Birstall Garden & Leisure Blog
Where To Visit In October Half Term
Entertaining your children can sometimes be difficult when they’re off school, especially during the October half term due to the typical British weather. However, across the UK are many National Trust gardens available to visit, all you need to do is wrap up warm and you’ll have endless amounts of fun. After all, Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year.
How To Make Sloe Gin
Autumn is the perfect time to begin preparing your sloe gin for the upcoming party season. Now is the time for picking sloes as they are ripe this time of year! Sloe gin is a British classic drink, it seems over the decades that it may of been slightly forgotten about, however in recent years it has reappeared and is becoming a staple drink throughout the colder months.
Jobs For The Garden In October
Autumn has officially arrived! This is one of the most beautiful times of the year, as leaves become crisp and change colour. However, with the days becoming colder and darker it is important not to abandon your garden during October.
How To Prune Conifers
Conifers are a great addition to anybody’s garden, due to their natural beauty and simple maintenance steps. The main care which they need is in the first few years, as the planting stages are crucial to its future development. After this stage, conifers are not demanding in terms of care.
Le Chameau Story – Brand History, Video & Beautiful Images
The Le Chameau story begins on a rainy day in Cherbourg.
Claude Chamot, had spent the day listening to his customers, farmers,
hunters and fishermen complaining that their boots were neither comfortable,
not durable. So he decided to do something about it.
Sunbrella Outdoor Fabric Lounge Garden Furniture
Introducing the amazing Sunbrella Outdoor Lounge Fabric collection
A truly leave outside all year round range of furniture
Top 10 Vegetables To Grow Over Winter
It is important not to neglect your vegetable patches over the winter, many people have the opinion that garden care can only take place throughout Spring/Summer However, there are many vegetables which you can grow to ensure that you have the most perfect home-grown produce.
Jobs For The Garden In September
As September is an indicator that the summer is over, it is important to not forget about your jobs in the garden. You not only have to keep on top of the duties which you carried out throughout the summer, but it is important to prepare your garden for the upcoming season.
Bradgate Charnwood BBQ Charcoal – SOLD HERE
Bradgate Park have recently purchased a charcoal kiln, they are now able to convert much of the by-product timber from the parks into barbecue charcoal.
How to keep your garden pond clean
A garden pond adds dimension, showcases trees, plants, and flowers – our homes – and is a design feature that attracts wild and marine life. A garden pond is beneficial to the environment as well as pleasing to the eye.
