoria Garden
There’s something quite magical about a secret garden, writes Beth Otway....
Beware the perils of gardening!
By Mike Stockbridge of Elstead Chiropractic and Therapies Clinic Hard to...
Beth Otway’s Gardening Hints and Tips
I am so excited now that spring has arrived! There a choice of so many...
Happy New Houseplant by Beth Otway
Now that the Christmas decorations are long gone, if you find yourself...
My favourite cut flowers… with Beth Otway
I'd like to introduce you to some of my favourite cut flowers; these...
Gourmet Vegetables
I love April, it’s such a super month in the garden and there are so many...
Woolbeding Gardens – a modern masterpiece
Quietly tucked away in the valley of the River Rother lies one of the...
A plant for your palm
Bonsai is the art of growing dwarf trees and shrubs from seedlings or...
Container plants for bees and butterfiles
By VantagePoint's local garden writer, Beth Otway Whether you’ve got a...