The sun is shining, which means it’s finally time to enjoy the great outdoors. A garden isn’t quite the same without a buzz of wildlife though, and luckily it’s never been easier to create a haven for all sorts of creatures to enjoy – from birds and small mammals, to insects. By growing the right […]
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Boom in Homegrown Vegetables Due to Poor Quality Supermarket Produce
A poll commissioned by the City of London shows that nearly one third of British adults grow their own veggies, believing it is better for them than supermarket bought vegetables. Many modern foods contain significantly fewer nutrients than they did a century ago, a report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrient data shows. According […]
Summer Fun Outdoors – Aldi Special Buys
We’ve been keeping a close eye on Aldi Special Buys and bringing you the best garden-friendly products. You’ll hear of new launches here first! On 26 July, Aldi will be launching an outdoor range, including a Jumbo Paddling Pool (£12.99), perfect for cooling off in and splashing around in over summer in the garden. It features […]
Gardening Helps Improve Young Offenders’ Health and Wellbeing
Female young offenders at Styal Prison have created a Show Garden at the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show Tatton Park (22 – 26 July). As a result of gardening, they report to be eating and sleeping better and have an improved sense of wellbeing. This is the fourth consecutive year that staff and female […]
Nic Hamilton Selects Winner of CAR of the Future Competition
Professional racing driver, Nicolas Hamilton, has crowned 10 year Jack Hillery as champion designer of the CAR of the future. To celebrate the arrival of Project CARS, Bandai Namco Entertainment UK and Explore Learning joined forces to launch a nationwide competition of Explore members to design a racing CAR of the future. But only one […]
How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Space for your Cat
Cat-loving gardeners can pick up tips for creating the perfect outdoor space for their cat when Cats Protection visits the Southport Flower Show this summer. The charity will be on hand with ideas and planting suggestions for green-fingered visitors to the event, at Victoria Park, Southport, from 20-23 August. As well as gardening tips, cat […]
Inspiriation for Budding Gardeners at the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show
Step into a land of myth and folklore this year at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show, Tatton Park (22 – 26 July) as the popular School Gardens – in association with the Winsford Education Partnership – draw inspiration from British life, culture, and heritage. A stunning display of mini Show Gardens, created by […]
Ways to Help Protect our Bees
Bees and other pollinators are an essential part of our ecosystem, recently estimated to be worth over £650 million per year to the UK economy. Almost all plants and trees, including all the vegetables and fruits we eat, rely on bees and other insects to pollinate them. Honeybees are a key part of the British ecosystem […]
Rainy Day Quiz: The Hardest Ever Star Wars Quiz
When the weather isn’t so great for gardening outdoors, here’s a quiz from MorphCostumes (also known as Morphsuits), who are celebrating the launch of their Star Wars Morphsuits and Costumes with The Hardest Ever Star Wars Quiz. Take the quiz at the MorphCostumes’ website, here: http://www.morphsuits.co.uk/blog/the-hardest-ever-star-wars-quiz/ The new MorphCostumes Star Wars outfits can be purchased here: […]
Make Growing your own Veg Simple with this Interactive Guide
Good to be Home, the digital magazine of Anglian Home Improvements, have produced an interactive vegetable growing guide that allows users to create a personalised guide based on where they live, what they want to grow and where they want to grow it. Growing your own veg is simple when you know how! You can […]