There’s something quite special about sharing your passion for gardening with the children, and they’re never too young to start. Baby Steps Even if only crawling, babies will love grabbing peas from shoots, playing with empty (clean) plant pots and staring at the flowers in wonder. However as they reach the walking age, and are […]
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An Interview with Tommy Walsh
By Martina Mercer We interviewed Tommy Walsh to find out what gardening products he doesn’t like to live with out and if customer care would put him off a brand. We’re happy to say he was a very down to earth, feet on the ground celebrity with an obvious love for all things outdoor! Wait […]
Hedgehog Friendly Gardening Tips
Do you love to garden with the kids over the summer holidays? Choose the right plants, shrubs and hedges and you could help save hedgehogs where you live. Hedgehogs are in decline according to Hedgehog Street, a joint initiative led by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s Trust for Endangered Species, with numbers reduced […]
How to Hide a Dangerous Eyesore in Your Garden
Let’s face it, oil tanks or LPG gas cylinders are quite an eyesore in the garden. Even in the dark green, the oil tank must sit on cinder blocks and so attracts unwanted attention. What can you do to hide these monstrosities while staying safe and ensuring your efforts don’t attract unwanted attention from little […]
Beat the Half Term Boredom by Gardening with the Children
Half term is fast approaching and as we all wonder why the children are afforded just so many holidays that it seems one break drifts into another, we’re thinking of ways to keep them occupied. Whether you’re a grandparent that will invariably be having the children at some point, or a keen gardening parent, there […]
Mobile App Encourages Youngsters to Share Secrets
A new app offering a safe and anonymous place for teenagers to post their secrets and anxieties has been launched. ‘Silent Secret’ is aimed at 11-19 year olds and was developed by young entrepreneur Seun Oshinaike as part of the Public Service Launchpad Accelerator which is supported by Ashrammoseley, part West Midlands’ housing organisation, the Accord […]
The Best Petrol Powered Garden Machinery
The Best Petrol Powered Garden Machinery Being in the “fuel” market we hear a lot about petrol-powered tools and so today are sharing our opinion of the best petrol-powered machinery on the market at the moment. Petrol Lawn Mower There are many petrol mowers available to buy however this one from Hecht is one which […]
UK Homeowners Spend £14 Billion Sprucing up Gardens
New research reveals homeowners are suffering a dose of garden envy with the UK spending £14 billion keeping up with the Joneses. The study from multi-media retailer, QVC, into the nation’s gardening habits found one in seven (15 per cent) homeowners are jealous of their neighbours’ garden – forking out £657 each a year to […]
Grow Your Own Italian Herbs
Grow Your Own Italian Herbs It’s no secret that we think the freshest ingredients are the best, our partnership with Family Mealtimes shows that, however laying your hands on great organic produce can be tricky. The supermarket versions of live herbs seem to last only a week on the window sill and the flavours are […]
Fresh Tomatoes, From Porch to Plate
Keen gardeners will now be enjoying the taste of their fresh tomatoes on their plate. Although it’s a little late to start growing your own this year we recommend you become prepared so you can experience the difference fresh tomatoes bring to any Italian dish. Tinned tomatoes undoubtedly make a good substitute when fresh are […]