National Gardening Show kicks off this Friday

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts will be heading to the historic city of Bath this week to attend one of the UK's premier horticultural events.The National Gardening Show takes place at the Bath & West Showground for the 14th consecutive year. … [ Read More ]

Scientists use insect to deal with weed problem

An example of how garden and greenhouse enthusiasts can use nature to their advantage can be seen in the action taken by British Waterways in Somerset. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the firm has struggled with invasive weed … [ Read More ]

RHS plant encyclopaedia to be re-issued

The new edition of a garden and greenhouse bible that has sold millions of copies is to go on sale next week. From September 1st, growers will be able to get their green fingers on the latest issue of the … [ Read More ]

Garden show celebrates 30th anniversary

A garden and greenhouse show in Yorkshire is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year and will introduce a number of new award classes to mark the occasion. The Ripon City Allotment Society has been running its shows since … [ Read More ]

Derbyshire prison wins garden and greenhouse gong

Inmates at a Derbyshire prison have won an award for their garden and greenhouse skills, it has been revealed. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), HM Prison Foston Hall has been awarded the title of best kept prison garden … [ Read More ]

Bushey Rose Garden reopened after £1.5m restoration

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in Hertfordshire can now visit a famous horticultural site in the area for free. The Grade II-listed Bushey Rose Garden was originally designed by Thomas Mawson and has recently reopened following a £1.5 million restoration, the … [ Read More ]

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to open RHS garden

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts visiting the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Garden Wisley later this month may spot a famous face from the world of television. Changing Rooms star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his wife Jackie will be in attendance on August … [ Read More ]

Garden and greenhouses could help London estates gain recognition

Residents in London's housing estates are being encouraged to use their garden and greenhouse skills to gain recognition for their community. According to the Royal Horticultural Society, mayor of London Boris Johnson's Capital Growth scheme has launched Edible Estates – … [ Read More ]

August gardening tips from allotment specialist

Brits have been told that they should be filling their gardens and greenhouses with seeds for autumn-cropping vegetables. Preston Lane Allotments expert John Doherty recently spoke to BBC News about what growers should be busying themselves with during August. He … [ Read More ]

August greenhouse and garden advice

While many parts of the country have experienced a wet August, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS ) has published some advice for garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who have enjoyed warm weather. According to the experts, this is typically one of the … [ Read More ]