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Greenhouse enthusiasts with a penchant for gathering plants from all around the world have ensured that the UK is now home to many Japanese species which are under threat in their native land, research suggests. Botanic Gardens Conservation International [BGCI] … [ Read More ]
Greenhouse enthusiasts might be interested to hear that the Shrewsbury Flower Show saw visitor figures increase from last year's total of 45,000. The show, which took place last weekend, had an increase of 3,000 visitors on Friday alone and officials … [ Read More ]
The BBC is searching for its young gardener of the year in a new competition, in news which might interest greenhouse enthusiasts. Organised by BBC Three, the contest is open to all horticulturalists who are aged between 16 and 25 … [ Read More ]
Greenhouse enthusiasts who had hoped to cast their eye over the plants and flowers at Liverpool's Festival Gardens will have to wait until September. The site has been undergoing a £3.7 million refurbishment since February 2010 and the work had … [ Read More ]
One of the most enjoyable events in the horticulture calendar is coming next week as the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show Tatton Park kicks off in Cheshire, news which may interest greenhouse and gardening enthusiasts. The event runs from … [ Read More ]
Greenhouse and gardening enthusiasts may be interested to learn that a well-known horticulturist will be handing out advice and packets of seeds during an open gardens event. Broadcaster and gardening writer John Negus will be hosting a clinic table for … [ Read More ]
Greenhouse and gardening enthusiasts in Britain spend £7.7 billion a year maintaining their outside spaces, according to research. A new survey by banking giant HSBC revealed gardeners spend an average of £297 on the upkeep of their greenery, including £73 … [ Read More ]
An amateur gardener has won the top prize in her category at her first appearance in a major gardening show. Art teacher Elaine Christian, from Barton Seagrave, exhibited her New Zealand-inspired garden in the Birmingham Borders section at the 2011 … [ Read More ]
Protecting a garden from the mess-inducing effects of the wind is a necessary job in the UK's changeable conditions, especially its windy days, an expert has said. In an article for the Daily Telegraph, gardening writer and TV presenter Helen … [ Read More ]
Greenhouse and gardening enthusiasts should use waste water to feed their plants if they are hit by the drought currently affecting parts of the UK. According to the Royal Horticultural Society, normal amounts of household detergent will not harm soil … [ Read More ]
