BBC garden and greenhouse expert Alan Titchmarsh has sparked controversy over his decision to work with B&Q.The presenter, who is filming a new series for the publicly-funded broadcasting corporation, is providing horticulture information for the garden centre chain‘s customers.However, both … [ Read More ]
Garden and greenhouse fans in Aberdeen are at loggerheads over plans to build a new public garden site in the Scottish city.The Peacock Visual Arts Centre is opposing plans to hold an international competition to redesign the Union Terrace Gardens … [ Read More ]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in more than 60 towns, cities, villages and hamlets will soon begin preparations for a major horticultural competition.According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 66 communities have been chosen to compete as finalists in its Britain … [ Read More ]
Being organised and planning ahead are skills that homeowners could learn to prevent their gardens growing out of control and the tidying up process becoming more of a chore than an enjoyable activity, it has been stated.Writing for the Hawick … [ Read More ]
Many experienced gardeners will tell you that the first step to choosing space for growing is making the right choice with your greenhouse. This is the first and most important decision you need when starting on your growing journey. If … [ Read More ]
An over-reliance on technology has caused Britons to lose their inherent ability to grow their own fruit and vegetables, it has been claimed.In an interview with the Telegraph, TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh said that in an era when most people … [ Read More ]
Garden and greenhouse fans visiting the Royal Horticultural Society‘s (RHS) Garden Wisley have voted a US species as their favourite for the second consecutive year.Known as Miss Ruby, the Buddleja has been a firm favourite with visitors since it went … [ Read More ]
Every garden and greenhouse enthusiast in Britain has a responsibility to help wildlife flourish, it has been claimed.According to the University of Leeds, Brits should work together, linking their gardens in a network of habitats that encourage biodiversity.The educational institution … [ Read More ]
Garden and greenhouse fans may be interested to know that a UK university has joined Garden Organic‘s Heritage Seed Library (HSL) programme.According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Nottingham Trent University has become one of 300 seed guardians and is … [ Read More ]
A recent attempt to break a world record has fallen short, leaving thousands of garden and greenhouse enthusiasts disappointed.The Tree O‘Clock initiative set up by the BBC saw teams of horticulture fans join together in an attempt to break the … [ Read More ]






