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Why Have My Seeds Failed To Germinate?
For any gardener, whether experienced or just starting, the sight of the first leaves appearing after having sown the seed is a magical moment. However, we have all had our share of failures and face the same challenge each year
Seven Of The Most Popular Gardens To Visit In Britain
You could spend years travelling Britain visiting wonderful gardens, and still not see all the many magnificent examples there are on offer; but one must start somewhere. The list of great gardens to visit could easily include hundreds and still not be complete; but here we will look at just seven of the best, the most popular.
7 Flowers To Encourage Birds Into Your Garden
This time of year sees us delving into seed catalogues and searching online trying to decide the variety of flowers we will be planting in our gardens
Garden Pond Winter Care & Maintenance
Garden ponds and water features are a beautiful addition to any garden. With minimal care and maintenance they provide a rich natural habitat for a range of wildlife and aquatic plants.
What Vegetables Can I Plant In January?
Even though it’s the middle of winter there are still vegetables you can plant now. Be adventurous and try growing things out of season. Some vegetables only need a little warmth to germinate and thrive giving you a great start to the year.
The Gardener In Winter
Well, these colder months need not prevent you from getting your growing fix; there are vegetables and herbs that you can sow now to get a head start on the growing season, as well as some fantastic microgreens and sprouts that can be grown on your windowsill and harvested in as little as one week.
December Jobs For The Garden
Fortunately there is not a lot to do in the garden in December; it’s a time for planning, perusing catalogues and searching online.
Raphael’s Wood Fired Pizza – Coming To Birstall Fri Dec 5th. 5~8pm
We are delighted to welcome Jenny & Thibaut of Raphael’s Wood Fired Pizza to Birstall Garden Centre, on Friday evening Dec 5th They will be here cooking gorgeous fresh wood fired Pizza between 5 & 8pm.
40th National Tree week
In 1975, the Prime Minister of the day, Harold Wilson, planted a Holm oak tree at Chequers and Margaret Thatcher, the then Leader of the Opposition chose to plant a Lime tree in NW6. This was the birth of National Tree week
How To Insulate Your Greenhouse With Bubble Wrap
At this time of year, when the days are cool and nights even colder, it makes sense to conserve as much heat as you can in the greenhouse. Read our guide of how you can easily insulate your greenhouse using bubble wrap.
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